MATHIESON GODDARD
Licensed Paralegal - Workers; Compensation Expert
London,ON
Summary
Forward-thinking Workers' Compensation Specialist bringing 16 years of expertise in Worker's Compensation for Employers in various sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and Return of Investment, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Word and Excel.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent, Workers' Compensation Consultant
Goddard Legal Services Professional Corp.
London, ON
02.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and provided Written opinions on complex claims and appeal issues for clients
- Represented clients at Oral Hearings at Appeal Division, DRDRB, and Tribunal Hearings
- Improved the appeals success rate by researching legal precedents and staying up to date with current industry regulations and guidelines
- Performed all aspects of Law Society compliance, and business operations
Worker's Compensation Appeals Specialist
Windley Ely Legal Services Professional Corp.
London, ON
01.2012 - 02.2021
- Reviewed and provided Written Appeals as well as Oral Hearings in more than 1000 appeal cases for some of the largest employers in Canada
- Achieved successful appeal outcomes by meticulously reviewing and analyzing claim denials, identifying policy errors, preparing for Oral Hearings, and presenting persuasive arguments
- Improved the appeals success rate by researching legal precedents and staying up to date with current industry regulations and guidelines
Workers Compensation Claim Specialist
Windley Ely Inc.
London, ON
07.2008 - 01.2012
- Delivered exceptional customer service to Employers by communicating important information and managing claim files
- Researched law and policy for injury claims and reviewed incident information to deliver solutions for the Return-to-Work process
- Wrote offers of modified duties and return to work plans, as well as objection letters for clients
- Analyzed information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations for objecting to claims and appealing decisions
- Resolved complex, severe exposure claims using high service-oriented file handling
- Maintained claims data in an internal claims management system
- Consistently managed the highest number of claims within the office while maintaining the highest win percentage of objections to claims.
Education
Honours Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Westervelt College
London, ON 09.2007 - 08.2008
Skills
- Minimizing time-loss
- Claim costs management
- Appeals Process Proficiency
- Liaising with Workers' Compensation Boards
Certification
Licensed Paralegal, 01/2012
Timeline
Independent, Workers' Compensation Consultant
Goddard Legal Services Professional Corp.
02.2021 - Current
Worker's Compensation Appeals Specialist
Windley Ely Legal Services Professional Corp.
01.2012 - 02.2021
Workers Compensation Claim Specialist
Windley Ely Inc.
07.2008 - 01.2012
Honours Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Westervelt College
09.2007 - 08.2008
Licensed Paralegal, 01/2012
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