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Labor Codes 3212 and 3213 detail the workers compensation benefits provided to certain classes of employees, for certain types of injuries. To read about them, click below:

Labor Code 3212
Labor Code 3213

SESSION 2 - THE DUTY BELT PRESUMPTION

LYCETT VS. COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

There was great disagreement whether the Police Officer in this case qualified for industrial lumbar spine injury under the "duty belt presumption." Officer Lycett met the first qualifier in that he had indeed worked more than 5 years as a full time police officer. But the defendant contested the claim because Officer Lycett had not worn a duty belt for the entirety of the 5 years of requisite service. The WJC was not persuaded by this argument.

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The "Presumptive Injuries"

The "presumptive" injuries under LC 3212 and 3213 provide great insight to the tremendous liberal construction afforded to police officers, correctional officers, sheriffs, and other select classes of employees. This is well illustrated in police officers with the "duty belt presumption."

SESSION 3

The Post Employment Cumulative Trauma Injury Claim

Medical Characteristics of Post Employ CT Claims

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The Post Employment Cumulative Trauma Injury Claim

Learn latest trends and statistics regarding this common claim that eventually finds its way to the Qualified Medical Evaluator.

SESSION 4 - Common Report Violations

The DWC Report Quality Committees are intent on improving the quality of QME Reports so that the Reports can better be used to resolve disputed issues. Here you can read the conclusions of the Committee's investigations.

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Common Report Violations

There are a few key elements to include in each and every one of your QME Reports. When you do, the reader of the Report becomes convinced of your compliance, your credibility, and your accuracy as a meticulous evaluator. In this Live Video, I share the most important of these simple secrets.

SESSION 5 - EVALUATION SCHEDULING TIMELINES

INCREASED FLEXIBILITY IN SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS

Just passed February 2, 2023, CCR 31 allows for up to 90 days to schedule initial and follow up appointments.

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TIMELINES IN THE QME EVALUATION

Everything about the QME evaluation is governed by timelines. And most of these timelines are under the direct and total control of the QME. In this Live Video, be a hero and learn how to COMPRESS your timelines to efficiently move cases through the system.

Session 6

The QME's Secrets of Success at Deposition

Important Labor Codes and Codes of Regulation

These are the Labor Codes, and Codes of Regulation that are referenced in the presentation that govern the Deposition process:

California Code of Regulation 10727
California Code of Regulation 9795
California Code of Regulation 35.5 (f)
Labor Code 5710
California Code of Civil Procedure 2025.420

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The QME's Secrets of Success at Deposition

Learn the Insider's Secrets of 1) the rules, 2) the reasons, and 3) the roles of the parties at Deposition.

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Online Course Examination

Click the link to access the online course examination. You must get each answer correct to receive your Certificate of Completion. If you do not get each answer correct, you can go back and re-take the examination. When you are done, you can print your Certificate of Completion.

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