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Can I Sue for Malpractice If I Signed a Waiver

Can I sue for malpractice if I signed a waiver? Whether you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit after signing a waiver depends on the language and terms found in the waiver. Before signing a waiver, it's important to review and understand the terms and informed consent.

Salmonella Cucumber Recall: What Consumers Need to Know

Chicago, IL (12/13/2024) – Between November 27 and December 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced 11 food recalls linked to cucumbers contaminated with salmonella. This contamination led to an outbreak of salmonellosis affecting 68 individuals across 19 states, with 18 hospitalizations reported. The origin of the contamination was traced to American cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de

Should I Talk to the Trucking Company’s Insurance Adjuster?

Should I talk to the trucking company's insurance adjuster? If you find yourself asking this question after a trucking accident, you should refrain from communicating with the insurance adjuster or the trucking company without having legal representation on your side. Issues can arise that may not be immediately obvious to you. You need to safeguard your rights, and your attorney
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.

How Is a Truck Accident Different From a Car Accident?

Are you wondering, "how is a truck accident different from a car accident?" A truck accident is usually more catastrophic than a car collision. The injuries victims sustain in truck collisions can be severe and life-altering. That makes truck accident lawsuits more complex. They require a different approach when managing the legal affairs and insurance claims associated with the case.

How Much Is the Average Hydroxycut Settlement?

The average Hydroxycut settlement is unclear, as the settlements vary greatly for these cases. However, you may be able to recover total compensation in a class action lawsuit against Hydroxycut's makers to cover medical bills and other financial and personal losses resulting from the use of this supplement.

A Client With 2 Cases at Ankin Law

With over 85 people on staff, Ankin Law has the ability to help a wide-range of clients. At the same time, we can help people who come to us with more than one case, which is the situation that Chris S. found himself in over the past year. Already working on a case with attorney

Ankin Law Wouldn’t Let Tashica Quit on Her Case

After she was injured in a shuttle bus crash at work, her employer was trying to give Tashica problems when filing a claim. Ankin Law wasn’t about to let that stand – and two attorneys helped get the job done. Attorney John Powers helped Tashica get treatment and a settlement from her employer. Attorney Maria

Can You Sue for Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a medical condition commonly linked to negligent actions or errors a medical professional makes during prenatal care and childbirth. When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy early in life, it's important to find out if the condition was caused by negligent medical actions and whether can you sue for cerebral palsy.

Nationwide Meat Recall Spurred by Listeria Contamination

Chicago, IL (November 30, 2024) - Yu Shang Food Inc. has updated their prepared meats recall, bringing the total amount of meat recalled to 72,240 pounds after testing confirmed contamination with the listeria bacteria. This is a 67,651 pound increase from the original 4,589 lbs of meat recalled on November 9th.