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
If you’ve been involved in a car accident with an Uber—whether as a passenger, driver, or third party—you may be wondering who’s on the hook for the damage. The answer depends on timing, fault, and whether the Uber driver was actively using the app at the time of the crash. Uber provides limited coverage in
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
When an employer violates OSHA safety regulations, the consequences can be life-altering for injured workers—and expensive for companies. But not all violations are created equal. Some stem from ignorance or poor training, while others are the result of outright disregard for human life. That’s where the difference between a willful violation and a serious violation
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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