Inman & Fitzgibbons secured a “no liability” Arbitration Decision following a recent trial involving an employee who fell to the floor when a chair she “I&F Prevails in IL: Rolling Chair Found Not to be an Increased Risk”
Tag: ILLINOIS WORK COMP
IL Amends Exclusive Remedy Provisions of WC and OD Acts
On May 17, 2019, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1596 into law as Public Act 101-0006. The new law amends the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and “IL Amends Exclusive Remedy Provisions of WC and OD Acts”
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”
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”