Ankin Law

Double Knee Replacement [2015]

CTA machinist receives two knee replacements Arbitrator Decision Read the full arbitrator decision below: ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF A19(b) ARBITRATOR DECISION ALGUIRE, DAVID          Case# 13WC035779Employee/Petitioner CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITYEmployee/Respondent On 9/15/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which is

Knee injury after slip on wet floor [2015]

Slip on wet floor injures worker knee Trial – Arbitrator Decision Read the full arbitrator decision below: ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF 19(b)/8(a) ARBITRATOR DECISION COLEMAN, TAMIKO Case# 14WC006181Employee/Petitioner UNITED AIRLINES INCEmployer/Respondent On 6/19/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which is

Severe Burns After Oven Explodes [2015]

Maintenance mechanic suffers burns to face,ears, lips, hands, arm and leg when oven explodes Decision ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF ARBITRATOR DECISION BURNS, RALPH                 Case# 13WC027012Employee/Petitioner LEGENDARY BAKINGEmployee/Respondent On 3/16/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Fall injures lower back, right arm and left leg [2015]

Bus maintenance worker falls and injures lower back, right arm and left leg Arbitrator Decision ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF 19(b) ARBITRATOR DECISION SPINDEL, SONYA          Case# 13WC027855Employee/Petitioner CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITYEmployee/Respondent On 12/7/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which

Pressman injures finger and shoulder [2015]

58-year-old pressman injures finger and shoulder operating press Arbitrator Decision Read the full arbitrator decision below: ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF 19(b) ARBITRATOR DECISION POWROZEK, DAVID                            Case# 11WC034064Employee/Petitioner SOMMERS AND FAHRENBACH INCEmployer/Respondent On 3/17/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the

Painter Injury [2015]

ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF ARBITRATOR DECISION RY Case# Employee/Petitioner M P E Employer/Respondent On 2/9/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which is enclosed. If the Commission reviews this award, interest of 0.06% shall accrue from the date listed above to

Laborer Case Redacted [2015]

ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF ARBITRATOR DECISION On 1/22/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which is enclosed. If the Commission reviews this award, interest of 0.07% shall accrue from the date listed above to the day before the date of

Hotel Case Redacted [2015]

ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF ARBITRATOR DECISION Case# AH Employee/Petitioner PH Hotel Employer/Respondent On 1/30/2015, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which is enclosed. If the Commission reviews this award, interest of 0.07% shall accrue from the date listed above to the

Delivery driver suffers knee injury in slip and fall [2014]

Delivery Driver slips and falls on ice injuring knee Decision Read the full arbitrator decision below: On 11/13/2014, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which is enclosed. If the commission reviews this award, interest of 0.06% shall accrue from the date listed