The 6th Annual Workers’ Compensation Institute will help you handle your most difficult cases more effectively. Learn how to prove and defend repetitive trauma claims (including analysis of the accident, notice and medical causation), prove up medical bills, and effectively handle occupational disease and hearing loss cases. You also won’t want to miss the annual case law update and hearing from the decisionmakers!

Hear from both sides of workers’ compensation practice as you learn from key decision-makers at this essential IICLE program. During the course of this learning experience, you will gain valuable insights into important cases and feel better prepared to confront practice challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge. Register today!

Understand common issues regarding foundation for and admissibility of medical records, medical bills, doctor’s testimony and opinions. Originally presented as part of Developing & Admitting Medical Evidence, available in its entirety as P2004-20U.

Originally presented as part of Work Comp Trial Boot Camp, available in its entirety as P1812-18U.

A review of important recent Illinois Appellate Court cases that significantly impact the practice, from the perspective of both Petitioners and Respondents. Originally presented as part of the 6th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute, available in its entirety as P9001-19U.

Learn about recent Illinois Appellate Court cases that significantly impact the practice, with important insights for both Petitioner’s and Respondent’s attorneys. Originally presented as part of the 7th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute, available in its entirety as P9001-20U.

Learn about the top tips you need to remember when taking or defending a doctor’s deposition from both the Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s perspective. Originally presented as part of Developing & Admitting Medical Evidence, available in its entirety as P2004-20U.

Learn how to most effectively handle tricky medical evidence in your civil and work comp cases. Hear from physicians who will explain the medical terminology and help you present their findings in the most compelling manner possible. Understand best practices for obtaining medical records, complying with HIPAA, taking doctors’ depositions and admitting medical evidence at trial. Learn the difference between evidentiary requirements in civil court and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Learn from a Petitioner’s and a Respondent’s attorney about the rules and statutes governing e-filing and get an update on applicable case law. The Commission will also provide insight into e-filing. Originally presented as part of the 7th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute, available in its entirety as P9001-20U.

Understand how to navigate CompFile, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s new electronic filing and case management system. Get your questions about the new system answered by IWCC staff.