Howard Ankin

How to Prove Elder Financial Abuse

Elderly adults often become victims of financial exploitation by caretakers and even family members, but it’s difficult to prove when it happens. How to prove elder financial abuse requires identifying the abuser, gathering documented evidence, and proving intentional harm. What Is Elder Financial Abuse? Elderly adults in nursing home facilities, long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, and

What to Expect from the Defense in a DUI Personal Injury Claim

Knowing what to expect from the defense in a DUI personal injury claim can help you and your lawyer prepare evidence to debunk the other side’s arguments. One of the most common arguments is that the driver was not intoxicated. The defense may also try to show that the driver was not actually operating the

How to Determine Fault in a Construction Accident

Fault in a construction accident depends on the circumstances of the accident and its contributing factors. These factors include accident site, site conditions, and equipment or machinery used in the construction work. Insurance adjusters and lawyers review these factors when determining fault in a construction accident. Knowing how to determine fault in a construction accident

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.

What Happens if You Miss a Class Action Lawsuit?

If the motion to become a class action is approved, you and other individuals who have been harmed will be given notice and the opportunity to join a class action. If you miss a class action lawsuit, you can pursue legal action through a personal injury lawyer. How Do Class Action Lawsuits Work? Generally, a class

How to Claim Emotional Injury for a Car Accident

Understanding how to claim emotional injury for a car accident can help you optimize your financial recovery. Following a car accident, you may be able to recover emotional distress car accident compensation if you can show how the crash caused emotional distress and trauma. Car accidents often involve a variety of economic damages such as

Bumbo Urged to Recall its Popular Baby Seats

Bumbo – the popular baby seat known for its comfortable design, quirky shape, and its ability to allow infants to sit in a chair at a very young age – may soon be a thing of the past. A popular baby shower gift or pass-down item, there have been approximately 3.85 million Bumbo seats sold

Who to Sue After an Elevator Accident

Following an elevator accident and resulting injuries, you may be able to sue various parties who contributed to the accident, including property owners, maintenance companies, and elevator manufacturers. You may do so through a personal injury lawsuit that proves how one or more of these parties’ negligence led to an accident and subsequent damages. Knowing who

What Are the 4 D’s of Medical Negligence

The 4 D’s of medical negligence includes duty, dereliction to or deviation from duty, damages, and direct cause. Understanding these may help you determine whether negligence led to an injury in medical care. If a negligent medical professional caused your injuries, you may be able to recover compensation in a medical malpractice case. The 4

Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for Pesticide Poisoning?

You can file a personal injury claim for pesticide poisoning under the theory of product liability if you have been injured as a result of a pesticide manufacturer or seller’s actions. Examples include when a manufacturer does not provide sufficient safety warnings with a pesticide or does not properly test pesticides before sending them to