Dental malpractice cases are often unreported because patients may not understand how to report dental mistakes. Insurance companies that represent dentists do not release details about dental malpractice lawsuit cases. The statute of limitations also limits the amount of time a victim has to file his or her claim. Victims of dental malpractice should report
As a medical malpractice victim, you may be wondering, “do I have a legal case for unnecessary medical treatment?” Unauthorized medical treatment is the lack of informed consent prior to a medical procedure. Informed consent requires not only that the patient consent to the surgery, medical procedure, clinical study or other medical treatment, but also
Victims of compromised healthcare information may be able to file a HIPAA violation lawsuit against the responsible party. Last month, Downers Grove, Illinois-based Advocate Health System reported the second-largest HIPAA data breach to date after four unencrypted laptops were stolen from its facility. As a result of the incident, confidential medical information and Social Security
Contributory negligence in motor vehicle accidents is a legal term used to describe the assessment of liability in a personal injury lawsuit. Contributory and comparative negligence standards apply when two parties are responsible for the auto accident in some way. The assessment of liability depends, in large part, on the jurisdiction of the motor vehicle accident or
After your accident, you may be wondering, “what damages can I recover for a motorcycle accident?” If your injuries are severe, you may be able to recover economic damages, non-economic damages, and even punitive damages. To help determine the damages that may be available in your case, your motorcycle accident lawyer will consider the severity
Proving driver negligence in car accidents is a complex process. Sorting through fault in court can greatly affect the financial outcome of a victim’s claim. In Illinois, a modified comparative negligence structure-referred to as contributory fault, is an influencing factor in the award amount a claimant can receive. A car accident lawyer can review a
With the high concentration of fatigued driver accidents, victims are left to wonder, “how many hours can a truck driver drive?” Despite truck driver hours of service regulations, truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of large trucking accidents. When a trucker is fatigued, slower reaction times, poor judgment, and an impaired ability to process information
Although car accidents can happen to anyone, some factors influence who is more likely to get in a car accident. The following list identifies some of the drivers who are most at risk of an accident: The Chicago car accident attorneys at Ankin Law are committed to keeping motorists safe on Illinois roadways and holding
Chicago victims with chronic pain from a car accident may be able to recover damages. When motorists are involved in an accident, they can sustain serious, life-altering injuries. Those who suffer a car accident in Chicago are no exception. When bodies endure such severe injuries, they rarely heal enough to take them back to the
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