ARANJ Board of Directors David Yeager - EL & M Auto (800) 624-2266 / elandmauto@aol.com Ed Silipena - American II Autos (609) 965-0987 / esilipena@yahoo.com Norm Vachon - Port Murray Auto (908) 689-3152 / portmurrayauto@yahoo.com Dillon Rinkens - East Brunswick Auto (732) 254-6501 / ebautonj@comcast.net
ARANJ Officers
President - Rodney Krawczyk Ace Auto Wreckers (732) 254-9816 / aceautonj@comcast.net 1st Vice President - Daryl Carman Lentini Auto Salvage (908) 782-4440 / darryl@las-parts.coms 2nd Vice President - Mike Ronayne Tilghmans Auto Parts (609) 723-7469 / tilghmans@snip.net Past President - Bob Dirkes Dirkes Used Auto Parts (609) 625-1718 / dirkesauto@gmail.com
ARANJ The Automotive Recyclers Association of New Jersey
Wharton Insurance Briefs
An insurance lawsuit can be a time-consuming and costly process. They are often unnecessary and may not require any legal involvement. Implementing a few proactive strategies can help employers prevent an average claim from escalating into a major legal battle. One: You should contact the insurance carrier/agent as soon as an employee notifies you of an injury or accident. Once you report the claim, the insurance carrier will begin the investigation process. It will complete a thorough examination of the facts, determine compensability and hopefully resolve the claim. Two: Educate employees on your insurance coverage. Let them know your insurance carrier is focused on loss prevention. Maintain frequent contact with your employees to prevent adversity. Let them know you care and you’re looking forward to them coming back to work. Open communication creates an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. Mario DeFilippis, AAI Vice President (732) 686-7020 (office) (908) 513-8588 (cell) mdefilippis@whartoninsurance.com
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