Ametros was founded with the vision of making healthcare easy for injured individuals that are paying for their medical needs out-of-pocket. Our mission is to help those individuals save money on their ongoing medical expenses, provide them with support, and simplify the process with all the key players in healthcare, including insurers, employers, attorneys, medical providers and Medicare.
WORKERS' COMP ACADEMY - Registration closes September 16, 2025
Designed to reinforce and enhance your knowledge of the SC Workers' Compensation System, the Annual Workers’ Comp Academy will be held in conjunction with the Annual Educational Conference. This program is geared toward individuals new to the workers’ compensation system as well as seasoned professionals who need a “refresher” in various general topics.
Limited seating. Pre-Registration Required. Onsite registration will not be available.
Tentative Agenda
Monday, October 19, 2026
9:40 am – 9:45 am Opening Remarks, Welcome & Introduction
Hal Willson, Esq., Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, PA
9:45 am – 10:45 am Compensable Injuries
Derrick Williams, Williams & Roche
• What qualifies as a compensable injury by accident
• Repetitive trauma claims
• Mental/Mental claims
• Occupational disease claims
10:45 am – 11:00 am NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Benefits Provided by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation System
Jason Lockhart, MGC
Medical benefits
• What treatment must be provided/choice of physician
• Medical Care after MMI/Lifetime Care
• Obtaining medical records and communication with healthcare provider (§ 42-15-95)
Temporary benefits
• Determining AWW/CR
• TTD
• TPD
Permanent Disability benefits
• PPD
• Wage Loss
• Permanent & Total disability
• Lifetime benefits
12:00 pm – 12:45pm LUNCH
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Defenses to Claims
Kevin Couch, Esq., Couch Law
• Statute of limitations
• No notice to employer
• Intoxication/willfulness
• Fraud in the application for employment
• Going and coming rule
• Not a compensable injury (denied case)
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm Starting and Stopping Temporary Total Benefits
Hal Willson, Esq., Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, PA
• Starting TTD (Form 15)
• Stopping TTD within 150 days from date of notice of injury
• Stopping TTD after 150 days
1:45pm – 2:30pm Types of Settlement & Mediation
Kenya Miller, Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, PC
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm NETWORKING BREAK
2:45pm – 3:15 pm Best Court Room Practices
Commissioner Gabe Coggiola
Commissioner Cindy Dooley