Scott C. Sands
ANESI, OZMON, RODIN, NOVAK & KOHEN, LTD.
161 N. Clark Street, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
T: 312-372-3822 / Email: ssands@anesilaw.com
www.anesilaw.com
ANESI, OZMON, RODIN, NOVAK & KOHEN specializes in Personal Injury cases including:
Railroad (FELA)
Auto Accidents Premises Liability
Medical Malpractice Workers’ Compensation Maitime Law Defense Base Act
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS:
FELA:
Three (3) years from the date of the occurrence.
FELA WITH THIRD PARTY:
Two (2) years, in Illinois and Indiana, for the non-railroad party (e.g., livery service, industry).
CLAIM AGAINST METRA/ILLINOIS MUNICIPALITY:
One (1) year from the date of the occurrence.
PERSONAL INJURY/ILLINOIS:
Two (2) years from the date of occurrence (e.g., motor vehicle, premises liability).
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE:
Two (2) years from the date of the alleged malpractice or from date knew, or should have
known, malpractice occurred,
FELA DISCOVERY RULE:
Three (3) years from date knew, or should have known, the diagnosed condition was due to
occupational injury/exposure.
FEDERAL RAILROAD SAFETY ACT-WHISTLEBLOWER:
180 days from date of protected activity.
ANESI, OZMON, RODIN, NOVAK & KOHEN encourages any railroad employee who has
been injured on the job to seek legal advice immediately in order to protect his or her rights
under the FELA. To facilitate seeking competent legal advice,
ANESI, OZMON, RODIN, NOVAK & KOHEN
provides free legal advice and a toll-free number: 1-800-832-1999,
Field Representative:
Mr. Jack Ormes
(former BLET General Chairman)
Cell: 219-741-5206
jackor47@comcast.net
jormes@anesilaw.com