Determining liability for food poisoning involves examining the facts and the applicable law. Often, liability for food poisoning invokes several areas of the law, such as personal injury and product liability. In some cases, premises liability law may be at play. Food safety negligence is one of the leading causes of food-related illnesses. According to the U.S.
When do you qualify for long term disability? You may qualify for long term disability in Illinois if your employer has long term disability insurance, and you suffer from a disability that renders you unable to work. What would happen if you were suddenly unable to work as a result of an accident or injury?
The Illinois wrongful death statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. Exceptions may apply, however. Your best defense against missing a deadline is to talk to an experienced wrongful death attorney. They can help you understand the deadlines that apply to your case and whether you have a valid claim. When
You may have a personal injury claim for a child if someone else’s negligence harmed them. Parents, guardians, or, in some cases, other immediate family members may file the claim on behalf of the child. Personal injury accidents can happen to anyone and anywhere. As much as we want to keep our children safe from
First, what happens in a wrongful death lawsuit is the surviving family member’s investigate or file a claim. If they choose to hire a wrongful death attorney, then the attorney may advise them on their rights and file the claim on their behalf. Depending on the circumstance, you may file a claim with the applicable
Wondering, “What damages can I recover in a sexual harassment Claim?” Like other kinds of personal injury claims, sexual abuse survivors may be able to recover damages for the harms done to them. These include economic, non-economic, and, in some cases, punitive damages. Economic damages cover the financial burden of sexual harassment and sexual abuse,
Arthroscopic knee surgery settlements afford you with compensation for suffering an injury because of someone else’s conduct. If the injury occurred while you were on the job, then you may have a claim for workers’ compensation. If someone else’s actions made suffer a knee injury requiring surgery, then you may have a personal injury claim.
Accident victims should know that insurance companies may use surveillance in personal injury claims in an attempt to prove their injuries are not as bad as they claim. Victims should consult with a personal injury attorney to help prepare for their case. How Often do Insurance Companies Do Surveillance? Video surveillance technology has come a
Winning a personal injury lawsuit is just the first step in recovering for your injuries and damages. Collecting on the judgment is the final step – and sometimes the most difficult. Whether or not you are able to collect on the judgment depends on the amount of liability coverage the defendant carries and the assets available to
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