Howard Ankin

Importance of Medical Information in SSDI case

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

What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?

When a car accident happens, an accident lawyer can help with a variety of issues such as obtaining the necessary evidence to prove liability, interviewing witnesses, getting police reports, gathering medical records, talking to insurance companies, recovering damages, and negotiating settlement offers. Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer? When a car accident occurs, contacting

Who Is At Fault in a Car Accident When Backing Up?

The driver who was backing up may be at fault for the accident; however, this is not always the case. If the other driver engages in reckless driving or fails to use evasive driving tactics to prevent the accident, then both drivers may share fault for the accident. In some cases, the other driver –

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.

When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

As a general rule, a person should reach out to a personal injury lawyer after suffering an injury in an accident or through negligence or misconduct. A lawyer helps the injured party pursue fair and reasonable compensation for the injuries and damages. A lawyer also safeguards the injured party’s best interest against large insurance companies

Do Electric Vehicles Pose Additional Hazards in a Crash?

As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the streets of Chicago, concerns are rising about how these high-voltage machines behave in a collision. Do electric vehicles pose additional hazards in a crash? Are there steps people can take to make them safer and reduce the risk of injuries?  While EVs offer environmental and fuel-saving advantages, they

Prevalence of “Never Event” Surgical Errors

According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins University, surgical “never events” (those mistakes that should never occur in surgery) happen at least 4,000 times a year in the United States. The data, which was published in Surgery, revealed that more than 80,000 “never events” occurred between 1990 and 2010. The study also revealed the following startling information: Approximately 39

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions, Workers’ Compensation, and SSDI Claims

Injuries happen for a variety of reasons throughout a person’s life. At any given point in time, a person carries his or her medical history which includes prior medical conditions and injuries. These pre-existing conditions can affect a person’s ability to obtain health insurance and can cause potential complications for workers’ compensation if the person

Medical Malpractice by Home Health Care Providers

n Home health care has become an increasingly attractive and viable health care option for millions of elderly, sick, and disabled persons throughout the country. In-home health care allows patients to remain in the comfort of their own home while receiving the necessary medical care and personal assistance that they require. Most home health care

Medical Malpractice Is Third Leading Cause of Death

Medical malpractice fatalities have reached a staggering high. According to a recent study, medical mistakes are currently the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. Each year, between 220,000 and 440,000 deaths are attributed to preventable harm in hospitals – an amount that is more than twice that of the last major estimate