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Can You Sue for a Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer?

You can sue for a delayed diagnosis of cancer if negligence played a role in causing the delay, and you suffered harm because of it. Illinois medical malpractice law holds healthcare providers accountable when their actions deviate from the accepted standard of care, leading to worsened patient outcomes or injuries. Suing for a delayed diagnosis can help patients recover compensation

Josh Rudolfi Wins Disability Benefits in Arbitration

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?

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,

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.

What Causes Locked-In Syndrome?

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

Workers’ Compensation Claim Checklist

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

Should You File a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

Transvaginal mesh implants are known to cause injuries and long-term health complications that often result in a transvaginal mesh lawsuit against the manufacturer of the device. In the United States, more than 4,000 complaints have been filed with the FDA by injury victims who suffered complications arising from pelvic mesh products. What Is Transvaginal Mesh?

Howard Helps Illinois Residents Understand Their Rights

Every day in Chicago, an average of seven pedestrians and four bicyclists are hit by cars. Many victims don’t realize that if they have car insurance, it can provide financial benefits for the consistent stream of medical bills –  even though they weren’t inside their insured vehicle at the time of the accident. Thanks to

Who Can File an Elmiron Lawsuit?

Who can file an Elmiron eye lawsuit? You may qualify to file an Elmiron lawsuit if you’ve developed vision problems as a result of long-term use of the medication. Elmiron is a prescription medicine manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, a condition of the bladder that causes pain and discomfort. Thousands