Malawi Volunteer Trip
- March 31st, 2019
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Bill and his daughter Caroline went on a volunteer trip to Malawi, a country in southern Africa, in October of 2018. They worked with scientists involved with a wildlife reintroduction program to Majete National Park. It is a huge success…
Touching Lives—and Feet
- March 20th, 2017
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In October, I had the opportunity to participate in one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Each year, a charity organization known as “Soles for Souls”, descends upon Cabo San Jose Mexico and provides shoes for the locals….
EVALUATING MEDICARE’S NEW INTEREST IN DENIED CLAIMS: Keeping Medicare from Derailing your Denial
- January 19th, 2017
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Every so often Medicare causes an industry freak out (legal term) by stating a new policy or threatening to do so. The most recent freak out involves Medicare’s review of denied claims. Medicare’s decision to reconsider its position on these…
New Chariman Appointed to the IWCC
- December 2nd, 2014
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The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission has a new chairman. Ronald A Rascia has been appointed to the Chairman position after the resignation of former chairman Michael Latz on November 30th. Chairman Rascia has been with the Commission since 2011, first…
Dockets Announced for Newly Appointed Arbitrators
- October 15th, 2014
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The newly appointed arbitrators have completed their training and will begin their tenures on November 1, 2014. In Chicago, Arbitrator Friedman will handle the dockets formerly handled by Arbitrator Kelmanson. Chicago will also receive two new arbitrators, Arbitrator Bocanegra and…
New Arbitrators Appointed To The Commision
- September 19th, 2014
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Governor Quinn has appointed four new arbitrators to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Once these arbitrators complete their training, they will be assigned to specific zones. Stop by here for more updates as they become available. From the IWCC website,…
Settlement Language May Open the Door to Unintended Liability for Future Medical Treatment
- September 19th, 2014
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While addressing a minor pleading error, the Western District of Missouri opens a major can of worms that will have great impacts on settlement agreements. The case of Frank Pierce v. Zurich American Insurance Company, WD77095, filed by the…