An Ankin Law client who injured her right shoulder at work saw her Workers’ Compensation Commission decision upheld by the Appellate Court of Illinois. As a result, her employer was ordered to authorize and pay for the medical treatment recommendations of the claimant’s physician. The woman injured her shoulder as she reached behind herself in
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A union truck driver working for PepsiCo injured his back while delivering two liter bottles of Pepsi products to a grocery store. After multiple doctor appointments and various treatments he still has had daily pain since the injury and uses Ibuprofen as needed, as well as a heating bag after work. At an Illinois Workers’
When a 60-year-old gutter guard installer fell from a ladder at work and fractured his heel doctors treated him for his injuries. Over the next few months he was given crutches, a cast and a CAM boot. As his right foot was slowly healing he reported pain in his right knee as well. His employer
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.
Attorney, Scott Goldstein of Ankin Law represented a City of Chicago Department of Forestry employee who suffered a series of injuries while on the job. He lacerated his left index finger while cutting a tree, he injured his left rotator cuff when his saw got stuck, he injured his neck and left thumb when his bucket suddenly dropped,
Ankin Law attorney Scott Goldstein successfully argued before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission on behalf of a school bus driver who injured her shoulder at work. The driver’s injury grew out of the repetitive action of manually opening and closing the school bus door. Her injuries required her to miss work and incur medical bills. She is
A grocery store overnight stock lead who injured her knee at work has been awarded medical services and a total knee replacement after a work-related injury. The injured worker was represented by Scott Goldstein of Ankin Law in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In an arbitrator decision, despite vigorous opposition by the grocery
Slip and fall accident settlements are the results of negotiations between the victim, the defendant, the defendant’s insurance company, and the attorneys. Fair slip and fall accident settlements typically consider the type of injury, the defendant’s conduct, and the pain and suffering the victim endured. Most slip and fall cases settle out of court because
Creating a brand message that stands out from the competition in the personal injury law space is difficult to pull off on a good day. Add a pandemic to the mix and the challenge is immense. As a marketer, how do you continue to build trust in your brand while not seeming insensitive to the
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