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IL SB1863

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dan McConchie

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces maximum attorney fees for death cases, total disability cases, and partial disability cases from 20% to 15% of the sum due for 364 weeks of permanent total disability based on the employee's average weekly wage.

  • Maintains 20% maximum fee cap for initial or original claims in other types of cases, subject to Commission approval.

  • Prohibits attorney fees for undisputed medical expenses and temporary total disability compensation unless payment is refused, improperly delayed, or terminated by the employer.

  • Caps attorney fees at $100 for cases with no dispute regarding liability where the accident resulted in death, statutory permanent disability, amputation, testicle removal, or total vision loss.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

ATTY FEES WORKER COMP 15% MAX

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/5/2017
Tort Reform3/1/2017
Judiciary2/28/2017
Assignments2/9/2017

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