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Workers Comp Matters

Hosted by Attorney Alan · government · EN · 170 episodes

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Workers Comp Matters is hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce, the only Legal Talk Network program that focuses entirely on the people and the law in workers compensation cases. Nationally recognized Trial Attorney, expert and author, Alan S. Pierce is a leader committed to making a difference when workers comp matters.

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What is Workers Comp Matters about?

Workers Comp Matters is hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce, the only Legal Talk Network program that focuses entirely on the people and the law in workers compensation cases. Nationally recognized Trial Attorney, expert and author, Alan S. Pierce is a leader committed to making a difference when workers comp matters.

Who hosts Workers Comp Matters?

Workers Comp Matters is hosted by Attorney Alan. The show has published 170 episodes to date.

What has Workers Comp Matters covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Marking 25 Years Since 9/11: Revisiting Our Discussion With Special Master Ken Feinberg" (10 September 2026, 37 minutes), "Workplace and Joint Replacement: What’s On-The-Job and What’s Just Aging?" (28 July 2026, 29 minutes), and "Challenging the Way We Think About “Exclusive Remedy”." (1 July 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does Workers Comp Matters publish?

Workers Comp Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 170 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Workers Comp Matters?

Booking probability for Workers Comp Matters is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Workers Comp Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Workers Comp Matters's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Workers Comp Matters?

The strongest fits for Workers Comp Matters are Law & Legal Services. Workers Comp Matters has a government audience.

About the host

Attorney Alan hosts Workers Comp Matters, a government show with 170 episodes published.

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  • Episode #171

    Marking 25 Years Since 9/11: Revisiting Our Discussion With Special Master Ken Feinberg

    Sep 10, 202637 minS1

    It’s been 25 years since 9/11. In this special episode, we revisit our conversation with Kenneth Feinberg, the architect of the federal compensation plan for victims and their families. As he asks in his book on the...

  • Episode #169

    Workplace and Joint Replacement: What’s On-The-Job and What’s Just Aging?

    Jul 28, 202629 minS1

    Let’s talk about work-related joint injuries and replacements. Sebastian Negrusa, Ph.D., joins Judson and Alan to share the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute’s (WCRI) new report, “Recent Trends in Joint...

  • Episode #168

    Challenging the Way We Think About “Exclusive Remedy”.

    Jul 1, 202632 minS1

    In this fascinating episode, explore how the Exclusive Remedy Rule works in the real and evolving world of Workers’ Compensation law. A recent case in Washington State, the Teela Bauer case, challenges the traditional...

  • Episode #167

    Collateral Damage: The Federal Workers’ Injury Comp Risk in a Government Shutdown

    May 28, 202621 minS1

    <p>Sometimes the work done by law students can surprise everyone. This episode may shock you. Continuing a tradition, we honor the annual winner of the John F. Burton Jr. College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Law...

  • Episode #166

    Exploding Glue and Mermaid Dresses: When Workers’ Comp Gets Weird

    Apr 28, 202633 minS1

    <p>It’s never funny when a worker is injured on the job, but some cases do raise eyebrows. In their annual look into some “unusual” Workers’ Comp cases, Jud and Alan uncover some incidents that challenged the system...

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  • Episode #165

    Leveraging Tech and AI (With a Compassion) in Workers’ Comp Management

    Mar 17, 202628 minS1

    <p>With the rise of artificial intelligence, it makes sense to think about the use of AI analytics in Workers’ Compensation case outcome management. What types of tools lead to efficient claim management, including...

  • Episode #164

    The “Magellans” Navigating Workers’ Comp Care: Nursing Case Managers

    Feb 10, 202631 minS1

    <p>Recovering from a workplace injury takes time, patience, and in many instances, professional case management. Guests Cindy Bourbeau and Annie Barach with Massachusetts-based Medical and Life Care Consulting Services...

  • Episode #163

    Workplace Mental Health: Employee/Employer Perspectives Can Differ.

    Jan 27, 202626 minS1

    <p>Mental health plays a big role in workplace efficiency and safety, but it seems employers and employees view the topic differently. Guest Joseph Toppe, a longtime journalist and managing editor of the insurance news...

  • Episode #162

    “Many ills may strike, but one must answer.” Medical Causation Standards in Workers' Compensation Claims

    Nov 25, 202533 minS1

    <p>Causation and Workers’ Compensation? It’s complicated, and it varies by state. The concept is that to qualify for Workers’ Comp there must be a direct link between the injury (or illness) and the workplace. But how...

  • Episode #161

    Workers’ Comp, Politics, and the Economy: A Concerning Mix

    Oct 21, 202534 minS1

    <p>It’s not you, the Workers’ Compensation system has changed over time, and not always for the best. Guest Christopher Godfrey, with a long career in Workers’ Comp, including his current role as research director at...

  • Episode #161

    A Teacher Injured in a School Shooting: When Is the School Responsible?

    Sep 23, 202530 minS1

    <p>Workers’ Compensation has traditionally been a bargain, a “deal” workers and employers agree to. Workers injured on the job are compensated quickly and in exchange they don’t sue their employers. But when it came to...

  • Episode #159

    When You’re Hot, You’re Hot: The Impact of Heat on Workplace Injuries

    Aug 29, 202525 minS1

    <p>Hot enough for ya? Guest Sebastian Negrusa Ph.D. is a researcher at the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) and the co-author of the recent WCRI study “Impact of Excessive Heat on the Frequency of...

  • Episode #158

    First Responders and Workers’ Comp, Understanding Workplace Injuries and PTSD

    Jul 29, 202540 minS1

    <p>What happens when a first responder is hurt on the job or suffers from job-related post-traumatic stress? We depend on these heroes among us, always there when we need them most. But many must depend on Workers’ Comp...

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    Exclusive Remedy: The “Great Bargain” (and the Exceptions)

    Jun 2, 202534 minS0

    <p>Let’s talk about the “exclusive remedy,” what it means, why Workers’ Comp matters, and the exceptions. The concept of exclusive remedy is based on the principle that in exchange for care and benefits, a worker...

  • Episode #156

    When Undocumented Immigrants Are Hurt at Work

    Apr 29, 202529 minS1

    <p>These are unprecedented times for the rights of immigrant workers in the United States. The current political climate has thrown a wrench into the Workers’ Compensation system when it comes to workers without...

  • Episode #155

    More “Strange but True” Workers’ Comp Cases (and What They Teach Us)

    Mar 31, 202536 minS1

    <p>Hosts Alan and Judson Pierce reflect on nearly two decades of the Workers Comp Matters podcast with an examination of unusual or bizarre claims and cases. </p><p><br></p><p>A reminder, while some of these cases may...

  • Episode #154

    Sprain? Strain? Subluxation? Medical Insights That Can Help Attorneys.

    Feb 25, 202533 minS1

    <p>Guest Dr. Peter Yeh is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 15 years in medicine treating shoulder, upper arm, and knee issues. The stuff that happens at the job. </p><p>When it comes to injured workers, they’re not...

  • Episode #153

    Enhancing Your Argument With Storytelling

    Jan 21, 202530 minS1

    <p>Being a good lawyer is a lot about great storytelling. Unfortunately, that’s often not taught in law school. Facts build the case, but effective storytelling wins the case. </p><p>Guest Robert Mattson is an...

  • Episode #152

    AI May Be Big, But Nothing Replaces People In Workers’ Comp Claims

    Dec 24, 202435 minS1

    <p>AI may be changing the Workers’ Compensation insurance industry, but that doesn’t diminish the importance of a personal touch. Guest Michael Kelley leads the HUB International claims adjustment team in New England...

  • Episode #151

    Brain Strain: Workplace Psychological Injury Compensation

    Dec 2, 202436 minS1

    <p>Guest Michael C. Duff, professor at the St. Louis University School of Law, explores the evolving field of mental health injuries in the Workers’ Comp world. </p><p>Stress and workplace trauma is real, and...

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