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What If the Doctor Acknowledges the Mistake?

Medical errors affect countless people every day, but proving negligence in a medical malpractice case can be challenging. What if the doctor acknowledges the mistake? While rare, such admissions do occur, and they can sometimes speed up the resolution of injury cases. However, a doctor’s acknowledgment of an error doesn't automatically establish legal liability for medical malpractice. In Chicago, there
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Types of Damages in a Cerebral Palsy Claim

If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you may be eligible to recover damages in a cerebral palsy claim. This condition is commonly linked to medical negligence occurring during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-natal care. The types of damages in a cerebral palsy claim include economic damages, like medical bills, and non-economic, or general damages, like pain and suffering.
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Carrot Recall Issued Over E. Coli Risk

Chicago, IL (11/18/24) - Grimmway Farms has recently recalled a batch of carrots and baby carrots due to the risk of E. coli contamination. This recall affected 19 brands across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. This recall affects their organic carrots that did not have a “best if used by” date, but were available between August 14th to October
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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 Long Do You Have to Sue for a Birth Injury in Chicago?

The Illinois statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years, but exceptions apply. For example, Chicago parents may have up to eight years after a child’s birth (or even longer) to sue for a birth injury. Work with an attorney to clarify the time limits in your case and to file as promptly as possible.
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Signs of Erb’s Palsy in Infants

Signs of Erb's palsy in infants include a poor grip strength, holding the arm close to the body, and absent reflexes. The infant may also struggle to move the affected hand. One of the things that could go wrong in childbirth due to a medical provider's negligent action is an injured infant, as is the case with Erb’s palsy. You
Newborn baby crying on the delivery table. Signs of Erb's Palsy

What Is Erb’s Palsy?

What is Erb's Palsy? Erb's Palsy is an injury that harms your baby's brachial plexus nerves, which control the sensation and movement of the arms, shoulders, and hands. This injury usually occurs during childbirth, whereby the baby's neck is overly stretched to one side, causing nerve damage.
Doctor listening to the heartbeat of a newborn in an infant incubator. What Is Erb's Palsy

Hammond’s Waffle Cone Recall Updated

November 7th, 2024 (Chicago, IL) - On September 5th, 2024, Hammond’s Candies of Denver, Colorado recalled their 4oz bags of dark chocolate filled mini waffle cones due to undeclared milk found in the product. Recently, the FDA updated this recall to include a “class II” risk level, the second-highest risk level for recalls.
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Nurse Injured by Patient Will Receive Surgery and TTD

Ankin Law Office attorney, Scott Goldstein, represented a nurse who was kicked and injured by a patient in the Intensive Care Unit where she worked. In a 3-0 Commission Decision win on appeal, Goldstein was able to secure payment of medical services, back and shoulder surgery, and temporary total disability benefits. The nurse will receive

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Meet LaVont’e Stewart Sr. – A Chicagoan You Should Know

Turning a negative into a positive has become his specialty and is the reason the organization he runs is even in existence. When a little league group he was involved with disbanded, LaVont’e Stewart Sr. wanted a way to continue to help the youth of the South Shore community. So he started “Lost Boyz Inc.”

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