Dec 21, 2016 | Case Law News, Illinois Workers' Comp Info
A recent case demonstrates how the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission calculates permanent partial disability. In Mark Schrubbe v. Southern Wine & Spirits, Mr. Schrubbe worked as a driver who delivered wine and spirits. He would remove orders from... Jan 13, 2016 | Case Law News, Illinois Workers' Comp Info
An injured worker’s average weekly wage is one of the most important issues in a workers’ compensation claim. It dictates how much the injured worker will receive for temporary total disability payments (TTD), and what the permanent partial disability... Jul 27, 2015 | Case Law News, Illinois Workers' Comp Info
When an injured employee’s work-related accident results in a permanent disability, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act allows various options in terms of the benefits available. Depending on the severity of the injury and the consequences thereof, both physical... May 21, 2015 | Workers' Compensation News
Late yesterday afternoon, an organization which is near and dear to my heart, the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, sent an email to all of its members, alerting us to contact our State Representatives and to tell them that we oppose further changes to the... May 14, 2015 | Work Comp Info
A workers’ compensation insurance company, third-party administrator or any other adjusting company in reality has a conflict of interest. Conflict exists because the company has received the premium from an insured employer or paid for a contract from a...