Chicago victims of medical malpractice should understand joint and several liability in Illinois. When more than one party is guilty of negligent actions, joint and several liability plays a role in medical malpractice claims. The Difference Between Joint and Several Liability Joint and several liability impacts medical malpractice claims when two or more defendants are
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Dental malpractice cases are often unreported because patients may not understand how to report dental mistakes. Insurance companies that represent dentists do not release details about dental malpractice lawsuit cases. The statute of limitations also limits the amount of time a victim has to file his or her claim. Victims of dental malpractice should report
As a medical malpractice victim, you may be wondering, “do I have a legal case for unnecessary medical treatment?” Unauthorized medical treatment is the lack of informed consent prior to a medical procedure. Informed consent requires not only that the patient consent to the surgery, medical procedure, clinical study or other medical treatment, but also
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- 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.
Every Chicago driver should know these key facts about Illinois auto insurance laws. Chances are – at some point – you will have been in an auto accident, whether it was your fault or someone else’s, and whether minor or severe. You may be wondering whether your rates will go up and how to proceed
Contributory negligence in motor vehicle accidents is a legal term used to describe the assessment of liability in a personal injury lawsuit. Contributory and comparative negligence standards apply when two parties are responsible for the auto accident in some way. The assessment of liability depends, in large part, on the jurisdiction of the motor vehicle accident or
After your accident, you may be wondering, “what damages can I recover for a motorcycle accident?” If your injuries are severe, you may be able to recover economic damages, non-economic damages, and even punitive damages. To help determine the damages that may be available in your case, your motorcycle accident lawyer will consider the severity
Proving driver negligence in car accidents is a complex process. Sorting through fault in court can greatly affect the financial outcome of a victim’s claim. In Illinois, a modified comparative negligence structure-referred to as contributory fault, is an influencing factor in the award amount a claimant can receive. A car accident lawyer can review a
With the high concentration of fatigued driver accidents, victims are left to wonder, “how many hours can a truck driver drive?” Despite truck driver hours of service regulations, truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of large trucking accidents. When a trucker is fatigued, slower reaction times, poor judgment, and an impaired ability to process information
Although car accidents can happen to anyone, some factors influence who is more likely to get in a car accident. The following list identifies some of the drivers who are most at risk of an accident: The Chicago car accident attorneys at Ankin Law are committed to keeping motorists safe on Illinois roadways and holding
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