Workers' Compensation

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Mini Med School for Workers' Compensation Attorneys

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Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 57 minutes
James Cotter
Matthew Donnelly
Charles Rawlings
David Cooper
Steve Snyder
With James M. Cotter from Boxer+Gerson, LLP + 4 others
Recorded June 10, 2024
Product ID 98680

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Overview

Overexertion Injuries, Spinal Injuries, TBI, Pre-Existing Injuries, and More

Is the injury connected to work? Does the employee have pre-existing conditions that complicate the claim? When so many workers' comp cases hinge on contentious injuries, it's critical to know the medical issues at play. This program will teach you basic anatomy and physiology before delving into repetitive stress injuries, spinal injuries, and other common worker injuries. Expand your knowledge with insights from both doctor and attorney faculty - register today!

  • Discover how repetitive trauma injuries occur and how to connect them to employment.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of degenerative disk disease, herniated disks, and other spinal conditions.
  • Learn how to differentiate pre-existing conditions from new work-related injuries.
  • Find out what really goes on at the independent medical examination (IME).
  • Receive practical, real-world insights for deposing medical experts.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Anatomy and Physiology 101 for Workers' Comp Attorneys
  2. Spinal Injuries: Degenerative Disk Disease, Herniation, and More
  3. Repetitive Stress and Overexertion Injuries
  4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) vs. Stress, Anxiety, Depression
  5. Burns, Toxic Exposure, and Occupational Illnesses
  6. New vs. Pre-Existing vs. Work-Aggravated Injuries and Conditions
  7. Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) and Reports: Behind the Scenes
  8. Doctor Deposition Strategies
  9. Legal Ethics for Workers' Compensation Attorneys
Product ID 98680

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

All times are shown in
  1. Anatomy and Physiology 101 for Workers' Comp Attorneys

  2. Spinal Injuries: Degenerative Disk Disease, Herniation, and More

  3. Repetitive Stress and Overexertion Injuries

  4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) vs. Stress, Anxiety, Depression

  5. Burns, Toxic Exposure, and Occupational Illnesses

  6. New vs. Pre-Existing vs. Work-Aggravated Injuries and Conditions

  7. Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) and Reports: Behind the Scenes

  8. Doctor Deposition Strategies

  9. Legal Ethics for Workers' Compensation Attorneys

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Candor and Fairness
    3. Communications
    4. Representing Clients With Impairments
    5. Attorneys' Fees

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

James M Cotter
James M.
Cotter
Boxer+Gerson, LLP
Matthew Donnelly
Matthew
Donnelly
Dallas W. Hartman P.C.
Dr. Charles E Rawlings
Dr. Charles E.
Rawlings
Rawlings Law Firm
Dr. David Cooper
Dr. David
Cooper
The Knee Center
Steve N Snyder
Steve N.
Snyder
MGC Law
Speaker bio
James M Cotter

James M. Cotter

Boxer+Gerson, LLP
James Cotter

is an attorney at Boxer+Gerson, LLP in their Oakland, California office. He focuses his practice on workers' compensation issues. Mr. Cotter earned his B.A. degree from San Francisco State University and his J.D. degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He is a member of California Applicants' Attorneys Association and is admitted to practice law in California and U.S. District courts of California.

Speaker bio
Matthew Donnelly

Matthew Donnelly

Dallas W. Hartman P.C.
Matthew Donnelly

is an attorney at Dallas W. Hartman P.C., located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He dedicates his practice exclusively to Pennsylvania workers' compensation representation. Mr. Donnelly has perspective from both sides of the aisle having previously worked for a major workers' compensation insurance defense firm. Currently, he represents injured workers seeking to obtain or defend their workers' compensation benefits in all stages of case handling, from initial client intake through appellate practice. Mr. Donnelly has previously lectured as a panel member for pre-law students at Grove City College. He earned his B.A. degree from Grove City College and his J.D. degree from Dusquesne University. Mr. Donnelly is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Mercer County Bar Association.

Speaker bio
Dr. Charles E Rawlings

Dr. Charles E. Rawlings

Rawlings Law Firm
Charles Rawlings

is an attorney at Rawlings Law Firm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was actively involved in medical malpractice litigation as a consultant, case reviewer, and expert witness for 25 years. Dr. Rawlings has served as a reviewer for more than 300 cases nationwide and provided both deposition and trial testimony in more than 75 cases. He has acted as a consultant to a number of attorneys and law firms in matters concerning trial preparation. The combination of his many years of experience in the medical field, extensive involvement in malpractice litigation as a consultant and expert witness, his official entry into the legal profession, and his significant litigation experience places Dr. Rawlings in a position to offer a wide range of services to his clients. He is a board-certified neurosurgeon and practiced neurosurgery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina from 1991 until he enrolled in law school. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Rawlings is acquainted with and highly knowledgeable about cases involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), birth accidents with neurological injuries, peripheral nerve injuries (PNI), spinal nerve damages, spine damage, brain tumors, strokes, and a multitude of other neurological conditions and symptoms. He is a member of North Carolina and New Jersey State bar associations, South Carolina Bar, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Diplomat of the Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurosurgeons, fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Legal Medicine, Professional Mediation Association, Association for Conflict Resolution, and fellow of the American College Board of Certified Attorneys. Dr. Rawlings earned his M.D. degree from Duke University and his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University.

Speaker bio
Dr. David Cooper

Dr. David Cooper

The Knee Center
David Cooper

owns and operates The Knee Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and the Jefferson Orthopedic residency. Dr. Cooper entered private practice as a general orthopedic surgeon in Lansdale, Pennsylvania after serving our country for eight years as a U.S. Navy Reserve medical officer. For four years, Dr. Cooper performed all types of orthopedic surgery, including neck and low back laminectomies and fusions, along with extensive open and closed fracture care. In 1980, he was recruited by Geisinger to open the orthopedic department at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, where he was one of the first orthopedic surgeons in the valley to introduce knee replacements and arthroscopic surgery. In 1981, Dr. Cooper opened The Knee Center in Wilkes-Barre to further specialize in the care and treatment of knee and lower extremity disorders. He has personally performed more than 6,000 arthroscopic surgeries, ligament repairs and knee replacements. In terms of actually performing surgeries as opposed to having interns and residents handle the cases, Dr. Cooper is one of the most experienced knee surgeons in the world, as well as being board-certified for life by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the highest honor that any medical specialist practicing in the U.S. can obtain. As a sought after speaker by many national organizations, he has spoken at the national conferences of the American Bar Association and the Risk Insurance Management Society national meetings in New Orleans and Atlanta. Dr. Cooper is an adjunct professor at Binghamton University and Kings University. He is also a frequent guest lecturer at Binghamton University, Kings University and the University of Scranton. Dr. Cooper has been a private pilot for over 30 years, and enjoys flying his turbine Bonanza to conferences and lectures.

Speaker bio
Steve N Snyder

Steve N. Snyder

MGC Law
Steve Snyder

is a member with Williams McDaniel, PLLC, where his practice focuses on general litigation. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and Memphis Bar Association. Mr. Snyder is admitted to practice in Tennessee and Arkansas; before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Western Division; and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Eastern Division. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Arkansas and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

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