Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein, recently represented a 29-year-old Chicago State University grounds worker in an arbitration hearing. Mr. Goldstein helped the grounds worker, who was injured in a slip and fall accident, receive workers’ compensation benefits even as the State of Illinois had initially offered no money in the case. Earlier, at trial, the
An armored truck driver who injured her right hand while unloading boxes of quarters was awarded temporary total disability and surgery by an arbitrator. Ankin Law attorney, Josh Rudolfi was able to show that the driver was entitled to TTD as well as thumb release and carpal tunnel release surgeries. Her employer was also ordered
The value of a workers’ compensation claim for disfigurement depends on the location and extent of the injury. The impact of the disfigurement on your ability to perform everyday activities is also a crucial consideration. Any scar or deformity that hurts your appearance or reduces bodily functions qualifies as a disfigurement. A workers’ compensation lawyer can
If you are a veteran who suffers psychologically because of a traumatic event and meets certain criteria, you may qualify for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disability benefits. Knowing what qualifies a veteran for PTSD disability benefits can help you determine if applying for benefits is right for you. What Qualifies a Veteran for PTSD Disability
If you sustain a head injury at work, you may be able to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation. The specific amount of compensation you can recover will depend on the nature of the injury and certain other factors. Can You File a Claim to Recover from a Head Injury at Work? In
A 51-year-old mental health technician who was injured by a patient was awarded disability benefits and maintenance after a shoulder injury forced him to stop working. On the day of the injury, the man was helping a developmentally disabled resident in the bathroom when the resident became agitated, grabbing and pulling his right arm causing
Repetitive strain injuries are those that occur from repeating the same motion over and over again. This repeated motion eventually leads to muscle, nerve, or tendon pain that can become increasingly worse over time. If you suffer from an injury related to your jobs, such as a fall or machinery accident, you may be entitled to
Fault in a construction accident depends on the circumstances of the accident and its contributing factors. These factors include accident site, site conditions, and equipment or machinery used in the construction work. Insurance adjusters and lawyers review these factors when determining fault in a construction accident. Knowing how to determine fault in a construction accident
Before filing a claim, you might ask how long does a mesothelioma lawsuit take? The timeline for many mesothelioma cases is between three months and one year. Some mesothelioma cases may, however, linger for several years. Most mesothelioma cases settle outside the courtroom. This happens when the defendant enters an acceptable settlement agreement with the plaintiff
If you are considering pursuing compensation for a secondary injury through workers’ comp in Chicago, Illinois, you might wonder how to prove a secondary injury in workers’ compensation. You must present convincing medical evidence that establishes a direct causal relationship between your secondary injury and primary injury to prove a secondary injury in workers’ comp. A
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