Ankin Law workers’ compensation attorney, Jonel Metaj helped an injured tire repairman secure needed surgery after being injured at work on two separate occasions. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission arbitrator ruled that Mr. Metaj’s client would receive $30,054.90 for unpaid medical bills, and 208-2/7 weeks of Temporary Total Disability payments at the rate of $455.53 per week.
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
Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein represented a City of Chicago Motor Truck Driver who was injured when the street sweeper he was operating was hit by another vehicle. The Arbitrator found that the driver, Preston Smith is entitled to have and receive from the City of Chicago an award of permanency equivalent to $95,245, representing
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
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
There are several questions to ask a personal injury lawyer after an accident. If you have been injured in a personal injury accident, such as an auto accident, trucking accident or workplace accident, or if you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you are likely hurt, angry and confused. Victims of personal injury accidents may
A needlestick injury can have serious consequences for Chicago and greater Illinois healthcare workers. At Ankin Law, we understand these consequences and want to provide you with the information you need to know about what to do after a needlestick injury. What Is a Needlestick Injury? Needlestick injuries, also called sharps injuries, are a serious problem
In order to receive Social Security Disability benefits, a person must have one of the Social Security disability qualifying conditions. Understanding the guidelines and qualifying conditions can be complicated. A Social Security disability lawyer can help people understand if their conditions qualify. Understanding Social Security Disability Qualifying Conditions Is Difficult To qualify for Social Security
People who are new recipients of social security benefits may need to ask – does Illinois tax Social Security? A Chicago Social Security benefits attorney can help social security recipients understand their rights and obligations. Social Security Benefits Social Security Disability benefits are usually awarded to people cannot perform work with monthly income over $1,070.
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