Under state workers’ compensation laws, employees who are injured at work are barred from suing their employers for compensation for their injuries. Workers are limited to the compensation that is available under the workers’ compensation system. If, however, a third-party shares responsibility for a work-related accident, the injured party may be able to bring a
Obtaining Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult at any age because of the rigorous criteria that SSD applicants must meet. If you are over the age of 50, you may be more likely to receive a favorable claim decision, but this outcome is not guaranteed. At the Ankin Law, LLC, we can help you prepare a
Repetitive trauma injuries are known by many names including repetitive stress injuries, repetitive strain injuries, repetitive motion injuries, cumulative trauma disorders and regional musculoskeletal disorders among others. All of these terms describe the same type of condition. A repetitive trauma injury is one that is caused by the repetition of a specific action or task.
A breach of doctor-patient confidentiality is a type of medical malpractice. Doctors owe patients a duty of confidentiality in which a patient can trust that his or her doctor will not disclose his or her personal information, including medical records and other medical information, without the patient’s consent. If the doctor discloses the patient’s medical
Cosmetic surgery malpractice can occur if the surgeon is not properly trained or fails to adhere to the appropriate standards of care when performing the cosmetic procedure. Medical mistakes made during a cosmetic procedure can result in devastating results, including disfigurement, serious injury and even death. Cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly prevalent and profitable business for medical
Although assault and battery are criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment, the acts are also considered intentional torts and a civil lawsuit may be brought by the victim to recover monetarily for his or her damages. The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Ankin Law are highly-skilled litigators with considerable experience representing victims of intentional torts, such
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