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Social Security Disability Payments Remain Flat

Seniors across America are sitting down this week to determine how the recent decision not to raise Social Security Disability payments in 2016 will affect their monthly budgets. This is only the third time in the past 40 years that the government has decided not to provide a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to beneficiaries. The

How Can I Prove a Product Defect?

Proving a defect in a product is essential for a successful product liability case. The burden of proof lies with you, the injured party, to demonstrate that a product defect caused your injury.
Little boy sitting in a car seat while his father drives. Product defect.
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.

Can I Sue a Hospital for Emotional Distress?

Wondering, “can I sue a hospital for emotional distress?” In Illinois, the law allows medical malpractice injury victims to recover compensation for emotional distress or harm in the same way as other personal injury victims who suffer physical injuries. Most cases involving emotional distress are resolved by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against the at-fault party, such as a hospital
Doctor and unhappy patient at hospital or medical clinic. Can I sue a hospital for emotional distress.

Who Pays For Injuries in a Car Accident?

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
Young woman by the car after an accident and a man with smartphone, making a phone call. Who pays for injuries in a car accident.

Do I Need a Medical Malpractice Expert Witness

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.
Beautiful female witness on trial. Medical malpractice expert witness.

Can a Retailer Be Held Liable for Defective Products in Chicago?

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
Shopping cart inside a supermarket. Can a retailer be held liable for defective products.
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