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Nerve Damage Workers’ Compensation

In this guide, you will learn about nerve damage workers’ compensation. When a worker suffers nerve injuries caused by an accident or repetitive stress activities at work, he or she may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Various types of occupations can lead to nerve injuries. Although some job-related nerve injuries are caused by trauma

Mental Health Workers’ Compensation

In this guide, you will learn all about mental health workers’ compensation benefits. Worker’s Compensation for Mental Health Victims in Chicago and surrounding communities have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits for work-related mental conditions. In Illinois, workers’ compensation benefits are generally available to victims who suffer injuries or illnesses while performing work activities,

Burden of Proof in Workers’ Compensation

In this guide, you will learn all about the burden of proof in workers’ compensation. Workers’ Compensation Burden of Proof When filing a workers’ compensation claim in Illinois, the injured worker is required to prove that he or she is eligible for benefits. Although this can be extremely burdensome for individuals who are already suffering

Airline Employee Workers’ Compensation

In this article, you will learn all about airline employee workers’ compensation. Workers’ Compensation for Airline Employees When airline workers are injured or become ill because of airplane crashes, turbulence, or other work-related incidents both on and off of the plane, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Airline workers of all kinds –

PTSD Workers’ Compensation

PTSD Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at Ankin Law Traumatic events can cause severe psychological damage that can persist for years, even decades after the event transpired. A workers’ compensation lawyer in Illinois can help individuals file claims for the long-term damage witnessing or experiencing traumatic events can create. Understanding PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric

Asbestos Removal Safety Violations

Asbestos Accident Lawyers at Ankin Law In this article and infographic, you will learn about asbestos removal dangers and asbestos removal procedure violations. The unsafe removal of asbestos by unprotected workers poses a huge health and safety risk in today’s workplace. Although asbestos is known to cause lung cancer and mesothelioma, it is not banned

Coronavirus Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Howard Ankin, a Coronavirus workers’ compensation attorney, appeared on WCIU Channel 26’s, The JAM Morning Show on April 15, 2020 to talk about how COVID-19 is impacting workers and workers compensation law. Like all television shows around the country, WCIU is operating remotely as they adhere to social distancing guidelines. As the hosts and Howard

Improper Disinfection: Is a Business Liable for Covid Injuries?

Employers may be liable for failing to provide adequate protection to employees, which can result in employees contracting COVID-19. The question of liability comes as businesses face lawsuits that employees are filing against employers in some cases. The Rise of COVID-19 Lawsuits Recently, Walmart has become the defendant in one of the first lawsuits pertaining to

Illinois COVID Workers’ Compensation

From Howard Ankin Since March 2020, I have been consistently asked my opinion about filing for Illinois COVID Workers’ Compensation benefits for their, or their families, COVID-19 diagnosis, resulting medical bills, lost pay from work, long-term injuries, or death. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer. My office provides free consultation to anyone who calls to

Is the Covid-19 Pandemic Pushing Truckers Past Their Limits?

A rise in essential delivery services across the nation is putting more trucks on American roads and highways and pushing truck drivers past their safety limits. Truckers Pushed to Their Limits Under normal conditions, the trucking industry must comply with strict regulations imposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). However, the COVID-19 pandemic