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2026-04-16 14:00:00

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Strengthen your case strategy by mastering medical evidence, interpreting physician records, and making informed IME decisions to improve advocacy and outcomes in workers’ compensation litigation.

2026-04-16 14:00:00

Strengthen your case strategy by mastering medical evidence, interpreting physician records, and making informed IME decisions to improve advocacy and outcomes in workers’ compensation litigation.

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to obtain, evaluate, and strategically use medical evidence including records, IMEs, and physician depositions in workers' compensation cases.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical strategies for engaging with medical providers and building credible medical evidence to support their workers' compensation claims.

Obtaining records
Use subpoenas, medical releases, or statutory provisions to obtain records from providers.
Subjective vs. Objective
Distinguish patient-reported complaints from physician findings through examination and diagnostic studies.
Preexisting conditions
Analyze whether work accidents aggravated underlying conditions or merely exacerbated symptoms.
IME strategy
Request IMEs strategically to rebut adverse evidence without creating unfavorable opinions unnecessarily
Physician communication
Meet directly with treating physicians to understand positions before requesting written opinions.
Documentation review
Examine medical notes, imaging studies, and secondary records to find relevant case evidence.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to obtain, evaluate, and strategically use medical evidence including records, IMEs, and physician depositions in workers' compensation cases.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical strategies for engaging with medical providers and building credible medical evidence to support their workers' compensation claims.

Agenda

Session 1

Medical Evidence in Workplace Claims: What Lawyers Need to Know

Session 2

Medical Evidence in Workplace Claims: The Physician’s Perspective

clock 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Medical Evidence in Workplace Claims: What Lawyers Need to Know

Michael P. Del Bueno

Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C.

Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling

Probity Medical Services, LLC

This session focuses on obtaining, evaluating, and strategically using medical evidence in workers’ compensation claims, including best practices for engaging providers, reviewing records, and determining when to request independent medical examinations.

Michael P. Del Bueno

Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C.

Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling

Probity Medical Services, LLC

clock 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm EST

Medical Evidence in Workplace Claims: The Physician’s Perspective

Michael P. Del Bueno

Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C.

Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling

Probity Medical Services, LLC

This session explores how physician documentation shapes case outcomes, teaching attorneys to interpret medical records, identify hidden insights, recognize common pitfalls in claimant reporting, and address misinterpretations affecting workers’ compensation litigation strategy.

Michael P. Del Bueno

Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C.

Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling

Probity Medical Services, LLC

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Michael P. Del Bueno

Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C.

Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling

Probity Medical Services, LLC

Michael P. Del Bueno

Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C.

Michael P. Del Bueno is a partner at Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C., where he focuses his practice on insurance defense and workers’ compensation law. With more than 25 years of experience, he has built a career advising employers, insurers, and clients on complex workplace injury claims, litigation strategy, and evidentiary issues. His work centers on navigating the intersection of medical evidence and legal standards, particularly in defending and managing workers’ compensation matters.

Education & Credentials

He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Muhlenberg College and his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and is an active member of the Virginia State Bar.

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Del Bueno is affiliated with the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, reflecting his engagement in the defense bar and ongoing contributions to professional legal practice in workers’ compensation and insurance litigation.

Professional Involvement

He maintains active involvement in legal communities focused on defense litigation and workers’ compensation, contributing to the development of best practices in handling medical evidence and claim strategy.

Experience

With decades of experience, he has handled a wide range of workers’ compensation and insurance defense cases, advising clients on medical record evaluation, litigation positioning, and strategic case development in complex workplace injury disputes.

Michael P. Del Bueno

Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C.

Michael P. Del Bueno is a partner at Whitt, Del Bueno & Clark, P.C., where he focuses his practice on insurance defense and workers’ compensation law. With more than 25 years of experience, he has built a career advising employers, insurers, and clients on complex workplace injury claims, litigation strategy, and evidentiary issues. His work centers on navigating the intersection of medical evidence and legal standards, particularly in defending and managing workers’ compensation matters.

Education & Credentials

He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Muhlenberg College and his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and is an active member of the Virginia State Bar.

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Del Bueno is affiliated with the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, reflecting his engagement in the defense bar and ongoing contributions to professional legal practice in workers’ compensation and insurance litigation.

Professional Involvement

He maintains active involvement in legal communities focused on defense litigation and workers’ compensation, contributing to the development of best practices in handling medical evidence and claim strategy.

Experience

With decades of experience, he has handled a wide range of workers’ compensation and insurance defense cases, advising clients on medical record evaluation, litigation positioning, and strategic case development in complex workplace injury disputes.

Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling

Probity Medical Services, LLC

Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling is a board-certified occupational medicine physician with more than 25 years of clinical and evaluative experience. He specializes in independent medical examinations (IMEs), causation analysis, and disability evaluations, bringing a deep understanding of how medical evidence is developed and interpreted in workers’ compensation and litigation contexts.

Education & Credentials

Dr. Westpheling earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Drake University, his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. He is board-certified in occupational medicine and holds multiple certifications, including Medical Review Officer and Commercial Driver Medical Examiner.

Recognition & Leadership

He has held leadership roles including Chair of a residency advisory committee at the University of Iowa and Chair of an Infection Prevention Committee at Mercy Hospital, demonstrating leadership in both clinical and academic settings.

Professional Involvement

Dr. Westpheling has served on professional boards such as the Central States Occupational and Environmental Medical Association and has extensive involvement in IME training and evaluation programs, including SEAK and IAIME.

Experience

He has evaluated and treated thousands of injured workers and performed over 1.2k independent medical examinations, providing expert opinions on causation, impairment, and disability in workers’ compensation cases. His background also includes experience as a firefighter and paramedic, informing his understanding of traumatic injuries and occupational risk.

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program matters

Understanding medical evidence is essential because it directly influences case outcomes, credibility determinations, and litigation strategy in workers’ compensation disputes.
$51B
was spent annually by U.S. employers on the top ten causes of serious workplace injuries, highlighting the high financial stakes tied to accurate medical evidence interpretation in litigation.
$47k
was the average cost per lost-time workers’ compensation claim in recent 2025 reporting, where medical evidence directly determines compensability and exposure.
80
was the average number of lost workdays per claim reported in 2025, increasing disputes over medical documentation of recovery timelines and return-to-work readiness.
36%
of workplace injuries involved employees in their first year in 2025 data, highlighting the importance of medical records in evaluating causation and employer practices.

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