Best Workers' Compensation Experts

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Tony Olson is a veteran advocate for the injured. As a leading attorney at Rush & Nicholson, P.L.C. in Cedar Rapids, Tony has built a reputation for success in high-stakes personal injury and workers’ compensation cases across Iowa. From seven-figure settlements to complex motorcycle and workplace injury claims, his results speak volumes. Recognized as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers, Tony combines sharp legal strategy with genuine care for his clients. Whether it’s a crash, fall, or catastrophic injury, Tony brings precision, grit, and experience to each case. He is a former president of the Linn County Bar Association, serves on the Board of Governors for the Iowa Association for Justice, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Steven M. Sweat is the founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, a plaintiff-side personal injury and wrongful death firm based in Los Angeles, California. With more than 30 years of experience exclusively representing injured individuals and the families of wrongful death victims, Steven has dedicated his entire legal career to fighting for those harmed by the negligence of others — never representing insurance companies or corporate defendants. Steven's firm handles a wide range of serious injury cases, including automobile and motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, premises liability, pedestrian accidents, rideshare crashes, and wrongful death claims throughout California. All cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless compensation is recovered. Recognized consistently as one of California's top personal injury attorneys, Steven holds an Avvo 10.0 "Superb" rating, has been named to the Super Lawyers list every year since 2012, and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Beyond the courtroom, Steven is committed to educating the public about their legal rights. He publishes regularly on victimslawyer.com and the California Accident Attorneys Blog, produces legal educational content on his YouTube channel (@InjuryLawyerSteveSweat), and has contributed to national legal publications including the National Law Review.

Founding attorney of Scott J. Sternberg & Associates, P.A. Has been practicing law since 1998. He has experience handling complex disputes and transactions throughout the state of Florida. The firm focuses on the following practice areas:Workers' CompensationSocial Security DisabilitySupplemental Security IncomePersonal Injury Scott J. Sternberg & Associates, P.A. is a Florida law firm dedicated to providing excellent customer service when clients are struggling through difficult times. With law offices located in Orlando, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, our Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury attorneys have more than 18 years of experience helping clients navigate municipal, state and federal courts.

Erik Severino is a Nevada attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing individuals in personal injury and workers' compensation matters. Licensed in Nevada since 2006, he represents clients throughout Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County in cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and workplace injuries. At Nevada Injury & Workers' Comp Law Firm, clients work directly with Erik throughout their case.

I’ve spent over seven years at Yonder Travel Insurance mastering the 'fine print' so travelers don't have to. My expertise lies in deconstructing complex policy language into clear, actionable advice, whether I’m recommending the ideal plan for a unique itinerary or guiding a client through the intricacies of the claims process. By maintaining key partnerships with top insurance providers, I stay at the forefront of industry trends to provide unbiased, expert insights that help travelers maximize their benefits and navigate the unexpected with confidence. I use this experience to craft insightful responses on behalf of Yonder to further educate the public on travel insurance, which you can explore in my featured articles section.

Loyd J. Bourgeois is a Louisiana personal injury attorney and founder of Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer, with offices in Metairie and Luling. With a background in engineering and a law degree from Tulane University, Loyd brings an analytical yet client-centered approach to injury law. He focuses exclusively on helping individuals recover after serious accidents, including car and truck crashes, wrongful death claims, and other personal injury matters. Loyd is also an accomplished law firm owner who has earned national recognition for business growth. His firm has been named to the Inc. Regionals Southeast list, the LawFirm 500 list, and the LSU100 Top 10 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses, placing him among the fastest-growing business leaders in the region. He offers practical insight into law firm operations, client service systems, and sustainable growth strategies for solo and small firms. Known for his clear communication and grounded perspective, Loyd frequently speaks on issues related to insurance disputes, case valuation, personal injury litigation, and legal marketing. His firm has also been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness, U.S. News & World Report, and NOLA Family Magazine for excellence in litigation and client care. Loyd is available to comment on personal injury law in Louisiana, civil justice trends, insurance company tactics, and the business of building and running a successful law firm.

Melissa J. Lyons began her Workers’ Compensation career in 2011 as a Defense Hearing Representative and then as a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney when she passed the bar. In 2020, she decided to begin full-time as a Workers’ Compensation Applicant Attorney, with a desire to help injured workers receive every ounce of benefits they are entitled to receive. Her experience as a Defense Hearing Representative and as a Defense Attorney means that she understands exactly what you’re up against, and her passion for the field will mean she’s with you every step of the way. Melissa earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Riverside, in Business Administration, where she was recognized on the National Dean’s List for her academic achievements. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Pacific Coast University School of Law while concurrently working as a Workers’ Compensation Defense Hearing representative. After working for a reputable Applicant Attorney firm for years, Melissa opened her own firm in 2023 to help injured workers in Southern California.

Behavioral threat assessment and workplace violence prevention expert with 35+ years in public safety, consulting, and criminal justice education.

Ramie Shalabi is an experienced personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney who represents injured people across the state of South Carolina.

Zayla Partners approaches compensation consulting differently than others - we view talented people as the singular differentiator for any company’s success (including our own). Our mission is to empower our clients to be able to attract, retain and motivate their critical human capital across the employment lifecycle - and linking human capital success with long-term corporate strategy. Our seasoned compensation consultants deliver expert compensation consulting services tailored to your business needs. Specializing in executive compensation consulting, our team stands out as trusted compensation advisory partners, ensuring fair and strategic remuneration strategies for your leadership and beyond.

Dr. Catherine Shaffer is a scientist and researcher whose work focuses on violence risk assessment and management, dating and intimate partner violence, and adolescent offenders. With experience spanning both research and applied contexts, she brings an evidence-based perspective to understanding risk, offending behavior, and prevention. She has authored (or co-authored) over 130 articles, book chapters, reports, assessment tools, and presentations related to crime and violence. In 2021, she was awarded the Christopher Webster Early Career Award by the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services for significant early-career contributions to the forensic mental health field.

Jason Turchin is a national victim's rights attorney with more than 23 years of experience representing individuals and families in complex personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, life insurance, cruise ship injury, and consumer protection matters. He has handled thousands of claims involving motor vehicle accidents, defective products, catastrophic injuries, insurance disputes, and dangerous consumer products, giving him firsthand insight into the legal and practical issues that affect victims nationwide. Jason is frequently sought for commentary on breaking legal and consumer safety news, including product recalls, automotive defects, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and liability, cruise passenger rights, insurance claim denials, wrongful death litigation, premises liability, and emerging trends in personal injury law. He filed one of the early lawsuits involving Takata airbags, which became part of the largest automotive recall in U.S. history affecting more than 80 million vehicles. He also authored Automotive Product Liability for Self-Driving Vehicles, published by Westlaw Journal – Automotive, and has studied autonomous vehicle liability and AI-related legal issues for more than a decade. Beyond litigation, Jason closely follows developments involving the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NHTSA investigations, FDA safety communications, product recalls, and emerging technologies that may create new legal risks for consumers. He regularly analyzes how engineering decisions, patents, government investigations, and safety standards intersect with product liability litigation. Jason has been interviewed or quoted by national and international media, including CNN, CBS News, Bloomberg, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek, NBC, Rolling Stone, and numerous other national and local television and print outlets. He is known for translating complex legal issues into practical, understandable guidance for consumers and journalists alike. Journalists frequently contact Jason for timely commentary on: Product recalls and consumer safety Autonomous vehicles, AI, and automotive liability Personal injury and wrongful death Insurance claim denials and life insurance disputes Cruise ship injuries and passenger rights Dangerous products and product liability litigation Litigation trends, mass torts, and consumer protection

As a professional with several years of experience working as an HR manager, including working in the financial services sector as a Quality Control Specialist and Accounts Receivable, I am now researching effective ways to reach a global audience through my writing. Working for American, European, and Asian organizations, as well as speaking three languages has allowed me to be highly adaptable while gaining valuable insights into life in an international workplace.

Seni Popat is a New York personal injury attorney with over 15 years of experience and more than $30 million recovered for injured clients across Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Long Island. Born and raised in Queens, he brings genuine local knowledge to every case. Whether addressing the complexities of Belt Parkway accidents or helping clients understand how regional insurance carriers evaluate claims, Seni is a hands-on attorney who personally handles every case. This level of direct involvement that has earned him more than 1,000 five-star reviews and recognition as a 2025 Super Lawyers selectee, an honor reserved for fewer than 5% of attorneys. Seni is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and multiple federal jurisdictions, and is reachable 24/7 by phone, text, or video in both English and Hindi.

Stephanie Lemek, SPHR, MBA | Founder & CEO, The Wounded Workforce® | Executive Director, Center for Construction Mental Health™ Stephanie Lemek is a trauma-informed workplace expert, speaker, and organizational mental health strategist with more than 20 years of HR leadership experience across high-risk, high-stakes industries. She is the founder of The Wounded Workforce®, a consulting and education practice built on a foundational belief that resilience is a systems outcome, not an individual trait, and the Executive Director of the Center for Construction Mental Health™, the first organization dedicated exclusively to advancing mental health infrastructure in the construction industry. Stephanie developed the 7 Principles of Trauma-Informed Workplaces, a proprietary framework that translates clinical trauma-informed care principles into practical, scalable organizational culture change. She is the creator of the Building Resilience Construction Mental Health Certification®, a workforce training program that equips leaders and practitioners to build psychologically safe environments from the ground up. Her practitioner background includes senior HR leadership roles at some of the most recognized contractors in the country, giving her a credibility that is rare in the consulting space: she has held the seats her clients now occupy. That grounded perspective shapes every keynote, training, and organizational engagement she delivers. Stephanie holds credentials as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), an MBA, and certifications in trauma-informed workplace practices. She is currently at work on her first book, The Resilience Myth: Why Pushing Through Is Failing Everyone at Work, which challenges the cultural assumption that individual grit is the solution to systemic dysfunction. She is a sought-after speaker on employment trauma, psychological safety, burnout, and the organizational conditions that either protect or erode workforce mental health.

CLP Legal is a leading Personal Injury Law Firm with offices in Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia. Our law firm provides specialist legal services in the following areas: Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Workers’ Compensation Claims Public Liability Insurance Claims Criminal Injury Compensation Total & Permanent Disability Insurance Claims Death and Superannuation Insurance Claims Sickness & Accident Insurance Claims Our two offices are conveniently located in the Perth CBD and Central Fremantle areas.

Barry P. Goldberg is a top-rated personal injury attorney in Woodland Hills, CA, known for consistently delivering results that go beyond his clients’ expectations. His firm takes a client-first approach, crafting legal strategies that align with each individual’s goals—always focused on maximizing recovery, not case volume. Recognized as an authority on Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law, Arbitration, and Civil Procedure, Barry combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to aggressive, ethical representation. Whether it’s a UM/UIM arbitration, a complex lawsuit, or a full jury trial, Barry goes the distance to secure justice for his clients.

Nisan Zaghi is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys whose practice is dedicated to protecting consumers from credit-reporting errors, unfair debt-collection practices, and background-check inaccuracies under statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Before joining the firm, he sharpened his litigation skills at a boutique patent-litigation practice and later represented individuals in consumer-protection cases, gaining a valuable mix of technical insight and client-focused strategy. Nisan is motivated by the belief that businesses must be held accountable when they cut corners or defraud everyday people. Restoring a client’s reputation - and often their livelihood - gives him genuine professional satisfaction. To deliver the best possible client experience, he stays readily available, answers questions promptly, and keeps each client fully informed as their case unfolds. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law on a substantial scholarship and holds a B.S. in Biology from Brooklyn College, where research-heavy coursework honed the analytical mindset he brings to complex credit-report disputes. Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, he is positioned to litigate most consumer-protection claims arising in the Northeast. Nisan is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, staying current on developments in consumer law and collaborating with advocates across the state. Outside the office, Nisan enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending quality time with his wife and children - pursuits that keep him grounded and energized for his clients’ battles.

Emanuel Kataev's extensive tenure, exceeding a decade in the realm of labor and employment law, underscores his unwavering advocacy for employee rights and meticulous navigation through the intricate landscape of workplace regulations. Initiated in 2013, Kataev embarked on a professional voyage fueled by a resolute mission to effect meaningful change in the labor and employment law sector, an endeavor that has consistently defined his legal practice. His career, punctuated by an enduring dedication to justice, encompasses a broad spectrum of legal engagements. Emanuel's proficiency in labor and employment law has been pivotal in representing employees across a variety of disputes, demonstrating his capacity to adeptly maneuver through legal complexities. Central to Emanuel’s legal approach is his readiness to advance cases to a verdict when necessary, affirming his belief in the transformative power of legal advocacy. This commitment is manifest in his relentless pursuit of client representation, ensuring that their voices are amplified within the judiciary. Through arbitration, mediation, and litigation, Emanuel strives to secure favorable outcomes for those he represents. Moreover, Emanuel's skill in negotiating settlements has yielded significant benefits for employees, showcasing his strategic acumen and profound understanding of employment law. These negotiations have facilitated resolutions that empower clients to move forward in their lives, underscoring the positive impact of his legal interventions. His nuanced perspective on legal advocacy is enriched by prior experience at a management-side firm, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of employer tactics. This experience has supercharged Emanuel's ability to champion employee causes, equipping him with a holistic strategy to tackle legal hurdles. In the ever-evolving domain of labor and employment law, Emanuel's dedication to protecting workers' rights and promoting fairness in the workplace doesn't waver. He approaches each case with the goal of leaving a lasting mark, giving people the courage to stand up for themselves. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, Emanuel also has the green light to practice in key federal courts across these states, including at the appellate level in the Second Circuit. This breadth of licensure showcases the depth of his legal expertise.