Attorney Allison Mecher prevailed in an appeal to the IWCC in defense of an alleged repetitive trauma claim. The claimant, an Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant to “I&F Prevails on Appeal to Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Carpal Tunnel Case”
Category: Cases & Legal Developments
Illinois: Injuries Sustained During Voluntary Recreational Programs
According to Section 11 of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, accidental injuries incurred while participating in voluntary recreational programs – including but not limited to athletic events, “Illinois: Injuries Sustained During Voluntary Recreational Programs”
Illinois: Injuries Sustained During Voluntary Recreational Programs
According to Section 11 of the Illinois Workers Compensation Act, accidental injuries incurred while participating in voluntary recreational programs – including but not limited to “Illinois: Injuries Sustained During Voluntary Recreational Programs”
Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression – compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, “Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa”
Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression – compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, “Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa”
I&F Prevails where Illinois Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident
I&F Attorney Michael Bantz obtained a successful result in recent litigation, where the Petitioner’s fall was found not to arise out of her employment. The “I&F Prevails where Illinois Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident”
I&F Prevails as Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident
I&F Attorney Michael Bantz obtained a successful result in recent litigation, where the Petitioner’s fall was found not to arise out of her employment. The “I&F Prevails as Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident”
Inman & Fitzgibbons Prevails as Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Reverses Arbitration Decision on Review
In a case that once again reminds us of the importance of a thorough medical investigation, a favorable decision was received by Associate Attorney Lauren “Inman & Fitzgibbons Prevails as Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Reverses Arbitration Decision on Review”
Facts Matter: IL Appellate Court Shows Importance of Thorough & Timely Accident Investigation
The Appellate Court recently affirmed a Commission decision that the petitioner had failed to prove an accident in ZENO PIECHOWICZ, Appellant, v. ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION “Facts Matter: IL Appellate Court Shows Importance of Thorough & Timely Accident Investigation”
Facts Matter: Another Illinois WC Stair Case
Accidents that involve stairs are a common occurrence for employers and we will continue to highlight interesting cases that can be used as a framework “Facts Matter: Another Illinois WC Stair Case”