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Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation in Louisiana: Critical Essentials From Both Sides of the Aisle

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Credit Status Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
Patrick Patrick
Brent Steier
Frank Torres
Corey Fitzpatrick
With Patrick H. Patrick from Patrick Miller LLC + 3 others
Recorded December 14, 2023
Product ID 97519

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Overview

Sharpen Your Skills With Strategic Insight From Both Sides of the Aisle

Successfully handling a workers' compensation claim requires you to understand and evaluate the issues from both sides. From initiating claims to negotiating settlements, anticipating the actions of the other side increases your chances for success. At this strategic online seminar, experienced faculty from both sides of the aisle will provide you with best practices for building a strong case and obtaining favorable results. Broaden your knowledge of workers' compensation claims and provide your clients with top-notch representation - register today!

  • Obtain the latest information you need to navigate the ins and outs of a workers' compensation claim.
  • Get a handle on key workers' compensation laws, terms, and legal concepts.
  • Understand how the workers' compensation insurance carrier decides whether to accept or deny a claim.
  • Hear insights on impairment ratings, functional capacity evaluations, and more.
  • Confidently handle workers' compensation claim denials due to pre-existing conditions.
  • Ensure you are maximizing your usage of evidence concerning injuries and the recovery process.
  • Gain essential techniques to sharpen your workers' compensation settlement negotiation skills.
  • Effectively anticipate the actions of the other side in workers' compensation hearings and appeals.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Essential Workers' Compensation Laws, Concepts, and Legal Updates
  2. Navigating Workers' Compensation Processes, Procedures, and Forms
  3. Evaluating Workers' Compensation Medical Issues
  4. Proving - or Disproving - the Validity of Denied Claims
  5. Using Evidence to Your Client's Advantage: Claimant and Respondent Strategies
  6. Mastering the Art of Settlement Negotiation
  7. Essential Workers' Compensation Hearing and Appeal Tactics: Perspectives From Both Sides of the Aisle
  8. Ethical Considerations

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Product ID 97519

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Essential Workers' Compensation Laws, Concepts, and Legal Updates

    1. State Workers' Compensation Laws and Guidelines
      1. Who Is Eligible?
      2. Covered Injuries
      3. Available Benefits
      4. Workers' Compensation Insurance Basics
    2. Key Terms and Concepts
      1. Disability: Permanent, Temporary, Partial, and Total
      2. Impairment Ratings
      3. Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
      4. Vocational Rehabilitation
    3. Legal Updates

  2. Navigating Workers' Compensation Processes, Procedures, and Forms

    1. Determining the Value of a Claim
    2. Claim Filing Procedures and Time Limits
    3. The Medical Evaluation Process
    4. How Insurers Evaluate Claims
    5. The Vocational Process: Common Mistakes Attorneys Make
    6. Key Forms: Avoiding Critical Mistakes

  3. Evaluating Workers' Compensation Medical Issues

    1. Legal Responsibilities of Physicians
    2. Impairment Rating Guidelines
    3. Functional Capacity Evaluations
    4. Independent Medical Examinations
    5. Injury Causation
    6. How MMI Is Determined

  4. Proving - or Disproving - the Validity of Denied Claims

    1. Key Causal Connections That Make or Break Claims
    2. Is There an Employment Relationship?
    3. Willful Misconduct
    4. Preexisting Conditions
    5. Occupational Diseases
    6. Mental- and Stress-Related Claims
    7. Horseplay Claims
    8. Travelling Employees
    9. Off-the-Clock Claims

  5. Using Evidence to Your Client's Advantage: Claimant and Respondent Strategies

    1. Official Medical Records
    2. Second Medical Opinions
    3. Documentation of the Recovery Process
    4. Pre- and Post-MMI Jobs Created
    5. Accident Reports
    6. Employment Records
    7. Witness Statements
    8. Insurance Carrier Doctor Background and Competency
    9. Use of Expert Witnesses
    10. Social Media Landmines

  6. Mastering the Art of Settlement Negotiation

    1. Determining the Right Time to Settle
    2. Lump Sum vs. Structured Settlements
    3. Negotiating Payment for Disputed Treatment Costs
    4. Future Medical Expenses
    5. Lost Wages and Lost Earning Capacity
    6. Factoring in Liens
    7. Minimizing Social Security Offsets
    8. Medicare - and Medicaid - Set-Aside Considerations

  7. Essential Workers' Compensation Hearing and Appeal Tactics: Perspectives From Both Sides of the Aisle

  8. Ethical Considerations

    1. Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Communication With Other Parties
    3. Attorneys' Fees
    4. Lawyer Liability

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar on workers' compensation claims is for:

  • Attorneys
  • In-House Counsel
  • Workers' Compensation Administrators
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Accountants
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Patrick H Patrick
Patrick H.
Patrick
Patrick Miller LLC
Brent M Steier
Brent M.
Steier
Simien & Simien
Frank J Torres
Frank J.
Torres
Blue Williams
Corey Fitzpatrick
Corey
Fitzpatrick
Workers' Compensation, LLC
Speaker bio
Patrick H Patrick

Patrick H. Patrick

Patrick Miller LLC
Patrick Patrick

is a partner in the New Orleans law firm of Patrick Miller LLC, where he practices in the areas of maritime law, insurance litigation and regulation, commercial litigation, administrative law, workers' compensation defense, and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Patrick is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Maritime Law Association of the U.S., Association of Average Adjusters of the U.S., Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. He is a member and current secretary of the Executive Board of the International Propeller Club, and past president of the Propeller Club of the United States Port of New Orleans. Mr. Patrick earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of South Alabama and his J.D. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana.

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Brent M Steier

Brent M. Steier

Simien & Simien
Brent Steier

is an attorney with Simien & Simien. He focuses his practice on workers' compensation litigation, contract litigation, insurance coverage litigation, construction litigation, commercial collections, and commercial bankruptcy (adversary proceedings). Mr. Steier is admitted to practice before all Louisiana state courts; U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western districts of Louisiana; and the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western districts of Louisiana. He is a member of the Louisiana State and Baton Rouge bar associations. Mr. Steier earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from Northern Illinois University and his J.D. degree from Tulane Law School.

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Frank J Torres

Frank J. Torres

Blue Williams
Frank Torres

is a partner with Blue Williams in the Metairie office, and has been with the firm since 2004. His practice consists primarily of admiralty and maritime, federal and state workers' compensation, and insurance law. Mr. Torres also handles DBA (Defense Based Act) cases. He earned his B.A. degree in political science from Skidmore College and his J.D. degree from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. At Loyola, Mr. Torres was a member of Loyola's Moot Court Staff, and competed as an oralist in Tulane University's National Sports Law Moot Court Competition. In this competition, his team won Best Brief, and received honorable mention as an oralist. Mr. Torres is admitted to practice before all state courts in Louisiana. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana. Mr. Torres is a member of the National Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and the Hispanic National Bar Association.

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Corey Fitzpatrick

Corey Fitzpatrick

Workers' Compensation, LLC
Corey Fitzpatrick

is an attorney with Workers' Compensation, LLC with more than 18 years of experience in the practice of worker's compensation. Previously Mr. Fitzpatrick was a defense attorney with Blue Williams law firm. He has spoken at numerous seminars and has presented a skills course in workers' compensation at Loyola College of Law for several years. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from Louisiana State University and his J.D. degree from Loyola University School of Law. Mr. Fitzpatrick is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in Louisiana state courts.

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