The Chicago premises liability attorneys at Ankin Law, LLC have considerable experience representing clients injured due to the negligence of others, including lawsuits involving premises liability and building code violations. Illinois Premises Liability Lawyers Building codes are designed to keep buildings and other structures safe. When building codes are ignored or violated, innocent people, including tenants, guests,
Accidents involving teen drivers in Illinois are significantly higher than any other group of drivers. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2009, there were 60,566 car accidents involving teen drivers, and according to Secretary of State Jesse White, driving accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers ages 15-20. Illinois Laws Regarding Teen
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
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.
When most people think of workers’ compensation claims, they don’t think of office worker injuries. Because office workers typically sit at their desks throughout the day, they are perceived to be at very little risk of injury. Construction worker injuries are expected because working at a construction site seems dangerous. On the other hand, an office does not seem
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
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