In a very recent and highly significant decision issued on February 17, 2012, (Will County Forest Preserve District v. Denzil Smothers), the Appellate Court has “Appellate Court “Shoulders” the Burden of Massive Change to PPD Evaluation”
Inman & Fitzgibbons announces New Partners
Inman & Fitzgibbons, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Terry Donohue and Kevin Deuschle have just become partners with our firm. They have served as “Inman & Fitzgibbons announces New Partners”
Governor Quinn Appoints Three New Arbitrators
Governor Pat Quinn today announced the appointment of three additional arbitrators to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) to review workplace injury claims. The arbitrators “Governor Quinn Appoints Three New Arbitrators”
I&F Prevails where Petitioner Fails to Paint Picture of Work Related Repetitive Trauma
Tina Freund was recently successful in obtaining a zero award with the denial of all benefits for alleged repetitive trauma claims to aclaimant’s knees, resulting in “I&F Prevails where Petitioner Fails to Paint Picture of Work Related Repetitive Trauma”
Workers’ Compensation Preferred Provider Programs Approved
The Illinois Department of Insurance has announced the approval of three workers’ compensation Preferred Provider Programs: Corvel, Coventry and HFN. Their contact information can be found “Workers’ Compensation Preferred Provider Programs Approved”
I&F Announces 2012 Docket Coverage
As you know, the IWCC has significantly changed the prior venue system with the creation of the so-called “Super Venue” system which divides the state “I&F Announces 2012 Docket Coverage”
2012 Fee Schedule is Online
The IWCC has announced that the 2012 Fee Schedule is online. To view the fee schedule rates for 2012, click here. Note that the 2012 rates “2012 Fee Schedule is Online”
Thorough Witness Prep Produces Recent I&F Win
At times Respondents are presented with scenarios where the medical evidence and histories appear very consistent and contemporaneous with the accident and the defense largely “Thorough Witness Prep Produces Recent I&F Win”
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I&F Case Study: The IME and Issues of Necessary Medical Treatment
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”