If a misdiagnosis results in harm or injury to a patient, the patient can file a medical malpractice claim with a lawyer to recover compensation for damages. A misdiagnosis of an illness, disease, or injury can lead to serious health complications and even death for some patients. If the patient dies due to a misdiagnosis,
When filing a claim, injured workers may ask, “is workers’ comp based on where you live or where you work?” Workers’ compensation is based on the state in which your employer is located and where the job is performed. Many job providers in Chicago and other communities in Illinois have workers who reside in, or
In 2013, a total of 4,381 motorcycle riders died in crashes across the country. The most common type of fatality in a motorcycle accident is a head injury. Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of brain injuries by 67 percent and death by 37 percent. While the number of deaths is less now than in
Scott Goldstein and Josh Rudolfi of Ankin Law won an Appellate Court decision that saw a school bus driver receive medical care and temporary total disability benefits after a shoulder injury at work. The veteran bus driver injured her arm and shoulder when she operated the manual lever to open the door to the school
Ankin Law attorney, John Powers won temporary total disability benefits and surgery for a meat factory employee who injured his back at work. The worker had slipped on a piece of meat and felt a sharp pain in his back. After that incident, he did not feel he needed medical treatment. One week later, as
Determining how much a car accident lawyer costs usually depends on how the lawyer charges for legal services, if the case goes to court, and the timeline of the case. Car accidents involving injuries and property damages need a car accident lawyer who can navigate the complexities of these cases, especially if there are multiple
Is a heart attack at work covered by workers’ compensation? Illinois law says a heart attack generally qualifies as a work-related injury or illness as long as some aspect of employment contributed to the condition. The state lists heart attacks among the many potential injuries or illnesses that workers might suffer while on the job.
Medicare patients who go to rehabilitation hospitals and centers have a high rate of preventable injuries caused by improper care and treatments. Rehabilitation Injuries can be Prevented A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows that 29 percent of patients in rehabilitation facilities sustain injuries caused by improper treatment, and
One of the most important things you can do to help improve your chances of success when filing a social security disability claim is to provide sufficient and applicable medical information. Applicants must take steps to obtain all pertinent medical records. Moreover, it is incredibly helpful if medical records, such as doctor’s reports, are presented
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