When is the appropriate time to consider settlement? What are the advantages and disadvantages of settlement and what factors should be considered? How can you offer your client the most protection relative to the settlement contract language? This session will discuss negotiations, settlement contracts, what to include and address in settlement, MSA, liens, and how to explain the process to your client and discuss dispute settlements. Originally presented as part of the
Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.Credits: 0 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 1 Other PR
Philip A. Bareck, Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca, Chicago
Michelle L. LaFayette, Ganan & Shapiro PC, Chicago
Arbitrator Dennis O’Brien, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago
Expires 10/1/2025