Work Comp Boot Camp 2025 – Online On-Demand Sessions
Select from a variety of individual sessions all originally presented at the IICLE® Work Comp Boot Camp. Learn about the unique rules of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and how to handle a work comp case from beginning to end. These programs are available for immediate purchase and viewing online on-demand at your convenience. Alternatively, you can purchase and view the entire program by clicking here.
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 Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.
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 Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.
When is the right time to settle a case—and how do you guide your client through it? This session covers the pros and cons of settlement, key factors to consider, and how to protect your client through strong contract language. Learn how to approach negotiations, handle Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) and liens, and explain the process clearly to your client while managing their expectations. We’ll also cover how to navigate disputed settlements and set realistic expectations to avoid misunderstandings. A practical guide to managing both the legal and personal sides of settlement. Originally presented as part of Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.
Get practical guidance on how to prepare a workers’ compensation case for trial from start to finish. Learn what you need to prove, how to prove it, what you’re asking for, and how to get witnesses ready. We’ll cover best practices for pre-trials, trial strategy, and handling common evidentiary issues. Topics include presenting surveillance, social media, deposition testimony, rules of evidence and witness credibility to build a strong case. Originally presented as part of Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.