LEADING WC TOPICS  Job Related Injuries Report 10:00am - (916) 278-8900; (877) 480-5900 info@capradio.org In the first comprehensive review of its kind since 1992, a UC Davis researcher has estimated the national annual price tag of occupational injuries and illnesses at $250 billion, much higher than generally assumed.That figure is $31 billion more than the direct and indirect costs of all cancer, $76 billion more than diabetes and $187 billion more than strokes.The study strongly suggests that the U.S. should place greater emphasis on reducing work-related injury and illnesses, especially since the costs have risen by more than $33 billion (inflation adjusted) since the 1992 analysis, the author said. We hear a great deal about allegedly fraudulent claims by injured workers. But we thank our friends at WILG, and especially Leonard Jernigan of North Carolina, for the following list of: Top 10 Employer/Insurance Carrier Fraud Cases. STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA COPRAC APPOINTMENT VACANCIES FOR THE 2012-2013 COMMITTEE YEAR- CAAA encourages members to participate if the are interested in joining COPRAC

	UPCOMING SEMINARS  March 10, 2012 One location only LAX. Creative Settlement Strategies - Are You Really Obtaining a Fair Settlement? How to achieve a settlement that reflects the true value of the case.  How to Maximize Your Settlements. Are You Really Obtaining a Fair Settlement?  Click here for more details. March 10, 2012 - Support Staff Seminar at two locations.  There have been many new changes in the law and procedures in this past year. This seminar is a must for all medical and legal practitioners and their staff. Here are a few of the topics covered. Click here for more details.
	ONLINE SEMINARS Click on the image below to go to the bookstore.  A video recording of the Winter 2012 Convention will be available by Mid-February.  Welcome New Members!  Don't forget to use your $100 Credit Voucher for your Continuing Education if you joined us at the New Members Luncheon.    In case you missed our Winter 2012 Convention in Rancho Mirage, you missed Susan Saladoff Producer and Director of Hot Coffe, a documentary at our session: Politicization of Worker's Compensation. The single session video taping will be available for purchase. Click on the image to see the movie trailer.  What You Can Do?  Click to see their handout.
	Register for CAAA's Educational Programs & Special Events Mar 8-9 Baseball Seminar 2012 - Scottsdale, ArizonaCANCELED Mar 10 Creative Settlement Strategies - Crowne Plaza Hotel LAX, Los Angeles Mar 10 Support Staff Seminar - Crowne Plaza Hotel LAX, Los Angeles & Oakland Airport Hilton Mar 17-24 Hawaii Seminar 2012 - Makena Beach & Golf, Maui, Hawaii May 5 MedLegal Seminar - Northern and Southern California Jun 28 - July 1 Summer Convention 2012 - JW Marriott Union Square San Francisco, CA Jan 24-27, 2013 Winter Convention 2013 - San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina Jun 26-30, 2013 Summer Convention 2013 - Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Jan 23-26, 2014 Winter Convention 2014 - Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage For a schedule of Board of Directors Meetings, click here. For information on CAAA's chapter events, click here. [Read More] Last Update 02/03/2012