Investigating and Defending Workers' Compensation Claims [3425] | |||||||||||||||
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017 Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: Short North Ballroom B Speakers: Jennifer Brill, Partner, Hunter Brill LLC Nicole Hunter, Partner, Hunter Brill LLC Track: Workers' Compensation Secondary Track: Legal Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: Basic Description: Ohio employers must understand the Ohio workers' compensation system and play by the rules if they want to contest or defend against a claim. This session leads an employer through what is necessary to contest a claim — from the initial date of injury through the Industrial Commission of Ohio (IC) hearing process. The presenters identify key components required for a successful initial claim investigation. In addition, they explain the types of injuries that are compensable. The presenters also discuss the defenses available to employers who want to contest a claim, the collection of medical evidence and proper preparation for IC hearings. Learning Objectives: Identify the essential information needed to investigate a workers' compensation claim Recognize defenses available to employers who want to contest a workers' compensation claim Describe ways to minimize lost-time claims and get injured workers back to work quickly
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