Occupational Medicine in the Courtroom: Navigating Medical and Legal Issues

Session I – Medical Evidence in Workplace Claims: What Lawyers Need to Know – Michael P Del Bueno This session examines the legal framework for obtaining, evaluating, and using medical evidence in workers’ compensation cases. Faculty will discuss best practices for securing medical records, engaging with providers within ethical and procedural boundaries, and strategically deciding when to request an independent medical examination (IME). The session also covers how courts and commissions weigh medical documentation, what attorneys should scrutinize in records, and how to challenge or defend the credibility of medical opinions. Attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating medical evidence…