I&F Presents at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference

I&F partners Steve Murdock and Kevin Deuschle (pictured below with attorney Kristin Thomas) were honored to join our friends at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for their 9th Annual Workers' Compensation and Safety Conference on October 15, 2016. Steve and Kevin conducted a workshop entitled Navigating a Workers' Compensation Claim in which an audience of Illinois employers and …

Illinois Injuries Involving Intoxication or Drug Use

In Illinois, evidence of an injured worker’s intoxication does not automatically bar entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits. However, the 2011 Amendments to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act did change the law in this area to make it an uphill battle for an employee to recover for injuries sustained while intoxicated. Pre-2011, the Act provided that …

Illinois Independent Map Amendment Ruled Unconstitutional

We here are Inman & Fitzgibbons find it important to keep up to date on legislative matters that are not necessarily related to our areas of practice, but are still important nonetheless. The Illinois Independent Map Amendment is one such case. The Independent Map Amendment is a citizen led effort to establish a non-partisan, independent …

Attorney Sonia Das Recognized By Indiana State Bar Association

Each year, the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) recognizes individuals for their contributions to the legal profession and the citizens of Indiana. This year, Sonia Das of I&F's Indianapolis office received a Presidential Citation Award at the annual awards luncheon in Indianapolis on Sept. 9, 2015.  The Citation was presented by ISBA President Carol M. Adinamis. Sonia …

Missouri Commission Doused Horseplay Claim

In a recent Missouri case involving "horseplay," the claimant, Hedrick, was a mechanic who suffered serious burns resulting in a coma when he intentionally lit a can of adhesive which a coworker was holding. It caused an explosion and serious injuries to both the coworker and himself. The claimant required substantial treatment and incurred medical …

Marque Medicos Accused of Workers’ Compensation Fraud

Recently, Liberty Mutual Insurance brought a $17 million insurance and common law fraud lawsuit against Marque Medicos, a Chicago-based medical practice known for treating neck and back injuries of worker’s compensation claimants, alleging fraudulent billing practices. In its August 17, 2016 complaint against Marque Medicos, Liberty Mutual Insurance alleged that Marque Medicos billed for therapy …