an 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
an 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
an 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
an Claims School Seminar to Explore Return to Work, Case Law and IMEs By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Workers’ compensation defense firm Reinisch Wilson Weier is holding a one-day educational seminar in November that will cover case law affecting the Washington state workers’ compensation system, the independent medical… Full Article
an 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
an Anatomy and Injury Treatment Plans By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 13:28:30 -0800 Musculoskeletal injuries constitute the majority of industrial claims. Claims professionals will review many medical reports written by physicians who report their findings as they treat and evaluate injured workers. This… Full Article
an Workers' Compensation Insurance Policies and Principles By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:01:44 -0800 … Full Article
an SB 863 and Its Impact on Permanent Disability (1 of 3) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:27:47 -0700 This one-hour session will provide an in-depth look at how SB863 has impacted permanent disability outcomes and costs in the California Workers’ Compensation system. Full Article
an Almaraz/Guzman: Past, Present & Future (2 of 3) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:04:51 -0700 This one-hour session will provide an overview and analysis of recent case law focused on Almaraz/Guzman ratings. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 2015 Physician's Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:20:21 -0800 What has changed for physician billing for 2015, new conversion factors, updated regulations, dispute resolution trends. Full Article
an Comorbidities and the Cost of Chronic Disease By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:29:15 -0800 85% of Americans have one or more chronic diseases. These diseases delay recovery and healing of an injured worker. This webinar will teach you how to recognize comorbidities, manage them,… Full Article
an 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
an Advanced Impairment Report Design By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:47:44 -0800 This course is essential for any professional in workers’ compensation who creates, reviews or processes PR-4 Reports or QME/AME Reports. In this informative webinar, the attendee will learn how to… Full Article
an 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
an AOE/COE and other Threshold Issues By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:20:25 -0700 This training will examine the basic tenets of workers’ compensation law every claims specialist should master. All material will focus on four main subject areas: (1) Identifying the Industrial Injury;… Full Article
an 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
an CLRA: Advanced Lien Rep Test Assessment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 10:03:12 -0700 This is a test-only course for the CLRA. All CLRA students must complete this test assessment. Full Article
an For What It's Worth: How to Rate and Value Your Case By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:00:19 -0700 This half-day rating event promises comprehensive presentations by the experts. Tune your skills as the experts debate the most pertinent disability rating issues. Full Article
an A Brief History and the State of Medical Treatment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:41:39 -0700 Join us for "A Brief History and the State of Medical Treatment". Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 2016 Physician Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:47:40 -0800 Effective January 1, 2016 every reimbursement amount changes in the Physician's Fee Schedule. Attend Sue Honor's webinar broadcast to understand these widespread changes. Time for Q&A with Sue Honor will… Full Article
an 2016 Clinical Lab and Drug Test Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:31:10 -0800 Suzanne Honor-Vangerov, CPC, CPC-I, CMSP presents this "2016 Clinical Lab and Drug Test Fee Schedule Update" via webinar. Critical updates, vital solutions and time for Q&A will be provided. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Illinois Top 10 Issues and Recent Appellate Cases By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:12:22 -0700 Illinois Worker’s Compensation 2016 – The Top 10 issues and the Top 10 recent Appellate cases! Is the future bright for Illinois Employers?… Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 2017 Physician's Fee Schedule Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:21:51 -0800 Suzanne Honor-Vangerov presents a program discussing the vital changes for 2017 including conversion factors, types of covered services and what is reimbursed. This course will benefit all who are involved… Full Article
an 2017 San Diego Work Comp Special By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:42:42 -0800 This course provides essential updates and specific tools for workers' compensation professionals residing in or near San Diego, CA. Instructors will discuss liens, case law updates and the impact SB… Full Article
an 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
an Annual Liens Update 2017 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:12:48 -0800 This program will discuss all pertinent laws, skills and tools for lien issues starting January 2017. Instructors will provide guidance on pre-trial preparations, burden of proof and trial pointers. A… Full Article
an Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 18: Marijuana By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 09:04:10 -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
an 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
an 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
an Uninsured Employers and the UEBTF By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:44:50 -0800 This comprehensive program will cover all aspects of workers' compensation claims against uninsured employers from attorneys who represent injured workers, uninsured employers and the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund as… Full Article
an Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 26: Live From WCAB Van Nuys By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:12:48 -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
an Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 30: Substantial Evidence By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:09:50 -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
an Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 31: We Can Do Better By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:43:56 -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
an Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance and Legal Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 11:51:08 -0700 WorkCompCentral presents a full day seminar offering the latest updates in Medicare Secondary Payer compliance. This course touches upon all components of MSP compliance, from conditional payment resolutions and Medicare… Full Article
