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Drunk Uber Driver

Passengers hurt by a drunk Uber driver may be able to recover compensation by filing a rideshare accident claim. When Uber drivers are impaired and cause an accident, the rideshare company may be able to be held liable for injuries. Uber is under investigation for allowing its rideshare drivers to pick up and transport passengers

The Need for an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

When you’re injured, you need all the help you can get, and you need it as soon as possible. Unfortunately, that means that some injury victims pick the first attorney they find, rather than making an informed choice. It’s important to educate yourself and find the right fit for you and your case. Using this

Josh Rudolfi Secures Permanency for PepsiCo Worker [2021]

Josh Rudolfi of Ankin Law helped an injured PepsiCo worker receive $32,551 for permanent partial disability after he injured his shoulder trying to open a door on his delivery truck. After paying $13,000 for a permanent partial disability advance PepsiCo was ordered by the arbitrator to pay an additional $19,551.60. The arbitrator ruled that the

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 Award for Injured Truck Driver [2021]

A union truck driver working for PepsiCo injured his back while delivering two liter bottles of Pepsi products to a grocery store. After multiple doctor appointments and various treatments he still has had daily pain since the injury and uses Ibuprofen as needed, as well as a heating bag after work. At an Illinois Workers’

Josh Rudolfi Helps Garbage Truck Driver Gain Workers’ Compensation Benefits [2021]

Josh Rudolfi recently helped a garbage truck operator receive workers’ compensation benefits after he injured his back on the job. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission affirmed back surgery, payment of medical bills and Temporary Total Disability for the man. (Read the full Arbitrator’s Decision Here) The arbitrator ruled the disposal company to pay $19,065 to

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