While a birth injury results from negligent behavior during or shortly after delivery, birth defects are conditions that develop while the child is in the womb before birth. Knowing the differences between these types of conditions can help determine if anyone is responsible for your child’s injuries. If someone is responsible, you may have grounds
If you or a loved one received a cancer diagnosis after using certain types of chemical hair relaxer products, you may be able to recover compensation via a class action lawsuit against liable manufacturers. Taking the right steps may help you build a successful lawsuit that helps you seek total compensation for multiple types of
Can you sue a trampoline park if you signed a waiver? You have a right to sue a trampoline park if you or your child sustained an injury on the premises. This right applies even if you signed a waiver. Waivers usually cover operators or owners from injuries arising from inherent risks of activities, including
Josh Rudolfi of Ankin Law secured a favorable settlement in arbitration for a sterile processing technician who injured her back while moving a full cart of surgical instruments. She injured her lower back while working in “decontamination”, which is where instruments are cleaned. The back injury occurred as she was pulling a heavy cartload of
What baby formula causes NEC? Certain Similac and Enfamil baby formula products from Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson & Company, respectively, are the subject of recent lawsuits involving cases of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in infants who consumed these products. If you believe that your child has experienced harm because of NEC resulting from these products,
People who have developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) or other serious illnesses following prolonged exposure to Roundup weed killer might wonder, “what is the average payout for a Roundup lawsuit?” The average payout for a roundup lawsuit ranges from $5,000 to $250,0000. Note, however, that every lawsuit has unique facts and circumstances. As such, the actual
Locked-in syndrome, or LIS, arises when lesions form on the pons regions and the midbrain. This condition can also arise from strokes, brain stem infections, masses, demyelinating diseases, or brain trauma. This rare neurological disorder is characterized by paralysis, bulbar palsy, and quadriplegia. The patient retains vertical eye movements and cognitive functioning, however. Pons help
Taking the right steps with the help of a workers’ compensation claim checklist may help you successfully recover compensation after sustaining a work injury. Here, you’ll learn about the process and what you can expect when filing a claim with workers’ comp insurance companies. What Types of Workers’ Comp Benefits Can You Recover? If you
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