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 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
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
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
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
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
A new Illinois law makes it easier to obtain COVID-19 benefits for essential workers for illness contracted in the workplace. Illinois Passes Presumption Law Protecting Essential Workers On June 5, 2020, a new bill was signed into law by Illinois Governor J. D. Pritzker expanding unemployment benefits, as well as enhanced sick leave and pay
A recent amendment to Illinois workers’ compensation rules makes it easier for essential workers to get workers compensation benefits if they are exposed to COVID-19 while performing their job. For help with your claim, contact a lawyer for COVID-19 exposure. Workers’ Comp Benefits for Illinois Essential Workers On April 16, 2020, an emergency amendment to
Disabled veterans may still qualify for benefits after having their TDIU claim denied. Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) provides disability benefits to eligible veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Eligibility for TDIU is determined by evaluating the veteran’s medical condition to determine his or her degree of disability. The percentage of disability
If you are a person who has a disabling condition, and you have applied for SSDI or SSI, you may be required to get a Social Security disability medical exam to obtain benefits. This type of exam is usually performed by an “independent” doctor who is selected by the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately, while these
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