Florida Workers’ Compensation Issues: 2022 Claims Handling Update – Session 1

Presented by McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver and Stern, P.A.

Continuing Education Approved for Florida Adjusters - Refer to Course ID to avoid duplication.

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8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. EST

The State of the State - Florida - James N. McConnaughhay

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Law and its rules and regulations are constantly changing. This presentation deals with important decisions made by the recently held legislative session that will affect how claims are handled in Florida. In addition, there will be a discussion of changes in the Florida law that have taken place from an administrative standpoint.

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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST

Accidents, Injuries, and Occupational Diseases 121983 - R. Stephen Coonrod & Suzanne Yong Gutierrez

What types of medical conditions and illnesses are compensable under Florida Law? The Panel will discuss the statutory requirements for compensability of physical and mental conditions, including infectiousdiseases such as COVID. 1333879/1334194

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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST

Recent JCC Trends 121984 - Susan N. Marks & Jennifer T. Reimsnyder

This presentation will focus on recent decisions by the Judges of Compensation Claims, regarding relevant litigated Chapter 440 and 60Q issues that are routinely surfacing across the State. 1332338/1333957

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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST

Caselaw Update 121985 - Tracey J. Hyde, Ryan Davis & Taysha L. Carmody

Recent significant decisions by the Florida First District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court over the past year and their impact on Florida claims handling is the subject of this breakout. 355734/13326