Workers' Compensation

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.

Gain an understanding what benefits injured workers may be entitled to and how to prove them. This session covers medical bills, temporary and permanent benefits, vocational rehab, and client communication. You'll also get practical tips on handling client questions and building a strong case for each type of benefit.
Originally presented as part of Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.

Effective communication is critical in every aspect of workers’ compensation law. This session provides practical guidance on communicating clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, arbitrators, and judges. Learn how to manage difficult conversations, set client expectations, and maintain civility in high-stress situations. Emphasis will be placed on fostering credibility, building professional relationships, and navigating common communication challenges in workers’ compensation cases.
Originally presented as part of Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.

Learn how to evaluate whether a workers’ compensation case is compensable from both the Petitioner’s and Respondent’s point of view. This session covers the basics—jurisdiction, statute of limitations, accident, medical causation, the employer/employee relationship, average weekly wage, and available benefits. We’ll also look at real examples, including gig workers like Uber and Lyft drivers, and walk through documents commonly used in practice to help you understand what needs to be proven and how to do it.
Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.

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Whether you’re new—or still finding your footing—in handling workers’ compensation claims for Petitioners or Respondents, the IICLE® Work Comp Boot Camp 2025 is designed for you. Learn from seasoned practitioners on both sides as they share practical tips, key insights, and best practices to help you grow into an effective work comp attorney. You'll gain a solid understanding of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s unique rules and how to manage a case from intake through resolution.

How has the practice of law changed over the last 50 years and do older and younger attorneys see the practice differently? What can younger and older attorneys learn from one another to be more effective advocates? Are we listening to one another or are we talking over each other? Is anybody right or wrong and does it matter?

Originally presented as part of the Workers' Compensation Institute 2025.

Viewpoints from the perspective of decision makers at arbitration and the Appellate Court.

Originally presented as part of the Workers' Compensation Institute 2025.

A comprehensive guide to establishing and admitting evidence effectively in workers' compensation cases. This session will focus on the admissibility of various types of evidence, including text messages, emails, business records, medical records, medical bills, audio recordings, photographs, videos, medical reports, and peer-reviewed articles. Learn best practices for gathering, presenting, and challenging evidence to strengthen your cases.

Originally presented as part of the Workers' Compensation Institute 2025.