When a GPS or a driver-assistance system results in an accident, either the driver or the system's manufacturer might be liable, depending on the nature of the collision and how it occurred. With a better understanding of the duties of drivers in these accidents and how GPS and semi-autonomous or self-driving cars operate, you can determine who is responsible for
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There are multiple reasons temporary workers in Chicago are more vulnerable to injury, including improper and insufficient training, a lack of investigation into a facility's conditions before the workers begin, and the overall nature of these employees' work.
Illinois doesn’t follow the one bite rule for dog bites. Instead, it follows a strict liability standard, meaning a dog owner is liable for the injuries his or her dog causes, regardless of the pet’s previous behavior. Dog bite incidents can be physically and emotionally traumatic. A solid understanding of Illinois dog bite laws is essential to building a compelling
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- 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.
One of the questions that we get is what does a normal day look like at Ankin Law. People see or hear Attorney Howard Ankin on television and radio about what we do to help our personal injury clients. Now we’d like to give people a look at how that happens – or at least a quick
Building code violations create unsafe conditions, such as inadequate lighting, uneven flooring, dangerous stairways, defective or missing handrails, unsafe balconies, and leaky pipes, that can lead to slip and fall accidents and injuries. Building code violations can subject the responsible parties to liability for the resulting damages. Proving the existence of a building code violation can strengthen your slip and
Rear-end collisions can be more legally complicated than you expect because liability may shift to the front driver or be shared between the two involved drivers. Liability may shift or be shared when the front driver stops suddenly, drives recklessly, or encounters a mechanical issue. Knowing the circumstances in which the rear driver isn’t at fault can help you document
Sometimes the road to Ankin Law for our attorneys can be a winding road that takes them to many firms or cities around the country. Jake Nabat’s road here is nothing like that. His road in law starts at our office and continues at our office. Though he initially thought about being an accountant, the native
Once again, Ankin Law is joining forces with one of Chicago’s top weather forecasters on local television to get the word out about our law firm. This time, it’s with WLS-TV, ABC 7 Chicago’s Cheryl Scott. Ankin Law is proud to be the sponsor of the seven-day forecast on Channel 7’s 5 p.m. news every
‘Like an auntie’ is how this client described his Ankin Law attorney We always like to hear how our clients describe their Ankin Law attorney at the conclusion of their case. Marsean W. had one way to describe his lawyer – and it’s quite unique. “Like an auntie,” is how he described Attorney Raquel Gross and the
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