I&F’s Michael Bantz – Stacking Wins: Respondent Prevails by Establishing Unexplained Fall Did Not Arise Out of Employment

When we last heard from Attorney Michael Bantz - on Wednesday - we reported that he prevailed in a claim before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission based on issues surrounding the petitioner’s credibility. He's chalked up another success story as he also recently succeeded in a Review Decision where the IWCC reversed the Arbitrator on …

I&F Prevails where Petitioner’s Credibility is an Issue

Attorney Michael Bantz recently won an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Review Decision based on issues surrounding the petitioner’s credibility and allegations of an accident.  The petitioner alleged that he had fallen down 10-15 concrete stairs.  However, the timing of the petitioner’s allegations was raised a red flag, as on the very day of the accident …