“…In just one example of how Illinois’ system is abused, a hotel maid recently was awarded a $42,500 claim for carpal tunnel after working less than 30 days and 180 hours at a Springfield hotel…”
The workplace should be the primary cause of the injury or aggravation of the previously existing condition- Employers should not be on the hook financially for injuries that occurred outside of the workplace or in the course of previous employment
- Health care providers should use nationally recognized American Medical Association and utilization review standards when determining a person’s impairment and treatment following an injury
- These AMA standards are used in more than three dozen states across the United States and provide a measure of objectivity
- Workers who are injured while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol should not be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits
- The only exception would be if they can provide that the workplace caused the injury
- Illinois should limit “wage differential” awards that are currently paid for life
- These monetary awards are designed to make up the difference between an employee’s pay before and after an injury and were never intended to be paid past retirement age
Read more: http://www.bnd.com/2011/05/01/1690712/guest-view-its-time-to-get-workers.html#ixzz1LJ1LGtpZ
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