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Very rare for criminal charges to result from something like this in Illinois. I imagine it will be impossible to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she committed fraud based on a video. Important to remember that insurance companies often tape injured workers.
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Interesting perspective. The problem is that the employer has all the information and most of the time does not share information with the injured worker that may be important to his case such as you are entitled to medical treatment from a specialist and you are entitled to a fair settlement.
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This case involves a former arbitrator who was dismissed from her job. The underlying issue in this case is whether there is permanent partial disability from a cubital tunnel surgery. Under Illinois law the interpretation is that the injured worker is entitled to compensation for this type of injury.
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Very interesting case. I wrote about the Illinois Cannabis Law in the past. It expressly provides that a health insurance company cannot be required to pay for Medical Marijuana. Will this exclude an employer or a Workers’ Compensation insurance company from being required to pay for medical marijuana? There will most likely be a test case in the next couple of years.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.: Disabled protesters arrested at state Capitol | Illinois News | News Democrat.
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State money funds several programs for the disabled including Medicaid, personal assistants, and nursing home care.