Signing a waiver or consent form before a medical treatment or surgical procedure may or may not impact your legal right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit if something goes wrong. Generally, an informed consent lawsuit relies on an assumption of risk defense, which does not hold medical defendants responsible. However, in Illinois, medical waivers are not automatically enforceable, even
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There are several key pieces of evidence you will need to succeed with a truck accident lawsuit, including medical records, police reports, witness statements, and photographic evidence, among others. Gathering and organizing this evidence could help you prove the nature of your injuries and the accident, potentially helping you recover compensation from negligent truck drivers or other parties.
A Peoria County teenager was recently successful in a birth injury lawsuit against a pediatric surgeon who caused her serious injury more than a decade ago. Although treating infants comes with challenges, parents often have the expectation that physicians will do all they can to appropriately treat their babies. Harm occurring during such care can have lasting effects, physically, emotionally,

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.
One of the biggest questions of truck accident victims is: Can I sue the truck driver and the trucking company? In many cases, you can. Truck drivers and trucking companies owe a duty of care to other road users and can be held responsible for injuries and damages if their actions cause or contribute to a crash. Nevertheless, your ability
Chicago, IL (August 15th, 2024) - On May 6th, 2024, Iowa based company Palmer Candy Co. issued a voluntary recall of several of their products due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Last week, the FDA upgraded this recall to a class 1 level due to the reasonable probability that use of, or exposure to, the product could cause severe
Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein worked with a Chicago area laborer to secure a favorable ruling in arbitration. The injured worker was employed as a laborer whose job duties included demolition, drywall, and picking up trash which he described as “physical” work. On the day of the accident he was working on a scissor lift
Chicago, IL (August 7th, 2024) - Yummy Foods, located in Edison, NJ, has issued a recall on Yummy Swirly Ices products due to traces of milk being found in these non-dairy dessert products. Individuals suffering from milk allergies or severe sensitivities should avoid these products for the time being. Consuming them may cause a severe or even life-threatening reaction. The
When someone makes the decision to call 312.600.0000 for help, she could be the first person they talk to at Ankin Law. That’s Kelly Pickert, one of four receptionists at the firm who are the initial point of contact for potential client. At the same time, they’re also making sure that those already working with
You may wonder whether you can sue a trucking company after sustaining serious injuries in a truck accident in Chicago, Illinois. You can file a civil suit against a trucking company in the event of an accident stemming from the negligent actions of the company, its driver, or any other staff member. Negligence in truck accident cases constitutes a violation
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