If you or a loved one sustain injuries in a bicycle accident because of a blocked lane, you may be able to sue drivers or other parties responsible for blocking these areas. Many bicycle accidents result from the negligence of motorists and others, warranting compensation for victims and their families. Understanding the causes of bicycle accidents
Is an Amazon warehouse putting workers at risk? Across the U.S., Amazon warehouses are putting workers at risk of injuries in the workplace. These warehouses comprise fulfillment centers that ship and receive goods, pack and unpack them, and serve other purposes in Amazon’s global operations. As the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon has set up many
A patient injured by a negligent doctor or another healthcare professional considering filing a claim might wonder, “how much does a medical malpractice lawyer cost?” Most medical malpractice lawyers have contingency fee structures. Simply put, you pay only if you receive a payout through an insurance settlement process or court award. State laws determine the
To receive any compensation for your slip and fall, you must prove the fault of the negligent party. You must prove the negligent party had a duty of care and breached that duty, which caused your accident, injuries, and financial losses. Being injured in a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property does not mean that you are automatically
You may have to go to court for a car accident if you can’t reach a settlement agreement with the insurance company. The majority of car accident claims settle out of court, but there are some circumstances that lead the case to trial. It’s important to understand the situations warranting a trial for car accident cases and
Drivers or government agencies responsible for installing and servicing traffic signals might be liable for accidents when traffic signals are not working. Malfunctioning traffic lights pose a significant safety hazard to both motorists and pedestrians. On top of causing grievous injuries to motorists and pedestrians, these accidents also lead to significant property damage. How Malfunctioning
What is a mass tort lawsuit? A mass tort lawsuit is a civil action that is filed in state or federal court. Due to the large number of injuries that usually occur from a single action, mass tort lawsuits provide large groups of victims with legal recourse to sue the plaintiff with a mass tort
Did you know your auto-insurance policy can provide coverage even when you’re not in your car?Pedestrians who are struck by hit-and-run drivers should be able to rely on that policy for assistance. That’s a longstanding public policy in Illinois dating back to 1977, but it doesn’t mean you’re automatically covered. We represented Carmen Galaraza, a
If you suffered injuries in a crash in Chicago, you’re probably wondering, “What does car accident insurance cover in Illinois?” To answer your question, experienced injury lawyers will need to know more about the insurance policies available, their coverage limits, and who caused the accident. Our car accident attorneys at Ankin Law understand that there’s
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