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”
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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”
Credits for Loss of Use of the Arm in Illinois after Will County Forest Preserve
“Will County Forest Preserve.” The very mention of this case – in which the Illinois Supreme Court held that the shoulder was to be classified as “Credits for Loss of Use of the Arm in Illinois after Will County Forest Preserve”
Illinois Expands the Use of Medical Marijuana
Major changes are underway in Illinois when it comes to the use of medical marijuana. On August 28, 2018, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 336, a “Illinois Expands the Use of Medical Marijuana”
*Important Changes to IL WC Act
Earlier this year, both the Illinois House and Senate passed SB 904, a bill that made changes related to the payment of medical services under “*Important Changes to IL WC Act”
Iowa Supreme Court Denies Healing Period Benefits and Holds Employer can Regain Control of Employee’s Medical Care.
In an issue of first impression, the Iowa Supreme Court agreed with the Commissioner and District Court that an employer who had initially denied liability “Iowa Supreme Court Denies Healing Period Benefits and Holds Employer can Regain Control of Employee’s Medical Care.”
Will workers’ compensation MSA guidelines extend to personal injury cases?
As we previously reported, a CMS policy for liability Medicare set-aside (LMSA) review appears to be imminent. The current state of confusion is depicted in “Will workers’ compensation MSA guidelines extend to personal injury cases?”
Wisconsin WC Advisory Council Recommends Medical Fee Schedule
The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council, created to advise the DWD and the legislature on policy matters concerning worker’s compensation law, is recommending legislators create “Wisconsin WC Advisory Council Recommends Medical Fee Schedule”
Efforts to Increase Illinois Medical Fee Schedule Thwarted by the IWCC
Earlier this year, the Medical Fee Advisory Board to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission passed a Motion (5-3) recommending that the IWCC increase certain medical “Efforts to Increase Illinois Medical Fee Schedule Thwarted by the IWCC”
I&F Presents to Illinois Chamber of Commerce
I&F regularly presents to clients, insurers, TPAs and businesses on matters of interest including worker’s compensation law and related issues. Here I&F attorneys Lauren Waninski and Kristin Thomas share “I&F Presents to Illinois Chamber of Commerce”