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Downloadable Materials for Covid-19 Claims Update – June 2021: PowerPoint Presentation Article Memo We will attempt to review and respond to all unanswered questions soon. Please feel free to reach out to Jigar, Kisa, or Mark for any unasked questions you may have about this presentation.
2021 Webinar Materials
In our first session, we reviewed and addressed the current state of Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission practice and personnel, the changes made since early 2020, as well as our expectations for the future of the Commission. Downloadable Materials for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Update – April 2021: PowerPoint PresentationArticle In our second session, we analyzed the impact of […]
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Downloadable Materials for Accident Defenses and the McAllister Decision – May 2021: PowerPoint PresentationArticle We will attempt to review and respond to all unanswered questions soon. Please feel free to reach out to Mark for any unasked questions you may have about this presentation. An announcement will be forthcoming soon for our next seminar: Friday, […]
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Downloadable Materials for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Update – April 2021: PowerPoint PresentationArticle We will attempt to review and respond to all unanswered questions soon. Please feel free to reach out to Mike or Mark for any unasked questions you may have about this presentation. An announcement will be forthcoming soon for our next seminar: […]
Illinois Legislature Amends Occupational Diseases Act
Creates Rebuttable Presumption in COVID-19 Cases The Illinois Legislature has now passed new workers compensation legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new legislation creates a rebuttable presumption in favor of certain workers if they contract COVID-19. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission had unilaterally created some new rules creating a rebuttable presumption of compensability […]
Kim Smith
I’ve been managing workers compensation claims for over 30 years. Each year seems to be worse than the year before. It took me a little while to figure out why the workers compensation system was so unfair. Unfair, no that’s not the right word. How about how one-sided it is? No, that’s not the right […]
Daniel R. Stella – Claims Supervisor, Illinois Public Risk Fund / CCMSI
I have worked with Mike Rusin and his team for the past several years. They provide timely, objective and complete analysis on our claims. Mike and his team are always available to provide a legal opinion to help assist my team and I as we manage our claim inventory. -Daniel R. Stella, Claims Supervisor […]
Nancy Paulson -AIC, Team Manager; Broadspire Workers’ Compensation
“I have worked with Mike Rusin over the years defending cases for several of my big clients. No matter how complicated the case, he is able to put things in perspective and looks at the big picture to come up with the best plan to bring the case to resolution. He is always reachable and […]
Jean Wagganer – Complex Claim Director, AIG Clayton WC Service Center
“I have had the pleasure of working with the Rusin Law firm for over 15 years. I have leaned on Mike Rusin and his firm for advice and guidance too many times to count over the years. They always provide solid recommendations and guidance. They are definitely my go to firm when I need assistance!” […]
Jose Banuelos -WCLS Senior Claims Representative, OneBeacon
“I have worked with countless firms across the country and this firm has always been one of my favorites to work with. Not only are all the attorneys a pleasure to work with but they always put in the work necessary to get the quickest and most desirable results. In many applications, timely responses and […]