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Health Insurers’ Subrogation Liens Are to Be Legislatively Regulated

WebUnder this rule of law, where a claimant’s attorney creates a common fund out of which payments are made to subrogation lien holders, those lien holders were expected to …

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Colorado Supreme Court Finds Employers May Lawfully Terminate …

WebColorado Supreme Court Finds Employers May Lawfully Terminate Employees for Use of Medical Marijuana. On June 15, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court issued Coats v.Dish …

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Fraudulent Concealment Remains a Tough Nut to Crack for …

WebFraudulent Concealment Remains a Tough Nut to Crack for Medical Malpractice Plaintiffs. By Michael J. Mersot. In the recent case of Hanks v.Cotler, the Illinois Appellate Court …

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The Affordable Care Act and The Supreme Court’s Landmark …

WebThe Supreme Court’s landmark decision upholding a majority of the law will likely go down as one of the most influential decisions in American history. The decision serves to not …

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Hospital’s Liability for Sexual Misconduct of a Physician-Employee

WebWhen a hospital terminates the employment relationship with a physician under a cloud of suspicion of sexual misconduct, it puts to rest concerns over safety for patients and co …

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Medical Records Service May Charge Full Statutory Amount for …

WebSmith and Keeton Obtain Defense Verdict for Surgical Group in Peoria County. Quinn Johnston attorneys Matthew Smith and Ryan Keeton obtained a not guilty verdict for a …

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J. Matthew Thompson

WebMatt joined Quinn Johnston in 2018 having built an impressive practice with concentration in the defense of medical malpractice and healthcare litigation. He has helped to attain …

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Estate Planning, Probate & Trusts

WebRegardless of your financial situation, the estate planning and probate attorneys of Quinn Johnston can assist you in preparing a will, trust, or durable power of attorney to help …

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Statute of Limitation Updates in Medical Cases

WebStatutes of limitation create predictability by ending liability after a period of time. Section 13-212 (a) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure establishes a two-year statute of limitations …

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Exculpatory Contracts: Are They Enforceable

WebExculpatory provisions have been found to be enforceable and barred claims in a variety of circumstances. For example, a lessee of a horse who had become “spooked” was not …

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Protecting Medicare’s Interests in Liability Settlements

WebMedicare Reporting Obligations. RREs must report to CMS any settlement, judgment, award, or other payment to the claimant, regardless of whether or not there is an …

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Is Private Practice Finished

WebA 2010 survey through The Physicians Foundation showed that 41% of practices were owned by a hospital or other large entity. The survey also revealed that a minority of …

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Disability Leave Under the FMLA, ADA and the Illinois Workers

Web50 or more employees for each working day during each of 20 or more weeks in the current or preceding calendar. Eligible Employee: (1) has been employed by the employer for at …

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Controlling Risks When an Injured Worker Dies

WebControlling Risks When an Injured Worker Dies. By Robert H. Jennetten. This article will suggest strategies to control risk in cases where there is risk of premature death either …

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Illinois Appellate Court Issues Two Opinions

WebIllinois Appellate Court Issues Two Opinions Concerning Nursing Homes. By Kevin M. Miller In the past few months, courts of appeal in Illinois have issued two decisions significant …

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Supreme Court Reinstates Award of PTD Benefit Plus Specific Loss …

WebThe Illinois Supreme Court recently awarded a petitioner benefits for statutory permanent total disability benefits associated with the complete loss of use of his legs plus additional …

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Attorney Fee Provision of Hospital Records Act Does Little to …

WebAttorney Fee Provision of Hospital Records Act Does Little to Encourage Timely Compliance. By Michael J. Mersot. The Illinois Hospital Records Act (735 ILCS 5/8-2001) …

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