ng Court Dismisses Carrier's Challenge to Compensability Finding By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Texas appellate court dismissed an insurance carrier’s challenge to a trial judge’s finding of compensability for a worker’s death, ruling that the judgment entered had been void. Case: Texas Mutual… Full Article
ng OSHA Fines Furniture Maker Following Serious Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Federal workplace safety regulators fined a Texas manufacturer and designer of school furniture, saying the company could have prevented an injury by installing machine guards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration… Full Article
ng Worker Can't Get Writ to Avoid Arbitration of Claim Against Nonsubscribing Employer By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Texas appellate court denied an injured worker's petition for mandamus relief of a trial judge’s order compelling him to arbitrate a negligence claim against his nonsubscribing employer. Adrian Murillo worked… Full Article
ng Court Upholds Commission's Method for Determining Worker's AWW but Vacates Calculation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Maryland Appellate Court ruled that the state Workers’ Compensation Commission used an appropriate methodology to calculate a worker’s average weekly wages but miscalculated the amount by relying on an improper… Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Adult Family Home Owner Accused of Double Dipping By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that a woman who ran an adult family home while claiming she was too injured to work is facing a felony… Full Article
ng Appeals Court Reverses Order Precluding Worker From Making PPD Claims By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A trial court erred when it granted a motion in limine to preclude an injured worker from presenting to a jury the question of eligibility for a permanent partial disability… Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng Cabinet Maker Fined $187,000 for Refusing to Abate Hazards By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined a cabinet maker $187,000 after finding that the company did not fix safety violations that led to similar citations in 2019. L&I… Full Article
ng L&I: Man Accused of Stealing $340,000 by Running Business While Collecting Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A man who allegedly started a metal fabrication shop just weeks after suffering a workplace injury was charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing about $340,000 in indemnity benefits, the… Full Article
ng Reviewing Medical Reports (3 of 3) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:13:22 -0700 This one-hour session will focus on reviewing medical reports from a lay-person perspective. Full Article
ng 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
ng Hearing and Lien Representative Fundamentals By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:06:57 -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
ng 2015 Emerging Fee Schedule Issues By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:21:18 -0800 Current problems being experienced by providers and payers in workers’ compensation. Full Article
ng Navigating the UR/IMR System By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:00:18 -0800 Learn to navigate the treacherous waters of UR / IMR, and get the list of DO's and DO NOT's for Applicants, Defendants and Doctors. Full Article
ng WCAB Procedures, Forms & Hearings By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 10:37:00 -0700 Insider’s Guide to the WCAB: Procedures, Forms & Hearings… Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng Advanced Hearing and Lien Rep Training By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:01:06 -0700 Advanced Hearing and Lien Rep Training is a course designed for workers’ compensation professionals who have experience trying cases and negotiating at the WCAB. The course is more advanced and… Full Article
ng Methods for Obtaining Highly Accurate Impairment Rating Results By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:12:12 -0700 Master an understanding of CA Work Comp impairment rating. Join Dr. John Alchemy, MD, QME, CIME, founder and CEO of RateFast (www.Rate-Fast.com) and Impairment Rating Specialists (www.pr4report.com), for an exclusive… Full Article
ng Navigating the Return to Work Fund Program and Beyond By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:56:36 -0700 Training will include: facts to know about the Return to Work Fund/Benefit (RTWF or RTWB), important dates and deadlines to remember, what do you and your client need to avoid… Full Article
ng Understanding the AMA Guides - Back to Basics By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 10:50:53 -0700 Robert Rassp, Esq. (author of “Lawyers Guide to the Guides”) and Judge Colleen Casey (former WCAB Commissioner) will cover every aspect of rating a whole person impairment. Mr. Rassp will… Full Article
ng Thriving as a Work Comp Medical Provider By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:39:54 -0700 This four hour seminar is an interactive educational program designed for primary treating physicians and specialists managing injured workers. The course is ideally suited for practicing medical providers, chiropractors and… Full Article
ng 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
ng California Legislative, Regulatory, and Angelotti Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 14:40:49 -0700 Workers' compensation defense attorney John P. Kamin will recap the highlights from this year's legislative session during this one-hour webinar. Kamin will also bring you up to date on the… Full Article
ng Advanced Rating: Become an Expert By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 14:50:12 -0700 This training will address advanced permanent disability issues involving major orthopedic and non-orthopedic injuries. Instruction will also include a discussion of Almaraz-Guzman based alternative ratings and a case law review… Full Article
ng ICD-10 Coding to Get Paid By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:08:03 -0700 Presented by Suzanne Honor-Vangerov, Esq, CPC, CPC-I, CMSP, and co-instructed by Gladys Ross, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-EM. - Musculoskeletal System - Nervous System - Skin - Subcutaneous Tissue - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental… Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Advanced Skills for Cross Examining Psychs By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:21:41 -0700 Please join Brad Wixen, expert in cross-examination, and Mark Levine PhD, QME/AME psychologist and neuropsychologist, for this special opportunity. This training is Part 2 to the recent April 15 seminar… Full Article
ng 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
ng Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 12: Hiring and Firing By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:09:46 -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
ng Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 13: Marketing and Advertising By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:38:40 -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
ng Annual Hearing and Lien Representative Training By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 09:33:31 -0800 This program will instruct Hearing Reps and Lien Reps in the fundamentals about a work comp claim - from injury to opening a case, pre-trial issues, mandatory settlement conferences, and… Full Article
ng Annual Spring Rating Event By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:18:41 -0800 This program provides expert instruction and advice about rating, permanent disability, impairment and litigation strategies. Instructors will focus on all aspects of rating and prepare everyone involved in the rating… Full Article
ng Improving Benefit Adequacy for On-the-Job Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:03:39 -0700 Improving Benefit Adequacy for On-the-Job Injuries: the approach by the Texas Nonsubscriber Option might surprise you. … Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 43: Renewing the Contract By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:15:20 -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
ng Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 47: The Thanksgiving Show By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:14:16 -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
ng 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
ng 2018 Liens Update - Los Angeles By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:16:02 -0800 This program provides the essential updates for the year 2018 on the topic of liens. The instructors will focus their teachings on the tools and skills for the entire spectrum… Full Article
ng 2018 Annual Spring Rating Event By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:15:29 -0800 This program will provide expert instruction and advice about rating, permanent disability, impairment and litigation strategies. The panel of instructors will focus on education that benefits all parties in the… Full Article
ng 2017 Comp Laude® - MSP Series: Preparing to Settle: Taking Medicare's Interests Into Account By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:55:45 -0700 This program introduces students to the preparation of settlement by taking medicare's interests into account. This course is for all disciplines in workers' compensation, especially those who deal with MSP… Full Article
ng Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 68: Hacking the WCAB By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:19:38 -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
ng Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 69: Getting Stoned with Hilary Bricken By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 16:37:38 -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
