Attorney Profile
Kacey C. Wiedt
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Overview
Kacey is the Assistant Director of the Workers' Compensation Department, where he assists in the oversight of more than 30 attorneys in 10 offices. He also serves as the managing attorney of the Workers' Compensation Department in the Harrisburg office.
In addition to his various management responsibilities, Kacey focuses his practice on high-exposure and complex workers' compensation litigation, representing clients in the construction, oil and gas, grocery, hospitality, landscaping, transportation and poultry industries. Kacey also consults with workers' compensation carriers to provide advice and guidance on pre-litigated workers' compensation cases. He is also a frequent presenter on topics relating to workers' compensation for carriers and employers.
A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, Kacey received a B.A. in Political Science and Business Administration. He subsequently received his juris doctor from Widener University School of Law.
Results
Thought Leadership
The Impact of COVID-19 on Workers' Compensation in Pennsylvania, Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs webinar, March 18, 2021
Understanding the Debate with the ADA, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation, Marshall Dennehey webinar, October 27, 2020
Tackling the Opioid Crisis: How Much Is Too Much?, Marshall Dennehey Workers' Compensation Seminar, October 24, 2019
Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Tough Problems in Workers' Compensation Seminar, April 18, 2019
Coverage Issues, Marshall Dennehey Workers' Compensation Seminar, October 18, 2018
In a Pickle: The Implications of Protz, Marshall Dennehey Workers' Compensation Seminar, October 19, 2017
How Employers, Insurers and Self-Insurers Can Save Money, SEAK National Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference, July 20, 2017
Best Practices to Avoid Common Workers' Compensation Mistakes, Lorman Education Services webinar, June 29, 2017
Overview of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation, client seminar, June 16, 2017
Return to Work Strategies, client seminar, May 4, 2017
Workers' Compensation Jurisdictional Issues with Pennsylvania and New Jersey, client seminar, November 14, 2016
Understanding Medical Records, Marshall Dennehey Workers' Compensation Seminar, October 19, 2016
Back on the Job! Returning Injured Workers To Gainful Employment, Human Resource Professionals of Central Pennsylvania Fall Conference, October 27, 2015
An Overview of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation, Nationwide Insurance Company, July 2015
Top Mistakes in Workers' Compensation, Susquehanna Human Resource Management Association, January 20, 2015
From Kachinski to Phoenixville Hospital: Proving Earning Capacity in the Modern Era, Marshall Dennehey Workers' Compensation Seminar, November 6, 2014
IMEs: How They Really Work, Roadmap to Success - Understanding Workers' Compensation, Marshall Dennehey seminar, October 24, 2013
Proper Usage of PA Workers' Compensation Bureau Forms, Mac Risk Management, Boston, MA, February 5, 2013
Proper Usage of PA Workers' Compensation Bureau Forms, School Claims Services, New Cumberland, PA, January 23, 2013
Voluntary Withdraw From the Labor Market -- Retirement and Benefits Offsets, School Claims Services, New Cumberland, PA, November 26, 2012
Overview of Workers' Compensation Judges, School Claims Services, New Cumberland, PA, May 31, 2012
Workers' Compensation From an Employer's Perspective, Susquehanna Human Resources Management Association, Lewisburg, PA, March 20, 2012
Earning Power Asessments, co-presenter with Compass Rehabilitation, School Claims Services, New Cumberland, PA, February 29, 2012
Proper Handling of Bureau Forms, School Claims Services, New Cumberland, PA, February 15, 2012
Structured Settlements and Pitfalls of Compromise and Release Agreement, Gallagher Bassett Insurance Company, July 13, 2011
Legal Strategies and Using Independent Medical Evaluations, co-presenter with Dr. Ross Noble, Nationwide Insurance Company, April 1, 2011
Limiting Workers' Compensation Exposure, Tyson Foods, August 12, 2010
Workers' Compensation and the Employer, Marshall Dennehey workshop, April 30, 2010
Avoiding the Pitfalls and the Use of Bureau Forms, School Claims Services, New Cumberland, PA, December 2009
Workers' Compensation Legal and Medical Issues, co-presenter with Dr. Robert Smith, Gallagher Bassett Services Roffers Captive, November 10, 2009
Evaluation of Settlement and Mediation Process, Sedgwick Insurance Company, 2008
Workers' Compensation 101, Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, June 15, 2006
Handling PA Workers' Compensation Bureau Forms, and Limiting Exposure on Claims, National Grange Mutual Insurance Company, March 29, 2004
Addressing Workers' Compensation Issues to Determine if Medical Conditions Are Related to Work Activities Under the Workers' Compensation Act, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, February 4, 2004
Case Law Update, Liberty Mututal Insurance Company, November 21, 2003
Limiting Workers' Compensation Exposure, CNA Insurance Company, October 31, 2003
Cost Control, Return to Work Issues, Offsets, and Rights and Duties of Employers, featured speaker at Penn Prime's First Annual Regional Meeting, August 11, 2003
Limiting Exposure and Cost Control, MAC Risk Management, June 24, 2003
"Did the Commonwealth Court Decide the Retroactive Effect of 'Protz'? Pennsylvania Law Weekly, October 12, 2017