It is well settled in Indiana that worker’s compensation is meant to benefit employees and that the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act should be construed liberally. According to a recent opinion issued by the Indiana Court of Appeals, in Midwest Equipment & Supply, Co. v. Garwood, this liberal construction appears to be especially true as it … Continue reading Indiana Court of Appeals Broadens the Definition of Earnings in Calculating the AWW
Month: December 2017
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 CPT coded fees by 30%. Section 8.2 of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act grants the IWCC authority to make changes in the Fee Schedule when there exists “a significant limitation … Continue reading Efforts to Increase Illinois Medical Fee Schedule Thwarted by the IWCC
Missouri Alert: Another Reason to Insure Your New Employee is Not Undocumented
The Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation has recently issued a decision involving an illegal immigrant. In this case, the 34-year old claimant with an 8th grade education fell off a ladder sustaining injuries to his legs, feet, ankles and back. He was diagnosed with compression fractures requiring the daily use of narcotics to control this … Continue reading Missouri Alert: Another Reason to Insure Your New Employee is Not Undocumented
I&F Presents at 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 their experiences handling WC cases in Illinois with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. If this presentation or any other topic in WC interests you, please contact … Continue reading I&F Presents at Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Average Weekly Wage: You Don’t Owe What You Don’t Know
The Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed a Commission Decision in favor of respondent on the issue of whether a claimant’s concurrent wages as a pastor should be included as part of his average weekly wage calculations, in Bagwell v. Illinois Workers' Comp. Comm'n (Nestle USA, Inc. ), 2017 IL App (4th) 160407WC, 84 N.E.3d 1149, … Continue reading Illinois Average Weekly Wage: You Don’t Owe What You Don’t Know
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