A product liability case arises when a defective or unreasonably dangerous product causes a person harm. You may have a product liability claim if you suffered an injury or your loved one was killed because of a defective product.
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Dog bites can leave victims suffering with serious physical and emotional injuries. When dangerous dogs attack, those injured may have a right to seek compensation for their associated losses. To do so, however, they will need to determine liability – whether that falls to the dog’s owner or another party.
A newly enacted Illinois law aims to cut down on teenage drunk driving crashes by holding adults who provide alcohol financially liable. Although under the legal age for drinking, many teens still consume alcohol. However, when they choose to get behind the wheel after drinking, teens put themselves, their passengers, and others at serious risk.
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- 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.
The party who pays for injuries in a car accident depends on what caused the crash. An individual determined to be at fault for is responsible for paying for injuries in a car accident in Chicago, Illinois. This is because Illinois has adopted a fault or at-fault insurance system. This system requires anyone found liable for an accident to cover
Medical malpractice cases require solid proof that medical negligence is responsible for a patient's injuries. To establish the standard of care expected by the defendant, and often to support the plaintiff’s claim of how the duty to uphold it was breached, almost all medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois require testimony by a medical malpractice expert witness.
After a work-related injury or illness, employees in Illinois can recover compensation through a workers' compensation claim if they meet all eligibility requirements. There are multiple elements you must consider to successfully file a claim and secure total coverage for your injuries.
When you purchase a product from a retailer, and it injures you, you may wonder, “Can a retailer be held liable for defective products?” Yes, you can hold a retailer liable for the harm that a defective product causes. Retailers are responsible for ensuring they only sell products that are safe for consumers. Knowing more about Illinois laws on faulty
The sooner you report the injury, the better. Illinois has several laws regarding work-related injury reports, and it’s important to be aware of deadlines that may affect your claim and your right to recover compensation. Our workers' compensation attorneys can guide you through the accident reporting process and help ensure that you avoid common claims mistakes.
What is workers' compensation insurance, and how does it work? If you sustain an injury or illness as a result of a work-related incident or exposure, workers' compensation benefits will cover the cost of your medical treatment and a portion of your lost wages. The work injury lawyers at Ankin Law in Chicago can help you determine what kinds of
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