Law 673:  Workers Compensation Law

This course will be a general survey class on rules relating to workers compensation claims and litigation. The course will begin with an overview of the historical development of workers compensation laws, then survey the general principles applicable to such laws, with particular emphasis on the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. Guest speakers will include an arbitrator, a petitioner’s attorney, and a claims manager.

Sequence and Prerequisites: None

Evaluation: Grading will be by a final administered exam.