Ankin Law attorney, Joshua Rudolfi received a favorable decision for his client, a saw helper, who injured his back at work. The Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. employee was loading steel pipes, which required him to step onto a cart. When the cart moved, it caused him to lose his balance and fall, injuring his back
Workers’ Compensation
Knowing what to do after an accident at work increases the chances of a successful workers’ compensation claim. Taking appropriate steps after a workplace accident in Chicago, Illinois, allows you to document the incident and compile adequate evidence to build a strong case. It also protects your health. These steps include reporting the incident to your employer, documenting the incident,
After a work-related injury or illness, employees in Illinois can recover compensation through a workers' compensation claim if they meet all eligibility requirements. There are multiple elements you must consider to successfully file a claim and secure total coverage for your injuries.
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.
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
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
Repetitive trauma injuries are known by many names including repetitive stress injuries, repetitive strain injuries, repetitive motion injuries, cumulative trauma disorders and regional musculoskeletal disorders among others. All of these terms describe the same type of condition. A repetitive trauma injury is one that is caused by the repetition of a specific action or task.
When most people think of workers’ compensation claims, they don’t think of office worker injuries. Because office workers typically sit at their desks throughout the day, they are perceived to be at very little risk of injury. Construction worker injuries are expected because working at a construction site seems dangerous. On the other hand, an office does not seem
In a highly contested case, Ankin Law attorney Scott Goldstein secured disability payments, knee surgery, and payment of medical bills for a truck driver who injured his knee at work. The award includes payment of outstanding medical bills of $1,310.20; Temporary Total Disability payments of $991.33/week for 55 2/7 weeks; and right knee arthroscopic surgery,
Ankin Law attorney, Brien DiNella, recently represented a 52-year-old leasing consultant in her arbitration hearing. The woman injured her neck, wrist, shoulder, and lower back as a result of a tumble down a flight of stairs during her duties working for Monument Real Service, LLC. This was a totally disputed workers’ compensation case, which are
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