COURSE NUMBER & NAME: 367 Worker's Compensation

CREDIT HOURS: Three (3) REQUIRED: no  ELECTIVE: yes

PREREQUISITES (Required): NONE.

PREREQUISITES (Advised): NONE.

WHEN OFFERED: Annually (usually in the spring semester).

SUBSTANTIVE COVERAGE AND OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

Comprehensive study of compensation and damages for death and disability due to injuries by accident and occupational diseases arising out of, and in the course of, employment. There is an emphasis on decisions of the Tennessee courts and the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Law.

RELATION TO OTHER OFFERINGS IN CURRICULUM:

Principles from Torts, Contracts, and Constitutional law are encountered.

RELATION TO BAR EXAM SUBJECTS:

RELATION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

This course is important for any lawyer engaged in a personal injury or labor law practice.