The dangers of texting while driving are widespread and well-known. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a driver is 23 times more likely to get in an accident while texting and, in 2011 alone, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. Texting drivers who cause auto accidents are often liable for
The Social Security Administration handles claims for Social Security benefits. The organization has made great strides in reaching out to all Americans who may need or want to receive benefits. One such outreach effort seeks to serve Americans who speak Spanish. The Social Security Administration Offers a Spanish-Language Website The Social Security Administration has long been
Passenger injuries in auto accidents can be serious and, sometimes, deadly. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, more than 24,000 passengers were injured in auto accidents in 2009. The knowledgeable Chicago passenger injury attorneys at Ankin Law have significant experience representing clients in a wide variety of auto accident lawsuits, including alcohol-related accidents, cell phone-related accidents, teenager accidents, defective
A recent Illinois Supreme Court explicitly affirms the tort of intrusion upon seclusion in Illinois, and goes one step further to find that employers can be found liable for the privacy tort based on the actions of their agents. The allegations in Lawlor v. North American Corporation of Illinois, Case No. 112530 (Oct. 18, 2012) centered
As a thriving urban metropolis, the Chicago area, its neighborhoods and streets are crowded with both pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles, all of which must learn to share the road and obey the applicable laws. Unfortunately, not all motor vehicles know or choose to obey the rules of the road and accidents occur and, in some
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
Tobacco litigation has been brewing for nearly two decades, without an end in sight. In 1998, several states and three major tobacco companies entered into a Master Settlement Agreement whereby the tobacco companies agreed to pay the states for the health care costs associated with treating smoking-related illnesses. Pursuant to the Master Settlement Agreement, the companies
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