The lawyers at Schefer Petric & Simpson are happy to provide you with a seminar on the workers compensation topic of your choice. We believe it is crucial that Employers and Carriers stay abreast of the current statutory and case law trends to effectively and appropriately handle claims with work related injuries. We currently have seminars available on the following topics:

 

CASE LAW UPDATE – This presentation provides a comprehensive update and analysis of the recent court decisions in the workers’ compensation arena.

 

HEART AND LUNG PRESUMPTION – In this seminar, we review Florida Statute 112.18 and discuss the claimant’s burden to prove entitlement to the presumption. We also review the current case law trends as to First Responders.

 

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY NEGOTIATE AN ADUSTER’S DEPOSITION – Our attorneys will go over the commonly asked questions in Adjuster’s depositions. We will also review proper claim’s handling procedures so that you will be ready for your deposition testimony.

 

EXPOSURE CLAIMS – In this presentation, our lawyers will review Florida Statute 440.02 and the burden upon the claimant to prove entitlement to benefits when there is an alleged exposure event.

 

PTSD AND THE FIRST RESPONDER – This presentation, reviews the recent statutory changes to Florida Statute 112.1815 and how to effectively handle mental and nervous injuries when the claimant is a First Responder.

 

MEDICAL AND NERVOUS INJURIES – Our attorneys review Florida Statute 440.093 and the case law pertaining to this statutory section to assist you in your claim’s handling where there is a mental or nervous injury.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF COMPENSABILITY – In this seminar, our attorneys review Florida Statute 440.092 and discuss and analyze cases regarding issues with recreational activities, the going and coming rule, deviation from employment, and traveling employees.