LEGAL DEFENSE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS

This contract is for the legal defense of workers’ compensation claims for the County of Orange. The contract was awarded to Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jenson, LLP, and has a term of five years. The contract includes protocols for the management of workers’ compensation claims, including the use of agreed medical examiners and panel qualified medical evaluators. The contract also includes requirements for the settlement of claims, including the use of compromise and release agreements. The County's expectations for the defense attorney's performance are outlined in the contract, including the requirement to use creative solutions to convince claimants and applicants' attorneys that a compromise and release is in their best interest. • The contract has a term of five years, from November 25, 2024, to November 24, 2029. • The contract includes a detailed scope of work, including the management of workers’ compensation claims and the settlement of claims. • The contract requires the defense attorney to use creative solutions to convince claimants and applicants' attorneys that a compromise and release is in their best interest. • The contract includes requirements for the settlement of claims, including the use of compromise and release agreements. • The contract has a maximum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability insurance.