The Chicago premises liability attorneys at Ankin Law, LLC have considerable experience representing clients injured due to the negligence of others, including lawsuits involving premises liability and building code violations. Illinois Premises Liability Lawyers Building codes are designed to keep buildings and other structures safe. When building codes are ignored or violated, innocent people, including tenants, guests,
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Although assault and battery are criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment, the acts are also considered intentional torts and a civil lawsuit may be brought by the victim to recover monetarily for his or her damages. The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Ankin Law are highly-skilled litigators with considerable experience representing victims of intentional torts, such
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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- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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