Steven C. Kasarda, Esq. — Arbitrator & Mediator

Practice Areas

Worker's Compensation Arbitrations

Experienced neutral arbitration services for worker's compensation disputes — efficient, impartial, and binding resolution

Worker's Compensation Arbitration

Steven C. Kasarda provides experienced arbitration services for worker's compensation disputes, offering parties a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation. As a neutral arbitrator, Mr. Kasarda brings decades of labor and employment law expertise to every proceeding.

Worker's compensation arbitrations require a thorough understanding of both the substantive law governing workplace injuries and the procedural rules that govern the arbitration process. Mr. Kasarda's background ensures that every hearing is conducted with the highest degree of professionalism and fairness.

Common Matters Handled

Compensability disputes
Medical treatment and benefit disputes
Permanent and temporary disability claims
Return-to-work disputes
Independent medical examination challenges
Lump-sum settlement disputes
Subrogation and third-party liability
Occupational disease claims
Repetitive stress and cumulative trauma
Employer coverage and policy disputes

The Arbitration Process

01

Initiation & Agreement

Parties submit a demand for arbitration and agree on the applicable rules, scope of the proceeding, and selection of the arbitrator.

02

Pre-Hearing Conference

A preliminary conference is held to establish the hearing schedule, exchange of documents, witness lists, and any pre-hearing motions.

03

Discovery & Exchange

Parties exchange relevant medical records, employment records, expert reports, and other evidence in advance of the hearing.

04

Arbitration Hearing

The hearing proceeds with opening statements, witness testimony, cross-examination, and submission of documentary evidence before the arbitrator.

05

Award

A written arbitration award is issued following the hearing, providing a binding resolution of the dispute.

Schedule a Worker's Compensation Arbitration

Contact us to discuss your worker's compensation dispute and how arbitration can provide an efficient resolution.