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Your Guide to Reporting Work-Related Injuries in Illinois

The sooner you report the injury, the better. Illinois has several laws regarding work-related injury reports, and it’s important to be aware of deadlines that may affect your claim and your right to recover compensation. Our workers' compensation attorneys can guide you through the accident reporting process and help ensure that you avoid common claims mistakes.
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What Is Workers’ Compensation, and How Does It Work?

What is workers' compensation insurance, and how does it work? If you sustain an injury or illness as a result of a work-related incident or exposure, workers' compensation benefits will cover the cost of your medical treatment and a portion of your lost wages. The work injury lawyers at Ankin Law in Chicago can help you determine what kinds of
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Can You Sue For A Car Accident?

People involved in a car accident in Chicago, Illinois, might wonder, “Can you sue for a car accident?” You can sue for a car accident that leaves you or a loved one with serious physical or emotional injuries. Suing allows you to recover compensation enough to cover all the losses and expenses arising from the car accident. Taking legal action
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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.

Scott Goldstein Secures TTD, Medical Expenses, and Future Care for Injured Fork Lift Driver

Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein, helped secure temporary total disability, payment of medical bills, and prospective medical care for an injured forklift driver. The 32-year-old female will receive: temporary total disability benefits of $573.33/week for 47 1/7 weeks, commencing 1/25/22 through 12/20/22; $44,186.20 for reasonable and necessary medical services up to this point; and she

Forklift driver safely loading boxes onto a semi trailer from loading dock, avoiding a work injury.

What to Do When the Insurance Company Commits Fraud

When an insurance company commits fraud, you may file a claim or lawsuit against the offending insurer. However, it's important to know what constitutes fraud in these cases before you open a case. Here you'll learn what insurance fraud is, including some examples of fraud, and find out what steps to take if you discover that your insurer has acted
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Is It Worth Suing After a Car Accident?

Is suing after a car accident worth it? If you were injured by another driver, you may have to file a car accident lawsuit. Car accidents can leave victims facing life-changing injuries. By filing a lawsuit, victims can bolster their finances against the consequences of an accident that wasn't their fault.
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