The Committee on Ways and Means recently held its second hearing as part of its effort to strengthen the Social Security disability program. The first hearing in the program – titled “Securing the Future of the Social Security Disability Insurance Program” – focused on the creation of this cash benefit program for those who could no longer
When an employee is injured on the job, he or she is generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. “On the job” injuries are not limited to accidents and injuries that happen in the workplace, however. For instance, if an employee is injured in a restaurant while on a business trip, he or she may still
Single car accidents can, and frequently do, occur. A single car accident can be caused by any number of reasons – inattentive driving, poor weather conditions, hazardous road conditions or a defective motor vehicle. Depending on the cause of the accident, you may be able to recover for the injuries or damages sustained in the
Distractions, such as texting and talking on a cell phone, have long been known to cause a number of car accidents, but new data indicates that these same distractions may also be to blame for the rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities. According to the latest numbers provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, after
Speeding is one of the most common traffic offenses, but it can frequently lead to accidents. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was a contributing factor in 31% of all fatal crashes in 2008 and 11,764 lives were lost in 2008 due to speeding-related crashes. When a motor vehicle accident occurs
Talc-based powders are used by many women as part of their personal hygiene routine and many parents use baby powder on their infants to prevent diaper rash. Despite the popularity of talc-based products, however, they present many dangers to women and children. For instance, a recent study found that women who regularly use talcum powder in the genital
Weather conditions in Illinois can wreak havoc on the roads. The winter months bring snow, sleet and ice and the summer months can bring thunderstorms, flooding and tornados. Hazardous weather conditions can make driving dangerous and can cause accidents that result in serious injuries or even death. The skilled Chicago auto accident attorneys at Ankin Law, LLC
News reports indicate the two more people were recently reported to have become sick after being exposed to dry dog food that was contaminated with salmonella, which brings the total number of illnesses to 16. The illnesses spread across nine U.S. states, including North Carolina, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Fact: The number of personal injury cases has been declining for years. According to the National Center for State Courts, personal injury lawsuits accounted for just 4.4 percent of all civil cases filed in 2008, and declined by 25 percent between 1999 and 2008. Myth #2: Health care costs are rising because doctors are afraid of being sued.
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