Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. This disorder occurs due to the loss of nerve cells and the neurotransmitter dopamine. The physical symptoms of Parkinson’s, which include tremors, stiffness and slowed movement, can be highly debilitating. However, as a Chicago Social Security lawyer can confirm, Parkinson’s doesn’t only cause physical
Scott Goldstein and Josh Rudolfi of Ankin Law won an Appellate Court decision that saw a school bus driver receive medical care and temporary total disability benefits after a shoulder injury at work. The veteran bus driver injured her arm and shoulder when she operated the manual lever to open the door to the school
Ankin Law attorney, John Powers won temporary total disability benefits and surgery for a meat factory employee who injured his back at work. The worker had slipped on a piece of meat and felt a sharp pain in his back. After that incident, he did not feel he needed medical treatment. One week later, as
Is a heart attack at work covered by workers’ compensation? Illinois law says a heart attack generally qualifies as a work-related injury or illness as long as some aspect of employment contributed to the condition. The state lists heart attacks among the many potential injuries or illnesses that workers might suffer while on the job.
Medicare patients who go to rehabilitation hospitals and centers have a high rate of preventable injuries caused by improper care and treatments. Rehabilitation Injuries can be Prevented A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows that 29 percent of patients in rehabilitation facilities sustain injuries caused by improper treatment, and
One of the most important things you can do to help improve your chances of success when filing a social security disability claim is to provide sufficient and applicable medical information. Applicants must take steps to obtain all pertinent medical records. Moreover, it is incredibly helpful if medical records, such as doctor’s reports, are presented
When a car accident happens, an accident lawyer can help with a variety of issues such as obtaining the necessary evidence to prove liability, interviewing witnesses, getting police reports, gathering medical records, talking to insurance companies, recovering damages, and negotiating settlement offers. Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer? When a car accident occurs, contacting
The driver who was backing up may be at fault for the accident; however, this is not always the case. If the other driver engages in reckless driving or fails to use evasive driving tactics to prevent the accident, then both drivers may share fault for the accident. In some cases, the other driver –
The chances of winning a personal injury lawsuit vary greatly depending on factors like the type of claim, the amount, and quality, of evidence to support the claim and the law that applies to the claim. Additionally, those who are represented by or have the benefit of an attorney may increase their chances of winning. Even
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