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”
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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”
Missouri Commission Finds Horseplay Equals No Pay
Both in Missouri and in Illinois, accidents caused by horseplay in the workplace are usually not compensable. Horseplay or “goofing off” is generally not acceptable “Missouri Commission Finds Horseplay Equals No Pay”
WI Supreme Court takes first look at 2013 law that disqualifies claimants from receiving unemployment benefits for “substantial fault.”
The May 4, 2017 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Lela Operton v. LIRC, 2017 WI 46, highlights the need going forward for employers denying unemployment “WI Supreme Court takes first look at 2013 law that disqualifies claimants from receiving unemployment benefits for “substantial fault.””
Iowa Governor Signs WC Bill
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a workers’ compensation bill that reduces benefits for injured workers, notably benefits for shoulder injuries, and decreases coverage for “Iowa Governor Signs WC Bill”
Indiana Court of Appeals Holds Termination of Employment does NOT Bar Entitlement to TTD Benefits in Indiana
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently weighed in on an issue that could prove troublesome for Indiana employers. In March, the Court addressed the issue “Indiana Court of Appeals Holds Termination of Employment does NOT Bar Entitlement to TTD Benefits in Indiana”
Illinois WC Legislative Update – May, 2017
The Illinois Legislature has been busy with Workers’ Compensation related bills and we have been busy keeping our readers up to date. There are 3 “Illinois WC Legislative Update – May, 2017”
I&F and Illinois Chamber of Commerce present “The Life of a Workers’ Compensation Claim”
Inman & Fitzgibbons, Ltd. attorneys Allison P. Mecher and Lauren L. Waninski recently presented “The Life of a Workers’ Compensation Claim” to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. “I&F and Illinois Chamber of Commerce present “The Life of a Workers’ Compensation Claim””
IL WC Update: Taking the “Voluntary” out of Voluntary Recreation Programs
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, accidental injuries incurred while participating in “voluntary recreation programs” do not arise out of and “IL WC Update: Taking the “Voluntary” out of Voluntary Recreation Programs”
I&F Illinois Legislative Update
In addition to our regular duties defending employers and insurers across the Midwest, I&F maintains a dedicated Legislative Watch Group that stays up to date “I&F Illinois Legislative Update”