WORKERS' COMP ACADEMY - Registration closes August 31, 2022
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.
Schedule
Monday, September 26, 2022
8:30 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 10:30 am
10:30 am - 10:40 am
10:40 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
4:40 pm - 5:00pm
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Grady L. Beard, Es., President SCWCEA
Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, Columbia, SC
One Will Die: The John Martin Story
John Martin was seriously injured in an industrial accident and received chemical burns over 70% of his body and chemical burns to both eyes. Through medical technology and sheer determination, John has overcome his life changing injury.
NETWORKING BREAK
Welcome and Introductions
Hal Willson, Esq., Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, Greenville, SC
Compensable Injuries
Derrick Williams, Esq., Mickle & Bass, LLC, Columbia, SC
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What qualifies as a compensable injury by accident
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Repetitive trauma claims
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Mental/Mental claims
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Occupational disease claims
Benefits Provided by the Workers' Comp System
Shannon Poteat, Esq., Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, Columbia, SC
Medical Benefits
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What treatment must be provided/choice of physician
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Medical Care after MMI/Lifetime Care
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Obtaining medical records and communication with heathcare provider
Temporary Benefits
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Determing AWW/CR
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TTD
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TPD
Permanent Disability Benefits
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PPD
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Wage Loss
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Permanent & Total disability
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Lifetime Benefits
LUNCH
Defenses to Claims
Candy Hindersman, Esq., Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, Columbia, SC
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Statute of limitations
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No notice to employer
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Intoxication/willfulness
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Fraud in the application for employment
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Going and coming rule
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Not a compensable injury (denied case)
Starting and Stopping Temporary Total/Partial Benefits
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Starting TTD (Form 15)
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Stopping TTD within 150 days from date of notice of injury
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Stopping TTD after 150 days
Closing Claims
Michelle Yarbrough, Esq., Gallivan White Boyd, PA, Greenville, SC
Informal Conference Process
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Form 16A and its effects
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Process if not agreement reached
Hearing Process
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Award
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Appeal Process
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Change of condition rights
Agreement & Final Release / Clincher Agreements
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Represented claimants
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Unrepresented claimants
NETWORKING BREAK
SC Workers' Compensation Forms
Ashley Kirkham, Esq., Collins & Lacy, PC, Columbia, SC
How the Experience Modification Rate is Determined for a Business?
Kirk Adair, Premium Auditor, APA, SC State Accident Fund, Columbia, SC
Advice from the Commissioners
Commissioners from the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission