• Multiple Witnesses • Viewing the Scene • Testimony of Expert Witnesses (in person, deposition, video deposition) • Lay Witness (deposition, video deposition)
• Effect of Group Health Payments • How to Handle STD and LTD Payments • MSA Preparation; Who Has the Right to Prepare; Is it Practical for Petitioner to Prepare
• Proving Causation in the Underlying Case (Legal Standard-SISBRO) • Does Causation Standard Change in 19(h) Proceeding • How Does Vogel Impact Causation • Importance of Basing Opinion Upon a Reasonable Degree of Medical and Surgical Certainty-What Does This Mean?
Learn about recent Illinois Appellate Court cases that significantly impact the practice, with important insights for both Petitioner’s and Respondent’s attorneys.
You won’t want to miss this terrific annual opportunity to get crucial updates and to learn about the latest developments in workers' compensation practice directly from Commissioners, Arbitrators and experienced workers’ comp attorneys.
In this panel discussion, our faculty will discuss common questions and concerns with Justice Holdridge. Originally part of the 9th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute
This session will provide clarity around the options available for Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) and a variety of alternatives, as well as the pros/cons of each approach so that you are better prepared to make specific recommendations to clients based on risk tolerance, settlement goals, and cost when weighing options for:
Traditional MSA vs. MSA Legal Opinion
Traditional MSA vs. Evidence-Based MSA
Submit vs. Non-Submit
Originally part of the 9th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute