Workers' Compensation Law Update Training Class

1. WORKERS' COMPENSATION GENERAL CLAIMS PROCEDURES AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
   Joseph M. Caputo, 9:00 - 9:45
   1. Employment Laws Governing Workers' Compensation
   2. General Workers' Compensation Claims Procedure Step-by-Step
   3. Case Law Update
   4. The Trend Towards Workers' Compensation Reform - What to Expect
2. INITIAL CASE ASSESSMENT
   Jeffrey M. Seyfried, 9:45 - 10:30
   1. Initial Client Interview - "Do We Have a Case?"
   2. The Impact of "Course and Scope of Employment Issues" on a Claim
   3. Determine What Proper Procedural Documentation Exists
   4. What are the Relevant Coverage Issues?
   5. Will The Case Lead to A Third Party Lawsuit?
3. BUILDING YOUR CASE WITH THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
   Joseph M. Caputo, 10:45 - 11:30
   1. Interviewing All Involved Parties and Witnesses
   2. How to Establish or Disprove the Claimant's Credibility and Why It's So Important
   3. Medical vs. Legal Standards of Causation
   4. Establishing Liability Factors
   5. What Role Does the Insurance Company Play?
4. DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND MANAGING YOUR WC CASE
   Robert N. Gawlas Jr., 11:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 1:30
   1. Uncovering the Nature and Extent of Disability
      1. When and How to Use Independent Medical Examination (IME)
      2. Loss of Vocational Capacity
      3. Re-Injury or Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition
      4. How to Handle Controversial Injuries and Diseases
   2. Benefits to Be Provided to the Employee
      1. Medical Expenses and Care
      2. Temporary Disability Payments
      3. Lost Wages
      4. Vocational Rehabilitation
   3. Employee Benefits That Are Affected by Workers' Compensation Settlements
   4. Unique Issues Relating to Fatality Claims
   5. Communication and Maintenance of Clients
      1. Ensure Realistic Expectations
      2. Prepare the Client to Testify
      3. Communicate the Progress in a Clear and Timely Manner
   6. Why Timing is Crucial in WC Cases
   7. Working with Medical Experts
      1. Select the Medical Expert Carefully - What to Look and Look Out For
      2. Make Sure the Medical Expert Has Both Sides of the Story
5. EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR CLAIM RESOLUTION
   Charles L. Consagra, 1:30 - 2:30
   1. Settlement Procedure in a Nutshell
   2. Employing the Best Settlement Strategies
   3. Considerations Involved in Employee's Return to Work
   4. Handling Medicare Issues During Settlements
   5. Effective Use of Mediation
   6. Hearings as an Option When Voluntary Settlement Cannot Be Reached
6. OVERCOMING COMMON ETHICAL HURDLES FACED BY WORKERS' COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS
   Charles L. Consagra, 2:45 - 3:45
   1. Calculating Accurate Attorney's Fees
   2. Knowing If You Have a Conflict of Interest
   3. Proper Contact With Other Parties and Witnesses
   4. Drawing the Line - Communicating to Clients the Ethical Constraints Attorneys Work Under
   5. Handling the Psychological Pressure of Delays Humanely
   6. HIPAA Privacy Issues Regarding Medical Records
7. OVERCOMING POST-RESOLUTION CHALLENGES
   Jeffrey M. Seyfried, 3:45 - 4:30
   1. Appeals Procedure and Strategies
   2. When Is Maximum Medical Improvement Reached?
   3. Handling Third Party Claims That Arise Out of Work Injuries
   4. Workers' Compensation Effects on SSI Benefits

This basic to intermediate level seminar will provide attorneys, in-house counsel, paralegals and other legal professionals with a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects of workers' compensation claims procedure. Human resource claims managers will also gain a greater understanding of the process.

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