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Types of Damages in a Truck Accident Case in Chicago

Damages in a truck accident case in Chicago fall into three categories: economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. The forms and amounts of damages you may collect after a truck accident depend on the losses you suffered and the circumstances of your case. Insurance companies aim to pay accident victims as little compensation as possible. They often offer lowball settlements that
Firefighters and paramedics in a rescue operation after road traffic accident. damages in a truck accident case

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.
A severe transportation accident involving multiple vehicles, emergency responders at the scene. How Is a Truck Accident Different From a Car Accident

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 man holds a large settlement check that he has won in a trial in civil court proceedings. average Hydroxycut settlement
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.

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.
New born baby boy lying on a table just after cleaning and being assessed by a nurse. 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.
Workers working on a meat processing factory.

UMARY Supplement Recalled Due to Undeclared Drugs

Chicago, IL (11/26/2024) - Company MXBBB issued a voluntary recall of one lot of it’s UMARY hyaluronic acid tablets that were sold on Amazon. The recall was triggered by the discovery of undeclared medications in the tablets. The drugs found in these tablets, diclofenac and omeprazole, could cause severe side effects and medication interactions that may be fatal to those
Different types of drug.

Jahmal Cole – A Chicagoan You Should Know

There’s nothing that this Chicagoan won’t do to help underserved youth in his neighborhood. Sometimes it’s a simple as bringing a group of kids downtown, while other times its responding in the midst of a crisis. Jahmal Cole has done both and a lot more since incorporating “My Block, My Hood, My City” in 2016.

Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice if the Outcome Was Unexpected

You may be able to sue for medical malpractice if the outcome of your medical treatment was unexpected, but only if it can be shown that the outcome was due to a failure on the part of the medical professional to meet the standard of care. In a medical malpractice case, simply having an undesirable or unexpected result doesn’t necessarily
Medical suit, stethoscope and medical malpractice printed on a paper on a clipboard. sue for medical malpractice
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