Workers’ Compensation

Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Awarded to Injured Theatrical Wardrobe Union Member

Ankin Law Attorney, Scott Goldstein recently represented an IATSE (Theatrical Wardrobe Union) member who was injured as he moved a crate of costumes weighing approximately 150–200 pounds into a storage container. The man was working as a key costumer for Entertainment Partners Enterprises where his daily job tasks included procuring, preparing, hauling, organizing, and providing

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.

Phil Risley Wins PPD and TTD for Injured Amazon Worker

Ankin Law attorney, Phil Risley recently helped an injured Amazon worker receive a positive outcome from an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission arbitrator. The injured 70 year-old man was employed as a picker by Amazon at its Matteson, Illinois facility when the accident occurred. As he was pushing a full “tote” box onto a conveyor belt