CMS released some data for their WCMSA approvals over the last three years. The data suggests that CMS increased the proposed WCMSA amounts by 14% on average, and shows that the number of WCMSAs submitted to CMS each year are trending down. Despite the limited data provided, there are other potential implications for WCMSA submitters.
Gary’s last day at the office gives us some insight into the practice of law and lessons learned.
In a recent unpublished decision, Hoots v. (Dollar General), IWCC, 2022 IL App (4th) 220441WC-U), the Appellate Court agreed with the Commission that Petitioner failed to show that her accident occurred in the course of her employment. Petitioner was not considered a traveling employee simply because she commuted to work. Further, the employer did not own, maintain, control, or direct Petitioner to traverse in the area in which the injury occurred.
Nyhan Ranked in Metro Tier 1 on Best Law Firms List for Workers’ Compensation Practice
11.7.2022
Firm News
U.S. News & World Report named Nyhan to its 2023 Metropolitan Tier 1 Best Law Firms list for the firm’s practice in Workers’ Compensation in the Chicago area.
The MSP Network, a professional organization created by the Medicare Secondary Payer industry to monitor developments in policy and practice and provide continuing education to members, recently held its annual conference in Baltimore.
In Edgar Lucero v. Focal Point LLC., (22 IWCC 0231) the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission affirmed and adopted the very first COVID-19 litigated case in Illinois, in favor of the Petitioner.
Lisa Azoory-Keller and Adam Cox Presenting at Illinois Chamber Annual Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference
9.19.2022
Presentations
Partners Lisa Azoory-Keller and Adam Cox will be speaking at the Illinois Chamber 2022 Annual Workers' Compensation and Safety Conference on November 2, 2022 at the DoubleTree Hilton.
As a young attorney, I remember (amidst the morning buzz at the Commission) overhearing another attorney proclaim something along the lines of, “If we’re not settled here and now, then we’re going to trial today… and I’m putting everything in dispute except jurisdiction and employment.”
Best Lawyers® 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® List Honors William A. “Bill” Lowry
9.12.2022
Firm News
Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry proudly announces William Lowry’s inclusion in the 2023 The Best Lawyers in America.
Crain’s Chicago Business Selects Amy Bilton for 2022 Notable Women in Law Feature
9.7.2022
Firm News
Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry proudly announces Amy Bilton’s inclusion in Crain’s Chicago Business 2022 Notable Women in Law feature.