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”
Category: Insurance Industry
Let’s Just Eliminate the IL Workers’ Compensation system??
If Illinois Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) has his way, Illinois employees and employers will need to take matters to Illinois’ already over-burdened circuit court system. “Let’s Just Eliminate the IL Workers’ Compensation system??”
Gov. Quinn proposes workers’ compensation changes
According to Crain’s Chicago Business and the AP, Gov. Pat Quinn is proposing changes to the workers’ compensation system in Illinois “to prevent potential abuses “Gov. Quinn proposes workers’ compensation changes”
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”
Sen. Bill Brady introduces competing ideas for changes to IL WC Act
The last few weeks have seen criticism of the IL Worker’s Compensation system, especially as it relates to state employees, erupt from all corners of “Sen. Bill Brady introduces competing ideas for changes to IL WC Act”
WC Act to be Amended? Sen. McCarter continues his efforts for WC change
As we previously reported, in the immediate wake of the reports of repetitive trauma claims filed by employees of the Menard correctional facility and concerns “WC Act to be Amended? Sen. McCarter continues his efforts for WC change”
General Assembly Ignores WC Reform
As many of you may know, the 96th session of the Illinois General Assembly ended yesterday in the very early morning hours following several weeks “General Assembly Ignores WC Reform”
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”
Illinois Legislators Start 2011 with WC Reform
Happy New Year to all of you! We hope you enjoyed your holidays, and we welcome all of our readers to 2011, when we continue “Illinois Legislators Start 2011 with WC Reform”