Understanding Workers' Compensation Benefits

Get a Petitioner’s and Respondent’s perspective on how to evaluate whether a case is compensable. Review the case law and the basics of all workers’ compensation cases, including jurisdiction, statute of limitations, accident, medical causation, employer/employee relationship, average weekly wage, the benefits a person would be entitled to and more. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

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.

Arnold G. Rubin presents recent Illinois Appellate Court cases that significantly impact Workers' Compensation practice, with important insights for both Petitioner's and Respondent's attorneys. Originally presented as part of the Workers’ Compensation Institute 2024: How to Handle High Stakes Claims Plus How to Avoid Having Robots Write Your Brief.