If you have been exposed to benzene and believe that it has caused or contributed to your illness, you may consider filing a benzene exposure lawsuit. Benzene is a chemical that is commonly used in the manufacturing of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber, detergents, and other products. It is also a component of gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is
Does Uber cover car accidents? Depending on the circumstances of a car accident involving an Uber driver, Uber may cover the damages resulting from the accident. In the event of an accident with an Uber vehicle, whether as the passenger of the vehicle or as the occupant of another vehicle, it’s important to understand how
People often ask the question, “why is my personal injury case going to trial?” If you are seeking compensation for an injury you sustained due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may need to go to trial to recover fair damages. You may be wondering what percentage of personal injury cases go
Accident victims may be able to get a back injury settlement without surgery. The value of the settlement, however, will depend on the severity of the back injury. Apart from surgery, other factors may increase the amount of compensation you’re able to recover in a negligence case involving a back injury. You should understand what goes
What is the difference between a willful violation and a serious violation? A serious violation describes a situation where an employer is aware of a workplace hazard that could kill or injure employees but fails to take reasonable steps to resolve it. A willful violation happens when an employer deliberately ignores OSHA safety rules and
If you or a family member has been injured at work and need a caregiver, you may be asking, “will workers’ comp pay for a caregiver?” If a treating physician deems it necessary and related to a work injury, workers’ compensation will pay for a caregiver. When a person cannot perform usual daily living activities,
The first and most essential step in a lawsuit for incomplete spinal cord injuries is to obtain medical help shortly after the accident or incident. Next, keep a detailed record of all the information and documentation related to your case. You should then look for a lawyer with a record of handling spinal cord injury
Patients who undergo surgical procedures and suffer anesthesia aspiration are at risk for severe health complications and even death. If medical negligence is the cause, the patient can file a lawsuit for anesthesia aspiration to recover compensation for damages. Understanding Anesthesia Aspiration Generally, most surgical procedures performed by doctors, dentists, and cosmetic surgeons require general
Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein, recently represented a 29-year-old Chicago State University grounds worker in an arbitration hearing. Mr. Goldstein helped the grounds worker, who was injured in a slip and fall accident, receive workers’ compensation benefits even as the State of Illinois had initially offered no money in the case. Earlier, at trial, the
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