An Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed a decision by a Cook County circuit court judge holding that a workers’ compensation claim was not time-barred even though it was filed more than three years after the date of the injury. In Modern Drop Forge v. Workers’ Compensation Commission, Case No. 2012 IL App. (1st) 110539 WC-U, the
Ankin Law LLC, in collaboration with Wicker Park Advisory Council, presents LAWS & PAWS, a local gathering on April 30 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Wicker Park Field adjacent to the Wicker Park Dog Park (1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60622). The event allows the Chicago community and their canine friends to
Is SSDI taxable? While some people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may need to pay income taxes on their payments, SSDI is not taxable in most situations. If the household has additional income from a spouse or another source, however, SSDI benefits may be subject to income taxes. The uncertainty and difficulty of
Traffic flow and defined lanes help determine who has the right of way when entering a parking lot. Drivers in the primary lanes or driving around the parking lot typically have the right of way. However, the rules for right of way will depend on the circumstances and the area of the parking lot. Drivers
There are articles all over the internet that explain how to find the best broken bone injury lawyer in Chicago, but not all of these resources are credible. Choose the wrong guide, and you could end up with an inexperienced attorney whose success rate is less than admirable. Since attorney referral agencies frequently get a
When someone dies in a water-related accident, surviving family members frequently ask our wrongful death lawyers, “How does a drowning attorney prove negligence in a lawsuit?” A drowning attorney in Chicago proves negligence in a lawsuit by establishing that four elements exist. If the lawyer can establish a duty of care, breach of duty of
Common dental malpractice settlement amounts in Chicago vary significantly depending on the severity of the victim’s injuries. According to Medical Protective, the average value of dental malpractice settlement amounts is $65,000. However, dental malpractice victims sometimes recover millions of dollars. Dental malpractice can cause permanent injuries and even death. If you were injured, or you
Is Illinois a no-fault state for car accidents? Illinois is not a no-fault state for car accident claims. Instead, Illinois is an at-fault or tort state. The driver responsible for an accident pays for the injured victim’s damages. To recover compensation, the injured victim will need to file a car accident claim against the at-fault
One of the most common questions SSDI law firms hear is, “Why do I need a lawyer to file for disability?” The law does not require you to hire a lawyer to file for disability, but retaining an attorney to handle your claim is to your advantage. Although the system was designed to be a
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