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Can Hospitals Be Liable for Inadequate Staff Training?

When training falls short, the consequences can affect nearly every aspect of patient care. Staff members may struggle to operate equipment correctly, recognize warning signs of a medical emergency, follow safety protocols, or communicate important information. These breakdowns can increase the risk of preventable mistakes and place patients in harm's way.
Healthcare worker comforting her exhausted colleague on hospital floor. inadequate staff training

How Missed Test Results Lead to Serious Medical Harm

When missed test results go unnoticed or are not properly followed up on, patients can experience delays in diagnosis and treatment. In some cases, these delays allow a condition to progress to a more advanced stage, making treatment more difficult and reducing the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Female doctor listening attentively to stressed male patient. missed test results

Who Pays for Injuries at Chicago Street Festivals?

When injuries at Chicago street festivals occur, determining who is financially responsible is often more complicated than many people realize. Liability can depend on how the injury happened, who controlled the property, and whether reasonable safety measures were in place.
A crowded city street filled with pedestrians. injuries at Chicago street festivals
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.

How do Insurance Companies Calculate Settlements?

Insurance companies calculate settlements by evaluating liability, medical expenses, lost income, property damage, future losses, and the overall impact an injury has on a person’s life. While insurers often use formulas, software programs, and internal guidelines to estimate claim value, settlement calculations are not based on a single equation. Instead, adjusters analyze multiple factors to

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Can You Sue For A Car Accident?

People involved in a car accident in Chicago, Illinois, might wonder, “Can you sue for a car accident?” You can sue for a car accident that leaves you or a loved one with serious physical or emotional injuries. Suing allows you to recover compensation enough to cover all the losses and expenses arising from the car accident. Taking legal action
Logan Co, IL - Six Hurt in Truck Accident Near 2000 Ave

Life-Saving Treatments Denied: Insurance Companies Are Killing People in the United States

Insurance companies frequently deny claims to protect their bottom line. When life-saving medical treatments are denied, patients are often forced into an impossible situation. They may have a doctor recommending a treatment that could extend or save their life while an insurance company refuses to pay for it. The result can be delayed care, mounting medical bills, unnecessary suffering, and

Ankin Law Hires Another Attorney from Chicagoland

Once again, Ankin Law is bolstering its ability to help injured workers in Chicagoland with another addition to our lawyer roster.  Attorney Aaron Walner has joined the firm in 2026 and has already begun working for clients in our workers’ compensation department.  A native of Highland Park, Illinois, Aaron attended Boston University in political science and

Ankin Law Makes Some Illinois Legal History in June

Thanks to two lawyers, Ankin Law made some Illinois legal history in June 2026.  Attorneys Howard Ankin and Jeff Schulkin were both named as chairmen for their respective section councils in the Illinois State Bar Association. It’s believed to be the first time that a pair of lawyers from the same firm have held the position in the

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