Work Comp Boot Camp – Online On-Demand Sessions

Learn from the arbitrators themselves what they think practitioners should know about pre-trials, deposing a witness and proposed Commission decisions. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

Learn about reviewing decisions from the Commission through the Appellate Court. Gain a general understanding of procedural considerations including standards of review, deadlines, and the required briefs and filings. We will discuss next steps, how to appeal to the Commission, preparing for oral arguments and briefs, circuit court, appellate court and supreme court and the standard of review as you go up. 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.

What do we have to prove, how do we prove it, what are we asking for, and how do we prepare witnesses for trial? Learn best practices for setting the case for trial, pre-trials, and at trial. The discussion will include evidentiary issues, what evidence are you presenting and why such as: surveillance, social media, witnesses, and depositions. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.