The Illinois Third District Appellate Court has taken another look at whether TTD is warranted when a claimant with restrictions is fired. In the recent “IL Appellate Court Reevaluates Post-termination TTD”
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IL Special Legislative Session and Competing Workers’ Compensation Bills
Governor Bruce Rauner called a 10-day Special Session of the Illinois Legislature. The purpose of the Special Session is to address the on-going budget stalemate. “IL Special Legislative Session and Competing Workers’ Compensation Bills”
Missouri WC Repetitive Trauma Update – Statute of Limitations: When does the clock start ticking?
There are often issues relating to the statute of limitations in carpal tunnel and other repetitive trauma cases. When does the clock actually start ticking? “Missouri WC Repetitive Trauma Update – Statute of Limitations: When does the clock start ticking?”
Indiana Employer and Its Subsidiaries Protected by the Exclusive Remedies Provision of the Act
In Brenda Hall v. Dallman Contractors, LLC, 51 N.E.3d 261 (2016), the Indiana Court of Appeals recently addressed whether an employee could pursue a negligence “Indiana Employer and Its Subsidiaries Protected by the Exclusive Remedies Provision of the Act”
Illinois WC Alert – Rebutting the 6(f) Presumption
The Appellate Court recently issued a decision that clarifies how to apply the rebuttable presumptions referred to in section 6(f) of the Illinois WC Act, “Illinois WC Alert – Rebutting the 6(f) Presumption”
Recent Missouri Activity Appears Favorable for Employers
Employers in Missouri should expect a continued decrease in workers’ compensation insurance costs as the Missouri Department of Insurance has recently recommended a 4.6% decrease “Recent Missouri Activity Appears Favorable for Employers”
The Obstinate Children and the Illinois General Assembly
Having grown up in rural west central Illinois, surrounded by farmers and manufacturing laborers from John Deere and International Harvester, it was instilled in us “The Obstinate Children and the Illinois General Assembly”
I&F Prevails in IL Claim where Medical Records Contradict Petitioner’s Testimony
I&F recently prevailed at arbitration in an Illinois WC claim with a ruling that saves the employer thousands of dollars. The petitioner, a laborer, suffered a work “I&F Prevails in IL Claim where Medical Records Contradict Petitioner’s Testimony”
Continuing Education Opportunity: I&F to Conduct Mock WC Trial with Illinois Chamber of Commerce – June 13, 2017
Please join us as we conduct a mock trial for an Illinois worker’s compensation case. We will demonstrate how to present a defense with strategic “Continuing Education Opportunity: I&F to Conduct Mock WC Trial with Illinois Chamber of Commerce – June 13, 2017”
I&F Prevails in IL Claim as Petitioner’s Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Held Unrelated to Work Duties
I&F recently prevailed in a trial over the disputed issue of the Petitioner’s bilateral carpal tunnel conditions. The Petitioner alleged that her diagnoses and surgeries were “I&F Prevails in IL Claim as Petitioner’s Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Held Unrelated to Work Duties”