The Illinois Appellate Court recently held in ABF Freight System v. IWCC, 2015 IL App (1st) 141306WC, that the Commission was required to calculate AWW “Appellate Court provides new interpretation of Average Weekly Wage calculation”
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IWCC unanimously affirms I&F win in claim filed by a tire technician
As previously reported, I&F defended a case in which the claimant alleged that removing and installing tires with an air gun, in conjunction with the “IWCC unanimously affirms I&F win in claim filed by a tire technician”
Who Can Recover PPD after an injured worker Dies?
The Fourth District Appellate Court recently addressed the issue of who can obtain a PPD award when a case is litigated after the petitioner passes “Who Can Recover PPD after an injured worker Dies?”
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all of our friends! I&F ended 2014 on a high note as the Commission recently affirmed an arbitration win in which the “Happy New Year!”
IWCC Announces New Arbitrator Assignments
Effective November 1, Arbitrator Stephen Friedman will take over the Chicago call formerly handled by Arbitrator Kelmanson, and Arbitrator Michael Nowak will take over the “IWCC Announces New Arbitrator Assignments”
Governor Quinn Appoints Four New Arbitrators
Governor Pat Quinn appointed four new arbitrators to the Commission: Maria Bocanegra is an attorney at Katz Friedman, specializing in workers’ compensation. She previously worked “Governor Quinn Appoints Four New Arbitrators”
Claimant’s Involvement with Family Business not Considered “Return to Work”
This recent case illustrates one facet of the limits of the Respondent’s ability to mitigate TTD exposure prior to a claimant reaching MMI. In Sunny Hill of “Claimant’s Involvement with Family Business not Considered “Return to Work””
IWCC announces 2014 open house dates
The Commission has announced March 19 and June 19 as the Chicago open house dates for the first half of 2014. The program will begin “IWCC announces 2014 open house dates”
Governor Quinn appoints new Commissioner and Arbitrator
Governor Quinn has appointed Arbitrator Stephen Mathis as a Commissioner representing the public. Commissioner Mathis has served as an Arbitrator since 1996. Governor Quinn also “Governor Quinn appoints new Commissioner and Arbitrator”
Appellate Court Analyzes Psychological Injuries
Attorneys and claims examiners analyzing the compensability of psychological injuries often find that the standards set forth in Illinois case law and the Worker’s Compensation “Appellate Court Analyzes Psychological Injuries”