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Ankin Law Wouldn’t Let Tashica Quit on Her Case

After she was injured in a shuttle bus crash at work, her employer was trying to give Tashica problems when filing a claim. Ankin Law wasn’t about to let that stand – and two attorneys helped get the job done. Attorney John Powers helped Tashica get treatment and a settlement from her employer. Attorney Maria

Can You Sue for Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a medical condition commonly linked to negligent actions or errors a medical professional makes during prenatal care and childbirth. When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy early in life, it's important to find out if the condition was caused by negligent medical actions and whether can you sue for cerebral palsy.

Nationwide Meat Recall Spurred by Listeria Contamination

Chicago, IL (November 30, 2024) - Yu Shang Food Inc. has updated their prepared meats recall, bringing the total amount of meat recalled to 72,240 pounds after testing confirmed contamination with the listeria bacteria. This is a 67,651 pound increase from the original 4,589 lbs of meat recalled on November 9th.
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.

Jahmal Cole – A Chicagoan You Should Know

There’s nothing that this Chicagoan won’t do to help underserved youth in his neighborhood. Sometimes it’s a simple as bringing a group of kids downtown, while other times its responding in the midst of a crisis. Jahmal Cole has done both and a lot more since incorporating “My Block, My Hood, My City” in 2016.

Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice if the Outcome Was Unexpected

You may be able to sue for medical malpractice if the outcome of your medical treatment was unexpected, but only if it can be shown that the outcome was due to a failure on the part of the medical professional to meet the standard of care. In a medical malpractice case, simply having an undesirable or unexpected result doesn’t necessarily

What If the Doctor Acknowledges the Mistake?

Medical errors affect countless people every day, but proving negligence in a medical malpractice case can be challenging. What if the doctor acknowledges the mistake? While rare, such admissions do occur, and they can sometimes speed up the resolution of injury cases. However, a doctor’s acknowledgment of an error doesn't automatically establish legal liability for medical malpractice. In Chicago, there

Types of Damages in a Cerebral Palsy Claim

If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you may be eligible to recover damages in a cerebral palsy claim. This condition is commonly linked to medical negligence occurring during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-natal care. The types of damages in a cerebral palsy claim include economic damages, like medical bills, and non-economic, or general damages, like pain and suffering.

Carrot Recall Issued Over E. Coli Risk

Chicago, IL (11/18/24) - Grimmway Farms has recently recalled a batch of carrots and baby carrots due to the risk of E. coli contamination. This recall affected 19 brands across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. This recall affects their organic carrots that did not have a “best if used by” date, but were available between August 14th to October

Medical King Portable Bed Rail Recall

November 14th, 2024 (Chicago, IL) - Medical King has recalled approximately 222,000 adult portable bed rails due to significant entrapment and asphyxia hazards that have resulted in one reported fatality. Chicago consumers should be aware of the bed rail recall details, safety risks, and legal options for injured victims.