About the Program
No job is free of occupational hazards, and any work-related injury
can lead to a worker’s compensation claim. But the complexity of
worker’s compensation claims is legendary. Details matter, as
does an accurate and concise presentation of your case before the
hearing judge.
That makes the State Bar’s annual Worker’s
Compensation Update a must-attend affair for so many practitioners.
It’s your chance to stay up to date on the most recent
developments in practice, procedure, and substantive law in this
area.
Loss of earnings
This year, in addition to updates on case law and independent
contractor law, you’ll gain from two session devoted to loss of
earning capacity. One is an update and the other relates loss of
earning capacity to life-care plans.
An additional session deals with catastrophic worker’s
compensation injuries and the “how to” of getting the most
for your client following such an injury, including MSAs and expenses
not covered by Medicare.
Special focus on Medicare
New this year is a session of how worker’s compensation should
work with Medicare. You’ll explore topics such as:
- Defining Medicare set-asides
- How Medicare set-asides are administered
- Allocations versus CMS approval
- Pitfalls in the system
Ethics in your area
To top off the program, you’ll earn an ethics credit in a
session that relates to worker’s compensation practice,
including:
- Conflicts of interest
- Truthfulness in statements to tribunal and third
parties
- Definition of “informed consent” under new rules
and its impact on daily practice
Learn from the best
You’ll learn from an outstanding judge and faculty who will
share their insights and strategies with you. This practice-oriented
program will provide you with an opportunity to sharpen your practice
skills, no matter what your level of expertise. Register today.
Purchasing an on-demand education event means that you agree to the terms of use. Only the purchaser will have access to the on-demand education event and credits. On-demand education cannot be used to obtain ethics and professional responsibility credits. After the purchase the customer will get immediate access to the event via myStateBar for 90 days.
