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Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for a Fatal Truck Accident?

Fatal truck accidents leave many people in Chicago, Illinois, reeling from the emotional and financial costs of losing their loved ones. These people may ask, "Can I file a wrongful death lawsuit for a fatal truck accident?" If you have lost your loved one in a truck accident because of the truck driver’s recklessness, you can file a claim to
Wrongful death written on the ipad with pills and stethoscope. fatal truck accident

Nationwide Duloxetine Recall Updated – FDA Sets Risk Class

October 22nd, 2024 (Chicago, IL) - Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules were recently recalled due to the presence of a chemical compound known as N-nitroso-duloxetine. This chemical is thought to increase the risk of cancer. The recall has been updated to a Class II, which is the second-highest risk level, as the presence of this chemical exceeds safe limits set by the
Tablets and pills.

BrucePac Listeria Recall Expanded to Almost 12 Million Pounds of Meat Products

Chicago, IL (October 17th, 2024) - Oregon based company BrucePac has expanded their October 9th, 2024 product recall to include an additional 1,779,000 pounds of meat, bringing the total weight of recalled product to 11,765,285 pounds. The recall was expanded to include several schools that had received the contaminated meat products. However, a school distribution list is not available at
Meat being processed in the factory.
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.

Truck Driver Awarded TTD and Total Hip Replacement in Arbitration

When a truck driver for the city of Chicago was injured at work, Scott Goldstein of Ankin Law helped him get the surgery and the compensation he needed. As a result of an arbitration hearing, the truck driver was awarded Temporary Total Disability benefits of $1,005.66/week for 91 5/7 weeks. He will also receive prospective

Right Hip work Injury shown in x-ray.

Safety Alert: John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Crash Risk

Chicago, IL (October 3rd, 2024) - John Deere, a well-known agricultural machinery manufacturer based out of Moline, Illinois, has issued a significant safety recall affecting over 163,000 compact utility tractors worldwide. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notice, a dangerous defect in the front bell crank can cause the affected tractors to lose braking capabilities, increasing the risk
Tractor in the field with sun setting.

Can You Sue a Doctor for a Birth Injury?

If your child was born with a deformity, disability, or long-term illness, can you sue a doctor for a birth injury? While some birth injuries result from natural causes, many are caused by a medical professional's negligent actions during pregnancy, delivery, or follow-up care. If you suspect that your doctor's careless actions caused your child's injury, you must prove medical
Newborn baby boy lying on a table just after cleaning and being assessed by a nurse. Can You Sue a Doctor for a Birth Injury

When Can You File a Delayed Diagnosis Lawsuit?

When you have a serious medical condition that goes untreated, it can mean the difference between life and death due to various types of complications from infections, internal bleeding, organ damage, heart attack, and stroke. If you are suffering from a delayed medical diagnosis, you can file a delayed diagnosis lawsuit in Illinois with a medical malpractice lawyer to get
Old man sitting on his wheel chair looking outside by the huge windows. delayed diagnosis lawsuit

What Is FELA in Chicago?

What is FELA? The Federal Employers Liability Act offers important protections for railroad workers injured on the job. These workers in Chicago and elsewhere may be eligible for large amounts of compensation if they can show their employers were negligent. FELA is not the same as workers’ compensation, and FELA claims can be tricky. Experienced lawyers should be able to
Group of diverse occupation people. What Is FELA

Suing Cruise Ships for Injuries

Cruise ship operators must take all reasonable precautions to keep their passengers safe. So, passengers injured due to breach of the duty of care may have strong grounds for suing cruise ships in Illinois. Cruise ship injuries can arise from food poisoning, slip and fall hazards, cruise ship employees’ negligence, medical malpractice, burns, and hazardous conditions in the recreational activity
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