PALEGAL 042 - Workers' Compensation Law for Paralegals

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    Description
    (3) This course will take an in depth look at the California Workers' Compensation system, from the occurrence of a work-related injury or illness to the final resolution of the claim. Students learn the substantive and procedural processes, roles and responsibilities of the claimant, employer, healthcare provider, insurance company, lawyers and the paralegal. Learn about and prepare the necessary forms and pleadings required for both the injured worker and the defense, discovery, electronic court filings (EAMS), deposition summaries, penalties, discrimination, serious and willful misconduct, fraudulent claims, the relevant state and federal laws and related ethical obligations.