Workers’ Compensation

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

Josh Rudolfi Fights for Man Hit by Forklift

Ankin Law attorney, Josh Rudolf recently represented a worker who was injured when he was struck by a forklift on the job. The dock man/forklift driver, stated his duties included unloading tractor trailers by hand or with a forklift. On the day of the accident, he was on a dock looking for a piece of

Nurse Injured by Patient Will Receive Surgery and TTD

Ankin Law Office attorney, Scott Goldstein, represented a nurse who was kicked and injured by a patient in the Intensive Care Unit where she worked. In a 3-0 Commission Decision win on appeal, Goldstein was able to secure payment of medical services, back and shoulder surgery, and temporary total disability benefits. The nurse will receive

What Is FELA in Chicago?

What is FELA? The Federal Employers Liability Act offers important protections for railroad workers injured on the job. These workers in Chicago and elsewhere may be eligible for large amounts of compensation if they can show their employers were negligent. FELA is not the same as workers’ compensation, and FELA claims can be tricky. Experienced lawyers should be able to