Workers' Compensation Settlements

1:00 - 1:10

1. Types of Settlements
1. Compromise and Releases; Settlements of All Benefits
2. Commutations; Settlement of Indemnity/Wage Loss Only
3. Judge's Approved Settlements Without Full Compromise and Release

1:10 - 1:25

2. Settlement of Medical Benefits
1. Medicare Issues and Eligibility
2. Waiver of Future Medical as Part of Settlement
3. No Waiver of Medical but Medicare Eligible Claimant - Conditional Payments Issue

1:25 - 1:40

3. Use of Litigation to Encourage Settlements
1. Independent/Defense Medical Examination
2. Vocational Development/Placement
3. Surveillance
4. Forms and Interrogatories
5. Alternative Dispute Resolution

1:40 - 1:55

4. Obtaining Resignation in Conjunction With Settlements
1. General Considerations
2. Florida Litigation
3. Strategy

1:55 - 2:05

5. Catastrophic Losses
1. Life Care Plans
2. Structured Settlements
3. Potential Impact of Medicare

2:05 - 2:15

6. Child Support Issues and Other Liens

2:15 - 2:30

7. Questions and Answers