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TRIAL OF A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASE: SECOND INJURY FUND
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| Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Workers’ Compensation Section |
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| Click here to print paper registration form |
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Workers’ compensation cases involving the Second Injury Fund can be intimidating, even to the most experienced practitioner. Critical questions often arise, such as…
- What if your client received a prior partial workers’ compensation disability
award and later claims a subsequent aggravation of the pre-existing injury?
- When and how should you proceed with a Second Injury Fund case?
This “how to” program will take you step-by-step through the discovery and trial of a workers’ compensation Second Injury Fund case. The program is designed for general practitioners and workers’ compensation attorneys at all levels of experience. You’ll hear an authoritative panel share practical tips and proven strategies that can help you win your next case.
Enhance your ability to handle a second injury fund case by exploring…
• How to file a Second Injury Fund petition
• Rule 12(b) issues
• When and how to proceed with a Second Injury Fund case when your client has a
work-related aggravation to a pre-existing partial injury
• How to make a prima facie case when filing the Second Injury Fund application
• How to prepare the accident or exposure for trial
• How to prepare the medical records
• How to handle medical testimony: treating physicians; the physician’s report;
expert witnesses; the hypothetical question
• How to prepare the petitioner
• Understanding the partial trial system
• Rules of Evidence you need to know
• How to prove your case
• Fact finding and conclusions of law
• How to prepare the judgment
• Fund defenses
• Calculating off-sets: Social Security, disability, pensions, third party
• Apportionment of pre-existing or unrelated post-accident disabilities
…and more
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| Tuition fees | Reg. Fee | Reg. Type |
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General Tuition (REG)
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$169.00
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REG
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NJICLE Season Tickets (STX)
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1 Season Ticket(s)
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STX
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MEMBERS, NJSBA Workers’ Compensation Section (COS)
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$125.00
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COS*
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MEMBERS, NJSBA (NJB)
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$135.00
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NJB*
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MEMBERS, NJSBA YLD (YLD)
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$125.00
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YLD*
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Recent admittees (past 2 years) (YL)
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$145.00
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YL
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Paralegals (PAR)
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$109.00
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PAR
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Law Students (with Student ID) (STU)
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$0.00
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STU
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Full Time Judges (JUD)
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$0.00
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JUD
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| Credit Type | Credit Amount |
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WCM:
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1.0
credits pending
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PAS:
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3.0
($12 fee for all PA credits)
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WCG:
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2.25
credits pending
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NYP:
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3.5
transitional credits
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DOOR REGISTRATIONS: $179
Advance registration closes at noon of the day preceding the program. After that time you may still register, space permitting, for the Door Registration Fee. PLEASE CALL FIRST to confirm the seminar schedule and space availability.
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| * NJSBA Member Price – To qualify for this reduced price, you must provide your NJSBA Member# at the time you place your order. If you place your order without providing your NJSBA Member#, you will be charged the regular price. |
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TRIAL OF A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASE: SECOND INJURY FUND
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