Maricopa Community Colleges  LAS285   19896-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
LAS285 19896-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Worker's Compensation
Nature and extent of coverage in Worker's Compensation cases; benefits available; procedural options open to claimants; problems commonly encountered in proving cases.
Prerequisites: Completion of Legal Assisting Degree or Certificate Program or permission of Department Chairperson or Program Director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LAS285   19896-20086 Worker's Compensation
1. Describe the factors to be considered in determining the nature and extent of coverage under Worker's Compensation. (I)
2. Describe the types of benefits available under Worker's Compensation. (II)
3. Describe the procedural options available in a Worker's Compensation case. (III)
4. Describe the problems inherent in proving a Worker's Compensation case. (IV)
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LAS285   19896-20086 Worker's Compensation
    I. Nature and Extent of Coverage
        A. Nature of the contract
        B. Kind of employment
        C. Relationship between parties
        D. Accident and disease
        E. Time and place of accident
        F. Type of activity
      II. Disability Benefits
          A. Temporary total
          B. Temporary partial
          C. Scheduled vs. unscheduled
          D. Loss of earning capacity
        III. Procedural Options
            A. Administrative
            B. Uncontested case
            C. Contested case
          IV. Problems of Proof
              A. Causation
              B. Burden of proof
              C. Methods of proof
              D. Independent causes
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