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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Medical Malpractice in Illinois

If a loved one dies because of medical malpractice in Illinois, the person who serves as the personal representative or executor of the individual’s estate must file a lawsuit against the liable party. However, if there isn’t a designated executor in the case, the court involved in the case could choose one to file a claim or suit.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

How to Prove Emotional Distress Caused by a Physical Injury

If you have sustained physical injuries, knowing how to prove emotional distress can help you build your personal injury claim. Filing a lawsuit that includes emotional distress as damages will require you to prove that you have experienced emotional distress because of your physical injuries.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

Life-Saving Treatments Denied: Insurance Companies Are Killing People in the United States

Thousands of people throughout the United States are suffering needlessly, and many have died, because the lifesaving treatments their doctors ordered were denied by their health insurance companies. Without another way to pay for their necessary medical care, these people are forced to accept other treatments that may not be as effective.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

Can an Insurance Company Deny Coverage?

After being involved in an accident, you may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, and vehicle repair bills. You will likely need to deal with your insurance company, and you may be wondering if an insurance company can deny coverage.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

Can I Sue the Insurance Company for Taking Too Long?

If your insurer unreasonably delays your insurance claim, you may have grounds to file a bad faith lawsuit. In Illinois, insurance companies have specific guidelines on how long they have to make determinations on claims and to provide payments to the insureds.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

Reasons Short-Term Disability Can Be Denied

Insurance companies often cite a lack of consistency in the conduct and statements of a claimant, misrepresentation of medical facts, and insufficient medical proof when denying short-term disability claims.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

How long a personal injury lawsuit takes depends on the nature of the accident and the cooperativeness of the liable party. Personal injury lawsuits involve many steps that can seem to drag on forever. Various factors regarding the case can slow the process.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

What Is a Civil Lawsuit?

While criminal lawsuits involve a representative of the state initiating a lawsuit alleging criminal acts, civil lawsuits in Chicago are typically private cases that allow for disputes between individuals or entities. There are different types of civil lawsuits that people or organizations may file if they believe the defendant owed them a legal duty that they failed to provide.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

Slip and Fall Accidents on Government Property

If you’re involved in a slip and fall accident on government property, you can hold the government responsible for your injuries and losses. However, your

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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.

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