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Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim in Illinois?

If you suffered injuries that were caused by medical negligence, you may be wondering, “Do I have a medical malpractice claim?” The answer to your question requires diving into the details of your case and the events leading up to your injury. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer will work with experts to determine what actions or omission led to your
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Can I Sue for Malpractice If I Signed a Waiver

Can I sue for malpractice if I signed a waiver? Whether you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit after signing a waiver depends on the language and terms found in the waiver. Before signing a waiver, it's important to review and understand the terms and informed consent.
Doctor talking to a patient with clipboard and stethoscope on the table. Can I Sue for Malpractice If I Signed a Waiver

Salmonella Cucumber Recall: What Consumers Need to Know

Chicago, IL (12/13/2024) – Between November 27 and December 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced 11 food recalls linked to cucumbers contaminated with salmonella. This contamination led to an outbreak of salmonellosis affecting 68 individuals across 19 states, with 18 hospitalizations reported. The origin of the contamination was traced to American cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de
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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.

Types of Damages in a Truck Accident Case in Chicago

Damages in a truck accident case in Chicago fall into three categories: economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. The forms and amounts of damages you may collect after a truck accident depend on the losses you suffered and the circumstances of your case. Insurance companies aim to pay accident victims as little compensation as possible. They often offer lowball settlements that
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How Is a Truck Accident Different From a Car Accident?

Are you wondering, "how is a truck accident different from a car accident?" A truck accident is usually more catastrophic than a car collision. The injuries victims sustain in truck collisions can be severe and life-altering. That makes truck accident lawsuits more complex. They require a different approach when managing the legal affairs and insurance claims associated with the case.
A severe transportation accident involving multiple vehicles, emergency responders at the scene. How Is a Truck Accident Different From a Car Accident

How Much Is the Average Hydroxycut Settlement?

The average Hydroxycut settlement is unclear, as the settlements vary greatly for these cases. However, you may be able to recover total compensation in a class action lawsuit against Hydroxycut's makers to cover medical bills and other financial and personal losses resulting from the use of this supplement.
A man holds a large settlement check that he has won in a trial in civil court proceedings. average Hydroxycut settlement

A Client With 2 Cases at Ankin Law

With over 85 people on staff, Ankin Law has the ability to help a wide-range of clients. At the same time, we can help people who come to us with more than one case, which is the situation that Chris S. found himself in over the past year. Already working on a case with attorney

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.
New born baby boy lying on a table just after cleaning and being assessed by a nurse. Can you sue for cerebral palsy
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