IL WC Update: Thorough Accident Investigation leads to ruling in Respondent’s favor at Circuit Court

In a case with exposure in excess of $150,000.00, I&F Attorney Frank Johnston prevailed in an appeal to the Circuit Court in defense of an alleged accident brought by a police officer. The Circuit Court agreed with the Arbitrator and Commission in finding that no accident took place. After years of litigation, Petitioner walked away …

I&F to Present on COVID-19 Issues with Champaign County Chamber of Commerce

Tomorrow morning I&F Partner Kevin Deuschle and Attorney Michael Bantz will host the following webinar along with the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Claims: What Employers Need to Know Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. This webinar will address the new workers’ compensation issues that employers will be confronting …

I&F to Host March Seminar with the IL Chamber of Commerce on the Strategic Use of AMA Impairment Ratings

  Attorney Allison Mecher will answer your questions about how and when to use Impairment Ratings in Illinois WC cases in a March 5, 2020 online seminar with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Register here.

I&F to Host Seminar in IL on Recreational Marijuana’s Impact on the Workplace and Employers

On Tuesday Feb 18, 2020, Partner Colin Mills and attorney Michael Bantz from I&F’s Champaign office will be working with the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce to host a seminar addressing the impact of the new changes regarding cannabis legalization and effects on employers and the workplace. The seminar, entitled Recreational Marijuana’s Impact on Workplace …

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 …

I&F Presents at 10th Annual Illinois Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference

Inman & Fitzgibbons attorneys Terry Donohue and Allison Mecher recently presented on the topic of Lost Time Benefits at the 10th Annual Illinois Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference. In this presentation, they discussed the basics of temporary total and temporary partial disability benefits, the current case law governing TTD/TPD, and common situations …