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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
Medical suit, stethoscope and medical malpractice printed on a paper on a clipboard. sue for medical malpractice

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
Exhausted depressed young female doctor holding her forehead feels mental burnout at work. What if the Doctor Acknowledges the Mistake
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.

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
Bag full of freshly harvested carrots.

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.
Bed rail from hospital.

Signs of Erb’s Palsy in Infants

Signs of Erb's palsy in infants include a poor grip strength, holding the arm close to the body, and absent reflexes. The infant may also struggle to move the affected hand. One of the things that could go wrong in childbirth due to a medical provider's negligent action is an injured infant, as is the case with Erb’s palsy. You
Newborn baby crying on the delivery table. Signs of Erb's Palsy

What Is Erb’s Palsy?

What is Erb's Palsy? Erb's Palsy is an injury that harms your baby's brachial plexus nerves, which control the sensation and movement of the arms, shoulders, and hands. This injury usually occurs during childbirth, whereby the baby's neck is overly stretched to one side, causing nerve damage.
Doctor listening to the heartbeat of a newborn in an infant incubator. What Is Erb's Palsy

Hammond’s Waffle Cone Recall Updated

November 7th, 2024 (Chicago, IL) - On September 5th, 2024, Hammond’s Candies of Denver, Colorado recalled their 4oz bags of dark chocolate filled mini waffle cones due to undeclared milk found in the product. Recently, the FDA updated this recall to include a “class II” risk level, the second-highest risk level for recalls.
Chocolate vanilla ice cream on a cones.

Nurse Injured by Patient Will Receive Surgery and TTD

Ankin Law Office attorney, Scott Goldstein, represented a nurse who was kicked and injured by a patient in the Intensive Care Unit where she worked. In a 3-0 Commission Decision win on appeal, Goldstein was able to secure payment of medical services, back and shoulder surgery, and temporary total disability benefits. The nurse will receive

Workers' Compensation written on a notebook
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