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Workers' Compensation Case Preparation Techniques Training Class
Course ID: 9383
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Workers' Compensation Case Preparation Techniques Training Seminar
Achieve a Fair Settlement With Solid Case Preparation
On-the-job injuries are an emotional, physical and financial burden for both the employee and employer. Fairly representing your client's best interests after accidents means you need to be thorough, knowledgeable and decisive in order to build a strong case. Give your side the best foundation possible by joining us at this information-packed seminar.
This program will equip you with the skills to resolve a workers' compensation claim in a way that everyone can agree on. After attending, you'll be able to identify whether a claim is valid or not with our assessment methods. Conduct comprehensive, legal investigations that will support your side of the claim. Assess varying compensation choices, so you can advise your clients of their options. Determine when a pre-hearing settlement is most advantageous to your side. Gain the critical techniques needed to build a solid workers' compensation case. Enroll today!
- Ensure that necessary notification, reporting and documentation exist in order to support your claim.
- Work effectively with the insurance company by understanding their responsibilities and obligations.
- Properly assess the nature and extent of the disability using independent medical examinations.
- Know exactly what benefits the employee is entitled to so you can reach a reasonable settlement.
- Make sure that the requirements governing a return to work situation are met.
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- LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
Donald B. Kirkpatrick II, 9:00 - 9:45
- Case Law Update
- The Trend Towards Workers' Compensation Reform - Significant Statutory Changes
- Overlap Between Workers' Compensation and Related Employment Laws
- COMPREHENSIVE CASE PREPARATION TECHNIQUES
Samuel Maples, 9:45 - 10:45
- The Impact of "Course and Scope of Employment Issues" on a Claim
- Does Proper Notification, Reporting and Documentation Exist?
- What Are the Relevant Coverage Issues?
- Jurisdictional Concerns and Statutes of Limitations
- Related Employment Issues
- What to Do Once the Claim is Filed
- Determination of Third Party Lawsuit
- BUILDING YOUR CASE BY CONDUCTING A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
J. Douglas Fields Jr., 11:00 - 12:00
- Interviewing All Involved Parties and Witnesses
- Medical vs. Legal Standards of Causation
- Establishing Liability Factors
- What Role Does the Insurance Company Play?
- How to Determine if Fraud Exists
- PRACTICAL WAYS TO DETERMINE HOW AN INJURED EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED
J. Douglas Fields Jr., 1:00 - 2:30
- Determining Nature and Extent of Disability
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Using an Independent Medical Examination (IME)
- Loss of Earning Capacity
- Re-injury or Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition
- How to Handle Controversial Injuries, Diseases and Claims
- Benefits to Be Provided to the Employee
- Medical Expenses and Care
- Temporary Disability Payments
- Lost Wages
- Employee Benefits That Are Affected by Worker's Compensation Settlements
- Unique Issues Relating to Fatal Claims
- METHODS FOR RESOLVING A WC CLAIM
Craig L. Lowell, 2:45 - 4:00
- Employing the Best Settlement Strategies
- Considerations Involved in the Employee's Return to Work
- Impact on FMLA
- Vocational Retraining and Related Benefits
- "Light or Restricted Duty"
- Hearings as an Option When Voluntary Settlement Cannot Be Reached
- ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Samuel Maples, 4:00 - 4:30
- Calculating Accurate Attorney's Fees
- Do You Have a Conflict of Interest?
- Proper Contact With Other Parties and Witnesses
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This is a basic-to-intermediate level seminar that will provide attorneys, in-house counsel, paralegals and other legal professionals with a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects of workers' compensation leading up to the hearing. Human resource claims managers will also gain a greater understanding of the hearing preparation process.
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Workers' Compensation Case Preparation Techniques Training Course Dates and Locations
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Course ID: 9383
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