WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DEFENSE
ORENSTEIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. handles the defense of workers’ compensation claims throughout the State of Illinois. We have experience in every venue in the state, and we have developed a good reputation with Petitioner’s Counsel and Arbitrators throughout Illinois. Our experience in workers’ compensation defense includes the following:
• Investigation of claims fo
r bases for denial, subrogation potential and possible insurance fraud.
• Conduct file review meetings and educational seminars to help keep clients fully informed in regards to their cases and to laws affecting their interests.
• Representation of employers’ interests in subrogation claims.
• Participation in arbitration hearings and Workers’ Compensation Commission review hearings throughout the State of Illinois including hearings involving repetitive motion claims, acute injury claims, claims involving traveling employees, psych/stress claims, catastrophic injury claims, alleged wage-differential claims, alleged odd-lot and medical permanent total disability claims, and claims involving the death of claimant.
• Representation of employers’ interests before the Circuit Court and Illinois Appellate Courts.
• Representation of employers’ interests in pro se matters; including negotiating settlement terms, preparation of settlement contracts and facilitating settlement approval.
