Although reasonable people might disagree as to the benefits of chiropractic care in the WC arena, there is no arguing the fact that a long “I&F Case Study: The IME and Issues of Necessary Medical Treatment”
Category: Cases & Legal Developments
I&F prevails where legal secretary cannot establish manifestation date of condition
I&F recently scored another repetitive trauma win when the Commission affirmed an Arbitration decision finding that petitioner failed to prove the manifestation date of her “I&F prevails where legal secretary cannot establish manifestation date of condition”
I&F wins where petitioner fails to carry burden of proof
The Commission recently reversed an unfavorable decision by the Arbitrator as to our client’s liability for renewed treatment and lost time five months after the “I&F wins where petitioner fails to carry burden of proof”
IWCC affirms an Inman & Fitzgibbons win based upon Dr. Shermer’s IME
It is often said that in a battle of opposing medical opinions (treating physician vs. IME), odds are usually in favor of the claimant that “IWCC affirms an Inman & Fitzgibbons win based upon Dr. Shermer’s IME”
General Assembly Passes WC Reform Bill
Over the course of the past year, employers and insurers in and outside of Illinois have demanded reform of Illinois ’ Workers’ Compensation Act and “General Assembly Passes WC Reform Bill”
I&F prevails with employment defense in carpal tunnel claim
In this case, the petitioner was terminated following a positive drug test which followed a separate slightly earlier alleged accident. Three months later he began “I&F prevails with employment defense in carpal tunnel claim”
Appellate Court limits Respondent’s medical liability
In a recent case the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, significantly limited the Respondent’s liability for medical bills which have been satisfied by a group “Appellate Court limits Respondent’s medical liability”
Successful Accident Defenses are No Accident
As we recently posted, a capable defense team, thorough claim investigation, and careful witness preparation are key to maintaining a successful defense to a disputed “Successful Accident Defenses are No Accident”
Respondent Wins where Bathroom is too small for Petitioner’s Claim
Accidents happen, and sometimes they don’t. A capable defense team can prove this. Congratulations to Judy Nash for a recent victory in showing that the “Respondent Wins where Bathroom is too small for Petitioner’s Claim”
Inconsistencies Doom Petitioner’s Claim for Benefits
In this case, the claimant, a 50 year old laborer, was struck in the head by a hydraulic lift upon returning to his work station. “Inconsistencies Doom Petitioner’s Claim for Benefits”