io Court Publishes Decision Upholding $1.7 Million Judgment for Misclassification By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals has granted a motion by the Department of Labor and Industries to order the publication of a decision that upheld a $1.7 million judgment against… Full Article
io Worker Failed to Perfect Appeal of Board Decision Denying Request to Reopen Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the denial of an injured worker’s request to reopen her claim due to her failure to timely perfect her appeal of the decision of… Full Article
io L&I Fines Roofing Companies $1.27M for Fall Safety Violations By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined four roofing companies a combined $1.27 million for allowing people to work on top of homes without fall protection gear. L&I said… Full Article
io Nurse's Benefits Suspended Over Refusal to Attend Evaluation via Telehealth By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the suspension of an injured nurse’s benefits because she refused to participate in a telehealth evaluation requested by her employer. Case: Novalic v. PeaceHealth, No. 58451-4-II, 07/16/2024, unpublished. Facts: Eldina… Full Article
io Court Strikes Down Statutory Prohibition on Workers Posting Recordings of IMEs Online By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals held that a law prohibiting injured workers from posting to social media recordings of their independent medical examinations is an unconstitutional prior restraint on free… Full Article
io Construction Company Fined for Using Crane to Lift Workers By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said a Seattle construction company is facing $155,300 in fines for knowingly putting workers at serious risk of injury or death by… Full Article
io Court Overturns Jury Award to Flight Attendant for COVID-19 Infection By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals overturned a jury verdict finding that a flight attendant was entitled to benefits for her COVID-19 infection, since the jury had been erroneously instructed on… Full Article
io Court Upholds Closure of Worker's Claim, Denial of Additional Treatment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a decision closing a worker’s claim and denying her further treatment. Case: Creighton v. United Airlines Inc., No. 58293-7-II, 08/27/2024, unpublished. Facts: Tamra Creighton worked for… Full Article
io Interpreters File Class Action Suit for Unpaid Wages By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Federation of State Employees and four interpreters filed a putative class action lawsuit against the Department of Labor and Industries over alleged unpaid wages for services provided to… Full Article
io State Lacks Jurisdiction Over Worker's Injury Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Vermont Supreme Court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim for benefits for an out-of-state injury. Ian Burnett worked for Home Improvement Co. of Vermont. HIC is a Vermont… Full Article
io Claim Investigation: Tactics, Strategies and Fraud By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:23:02 -0800 The claims professional is the decision maker with respect to compensability of any claimed injury, and with respect to the benefits that are to be voluntarily paid. These decisions will… Full Article
io Workers' Compensation Insurance Policies and Principles By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:01:44 -0800 … Full Article
io Medical Billing Reimbursement, Documentation and Dispute Resolution By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:29:38 -0800 Learn what constitutes proper billing, how to find and use fee schedules, documentation requirements and dispute resolution. Attendees will achieve a better understanding of the requirements for getting paid under… Full Article
io Advanced Litigation Skills: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:53:09 -0800 Advanced Litigation: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2)… Full Article
io Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:30:34 -0800 Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2)… Full Article
io Workers' Compensation Basics, History, Terms, Benefits, SJDB By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:08:54 -0800 The Claims Specialist's Start Guide: CA Adjuster Cert Process, Historical Overview, Organizational Structure of WC System, WC Terms and Concepts, Basic Benefits & TD and SJDB Vouchers. Full Article
io The Prosecution and Defense of Psychiatric Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:55:53 -0700 This training will provide attorneys and physicians with everything you need to know about the medical-legal issues involved in "psyche" cases - from the initial diagnosis through the discovery process to the separate… Full Article
io Adjuster Certification Overview By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 10:37:54 -0700 The Claims Specialist's QuickStart Guide: Adjuster Certification Process… Full Article
io Medical Information Every Lawyer and Judge Should Know By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:48:59 -0700 This four-hour seminar will present the terminology and application of the AMA Guides to common parts of body injured in work related injuries. Many WPI ratings are missed or… Full Article
io Opioids: We're Beating Them Back - Now What? By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:37:46 -0700 David DePaolo will moderate a discussion on the topic of Opioids based on a WorkCompCentral Special Report authored by Peter Rousmaniere. The report looks at how the workers’ compensation industry… Full Article
io Cross Examining Medical Professionals: Basic Strategy and Principles By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 13:46:33 -0700 Intimidated by doctor's depositions? Do you have office staff who are new to cross examination? Or, are you a seasoned practitioner but still would appreciate some useful pointers from someone… Full Article
io Lien Litigation: What You Need to Know in 2016 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:18:38 -0700 From intake, case management, billing, collections, negotiations to preparing the cases for hearings and trials. Training will include any and all processes and workflows that practices have to follow or… Full Article
io Understanding Permanent Disability Rebuttal and Apportionment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 11:07:25 -0700 This six hour course will cover the Burden of Proof on Causation of Disability and includes the ultimate checklist for handling a Guzman rebuttal case. Full Article
io Adjuster Claims Handling, Settlement, Arbitration and Mediation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:23:45 -0800 Presented in Partnership with Adelson, Testan, Brundo, Novell & Jimenez. Discussion will include: - Judicial Litigation Tips (Death Benefits, Penalties, Sanctions, Other Remedies) - Ethics - Claims Handling - Subrogation - Settlements - Arbitration -… Full Article
io Hearing Rep Litigation and Case Management Skills By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:53:47 -0800 The California non-attorney Hearing Representative and Lien Representative is required to know how to prepare for and litigate a workers’ compensation case or lien claim before a WCAB Judge. This… Full Article
io Cross Examining Medical Professionals By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:15:43 -0800 We have put together two masters in cross-examination and medicine for a half day seminar in which the attendees are sure to learn new and very practical information. This training… Full Article
io Cross Examining Medical Professionals & Cumulative Trauma Litigation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:41:20 -0700 "Cross Examining Medical Professionals & Cumulative Trauma Litigation" is an all-day program devoted to legal and medical-legal issues that defense attorneys are confronted with in every day practice. Full Article
io The Real Do's and Dont's of Trial - from Discovery to Decision By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:13:34 -0700 Join us for this half-day event on trial techniques and skills, covering the entirety of a trial from discovery to decision. The expert panel of instructors will discuss the most… Full Article
io Conversations With Your Client: Hypothetical Case Studies By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:37:03 -0700 In a series of hypothetical case studies, this program will reveal the inner workings of the claims handling and litigation process through a didactic dialogue from an attorney's intake of… Full Article
io Causation and Apportionment in Med Legal Reports By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:30:20 -0700 This program presents a panel of legal and medical experts discussing required protocols for writing the Causation and Apportionment sections of Medical Legal Reports. Instructors will enable students to clearly… Full Article
io SB 1160 Preparation for 2017 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:46:07 -0800 Join us in Glendale as Suzanne Honor-Vangerov and Steve Cattolica present this vital SB 1160 Update, including 2017 specifics for practice and procedure. Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 10: Business Relationships By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:54:40 -0800 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 22: Religion By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:37:04 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 29: Immigration & SB 1160 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:03:46 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
io Fraud Update: SIU Referrals and Prosecution By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 16:44:01 -0700 This program will provide detailed instructions and skillsets to students for the successful SIU referral and prosecution thereof. The instructors will focus on red flags for fraud, identifying and documenting… Full Article
io Litigation Strategies for Developing the Issue of Accurate PD: Theory, Evidence, Negotiation and Trial By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:08:20 -0700 Litigation Strategies for Developing the Issue of Accurate PD: Theory, Evidence, Negotiation and Trial. Understand how to Litigate a Workers’ Comp Case, when the primary issue is Permanent Disability. This… Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 37: Blind Ambition By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:58:43 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 40: Hanging With Fazio By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:27:10 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
io Litigation and Trial Procedures - Marina del Rey By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:35:23 -0700 WCAB Marina del Rey issues will be discussed in depth. … Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 51: Addiction By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:38:30 -0800 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
io Hearing and Lien Representative Preparation for 2018 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 10:56:06 -0700 The California non-attorney Hearing Representative and Lien Representative is required to know how to prepare for and litigate a workers' compensation case or lien claim before a WCAB Judge. This… Full Article
io 2018 Litigation and Case Law Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:42:36 -0700 This program explores the updates to litigation and case law for 2018. The panel of judges will help support the student's development of understanding common mistakes in strict rating, case… Full Article
io The Holistic Approach to Reducing Cost, Injury and Medication Use By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 15:16:28 -0700 The Holistic Approach to Reducing Cost, Injury and Medication Use… Full Article
io Judicial Tips for Litigation Developments - A Day with the Judges By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:05:12 -0700 Top Tips for Prepping Your Case for Trial Nailing the Doctor’s deposition Bullet Proving Your Medical Evidence Secrets Everyone Needs to Know About How to Accurately Rate PD WC Litigation Pitfalls and Pratfalls in… Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 76: Mediation with Barbara Thompson By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:46:52 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode Episode 82: Vocational Rehabilitation with Laura Wilson By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:41:57 -0700 Laura Wilson is on everybody's top five list of vocational rehabilitation expert's. This week on Work Comp matters she talks to Steve about her career in California Worker's Compensation. … Full Article
io Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 84: 30th Congressional District with Mark Reed By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:09:53 -0700 Mark Reed is the pragmatic candidate for the 30th US Congressional District. In this edition of Work Comp matters Steve and the guys talk to Mark about the homeless, a… Full Article
io Data and Doctors: A Prescription for Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:04:38 -0700 This program focuses on how to use data. Linda Lane will share a strategy that builds a customized network that achieved the "Triple Aim" of workers' compensation - which is… Full Article
io AMA Guides 5th Edition - Impairment Assessment Certification By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:02:08 -0700 If you work with impairment assessments, you must understand the correct use of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. This is the solution to help you master… Full Article
io Litigation Methods for Attorneys - with the CA. Bay Area Judges By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:04:59 -0700 Discussion will include: Roadmap for Prepping Your Case for Trial, Common Discovery Mistakes and How Not to Make Them, Ex Parte Issues that Can Tank your Case, Don’t Let Psych… Full Article
