From straightforward claims to high-exposure, complex litigation, we are prepared to step in immediately, take control of the file, and drive it toward the most strategic outcome possible.
Workers’ Compensation Defense
For more than 15 years, our attorneys have defended employers, carriers, and public entities in workers’ compensation matters with precision and purpose. Our practice spans both the private and public sectors, and we approach every case with a clear objective: protect your financial interests while moving the claim toward an efficient, defensible resolution. We take a proactive approach, not reactive.
Opening Reports
From the moment a claim is assigned — whether newly filed, actively litigated, or pending appeal — we promptly develop a tailored defense strategy aligned with your exposure, your operational realities, and your long-term risk management goals.
Depositions
We use depositions as a strategic tool—not just a procedural step—to narrow issues, expose weaknesses, and drive claims toward early resolution. Every deposition is carefully prepared with a clear objective: lock in testimony, test credibility, clarify medical and employment history, and develop facts that reduce exposure. By identifying evidentiary gaps and pressure points early, we create leverage that positions your case for meaningful settlement discussions at the earliest appropriate stage. The result is a focused, cost-conscious approach that avoids unnecessary litigation while protecting your financial and operational interests.
Potential Fraud
We strategically utilize sub rosa surveillance and work closely with licensed investigative firms, law enforcement agencies, and the California Department of Insurance to identify, document, and aggressively pursue fraudulent claims. By coordinating investigative efforts and preserving admissible evidence, we strengthen your litigation posture, deter abuse of the system, and protect your organization from unwarranted exposure.
AME/QME Reports
As soon as an AME or QME report comes in, we provide a comprehensive, litigation-focused evaluation of medical-legal reporting designed to give you clarity, leverage, and control over permanent disability exposure. Our analysis goes beyond summarizing the evaluator’s conclusions—we scrutinize the diagnosis, impairment methodology, and rating foundation to identify financial and legal impact.
Our review includes:
A clear breakdown of the evaluator’s findings, impairment calculations, and actual or projected ratings, with supporting analysis under the AMA Guides, 5th Edition;
Identification of rating discrepancies, including improper reliance on alternative or unsupported sections of the Guides;
A legal assessment of whether the proposed rating would likely withstand scrutiny before the WCAB;
Strategic recommendations to cure deficiencies, challenge unsupported conclusions, or strengthen the evidentiary record;
The result is an actionable plan that allows you to address weaknesses immediately, control reserving decisions, and mitigate permanent disability exposure before it drives settlement value.
AME/QME Cross-Examination
We approach the cross-examination of medical-legal evaluators with precision and preparation, focusing on methodology, internal consistency, and compliance with the AMA Guides and applicable rating standards. We thoroughly analyze the report in advance, identify unsupported conclusions, improper impairment calculations, apportionment errors, and reliance on inaccurate history, and use targeted questioning to expose weaknesses in the foundation of the opinion. By narrowing the issues, clarifying ambiguities, and challenging speculative or overstated findings, we position your case to reduce permanent disability exposure, strengthen your settlement posture, and protect your interests at trial.
Trial
When a case cannot be resolved on favorable terms, Javaherian Law, APC is fully prepared to take it to trial with discipline and strategy. We enter the courtroom with a clearly defined theory of the case, a tightly organized evidentiary record, and a focused presentation designed to highlight legal and factual weaknesses in the applicant’s claim. From witness preparation and evidentiary objections to targeted cross-examination and persuasive briefing, every step is calculated to control exposure and position the matter for a defensible outcome. Our trial approach is efficient, deliberate, and grounded in protecting your financial interests while maintaining credibility before the WCAB.
Appeals
We provide comprehensive handling of all appellate matters, including Petitions for Removal, Petitions for Reconsideration, Writs before the Court of Appeal, and Petitions for Review before the California Supreme Court. Our appellate advocacy is strategic and issue-focused, designed to preserve error, clarify the record, and position your case for reversal or affirmance where appropriate. When broader legal implications are at stake, we are also prepared to participate as amicus curiae to protect industry interests and advance sound legal precedent.