A six year collaborative study from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that workplace arc flashes could be more dangerous than originally thought. The two organizations reviewed more than 1,000 arc flash accidents to gain a better understanding of these types of incidents. Workers’ compensation
Chicago accident attorney Howard Ankin says that a new study from financial website Wallethub shows that while Illinois may be one of the safer states to drive in, it’s not as safe as it should be for workers. Financial site Wallethub recently ranked Illinois as the eighth safest state in which to live in the
On April 9, Social Security Administration representatives gave a House subcommittee sobering news about the disability program’s financial status. The Social Security disability program is scheduled to begin having shortfalls in 2016. The agency has been reviewing cases to find opportunities to save money. However, an agency representative said that they could clear all of
A little-known wrinkle in President Obama’s most recent budget proposal could have a significant impact on millions of disabled workers. The proposed change would prohibit individuals who receive disability benefits from also receiving unemployment benefits. Supporters of the proposal say it would save nearly $3.2 billion over 10 years. Opponents of the change say it
According to new research, lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The study was conducted by researchers in Australia and the United States. The research team reviewed disability statistics from more than 187 countries from 1990 to 2010. They found that more than one-third of disability cases are caused by lower back
On Jan. 15, the Social Security Administration added 25 new diseases to its list of qualified conditions for its Compassionate Allowances program. The Compassionate Allowances program gives individuals with certain conditions fast-track status so their disability claims can be approved in days rather than weeks or months. Chicago attorney Howard Ankin says the fast-track claims program
The Social Security’s agency report for 2013 shows that disability applicants had the longest average wait time for approval in four years. Applicants had to wait for an average of 396 days for an approval in 2013. That’s the longest since 2009, when applicants had to wait an average 470 days from the time they
A new study in Stroke Journal from the American Heart Association says that many women can’t accurately identify the signs of a stroke. That lack of stroke awareness could prevent women from getting effective treatment and may lead to serious consequences like death or disability. Chicago attorney Howard Ankin has experience helping stroke victims obtain
Attorney Howard Ankin is expressing his support for a World War II veteran who finally received Social Security disability benefits after a 28-year battle. However, the Chicago attorney says that the veteran’s fight is an extreme version of the same battle many other disabled veterans fight every day. John Brenan served in the Pacific theater
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