Case Results

Arbitration Success For Injured School Bus Driver [2020]

Ankin Law attorney Scott Goldstein successfully argued before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission on behalf of a school bus driver who injured her shoulder at work. The driver’s injury grew out of the repetitive action of manually opening and closing the school bus door. Her injuries required her to miss work and incur medical bills. She is

Grocery Store Worker Awarded Total Knee Replacement [2022]

A grocery store overnight stock lead who injured her knee at work has been awarded medical services and a total knee replacement after a work-related injury. The injured worker was represented by Scott Goldstein of Ankin Law in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In an arbitrator decision, despite vigorous opposition by the grocery

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.

Office Fall Results in Temporary Total Disability [2019]

A data entry operator who worked for the City of Chicago Department of Water Management was injured when her office chair rolled out from underneath her and she fell to the floor. She injured her back and hips and was unable to work as she sought medical treatment. Applying for disability benefits, she was represented

Hernia Workers’ Compensation Settlements

Below is some information on hernia workers’ compensation settlements in Illinois. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )SS COUNTY OF COOK ) X Affirm and adopt | Injured Workers’ Benefit Fund (§4(d)) Affirm with changes | Rate Adjustment Fund (§8(g)) Reverse | Second Injury Fund (§8(e)18) | PTD/Fatal denied Modify | X None of the above BEFORE

Degenerative Disc Disease Workers’ Compensation Settlements

Below is a copy of an arbitration decision related to degenerative disc disease workers’ compensation settlements. ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF ARBITRATOR DECISION ____________________ Case #Employee/Petitioner____________________Employer/RespondentOn 8/9/2010, an arbitration decision on this case was filed with the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Commission in Chicago, a copy of which is enclosed. If the Commission reviews this award, interest of

Wage Differential Award for a City of Chicago Worker [2019]

Ramon Pena, Jr worked as a general laborer for the City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation. He was working as a garbage collector when he was hurt. On the day of the injury, he slipped on something under the snow while exiting his vehicle, injuring his ankle. As the case went into arbitration,