More than one doctor can be liable in a medical malpractice case, particularly when multiple doctors are involved in treating a patient and their collective negligence leaves the patient injured. Illinois legal doctrines, such as joint and several liability, often apply to claims involving multiple liable parties. Proving liability requires injured patients to present strong evidence.
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Chicago’s decision to borrow $283.3 million to pay police misconduct settlements sends a powerful message: if you’ve been a victim of police abuse, wrongful arrest, excessive force, or wrongful conviction in Illinois, your case has real value.
According to local reports, a Union Pacific freight train recently struck a landscaping truck at the Safe Street crossing just north of Locus Street in Elgin. One person died, and two others were rushed to the hospital. In the days that followed, officials added temporary stop signs and required train crews to “stop and protect” the area before crossing. These
Did You Know?
- 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.
As a receptionist, she is the first at our law firm to hear the stories of clients calling us for help. But Elizabeth Salgado has an interesting story of her own to tell – one that provides some insight into how she makes her job personal at Ankin Law. That’s why we’ve featured our Reception Manager
When exploitation, grooming, and harmful content slip through the cracks on platforms like Roblox, families are left asking a hard question: what went wrong, and who is legally responsible?
When a child is sexually exploited online through Roblox, parents are often left asking an urgent and painful question: Can you sue Roblox?
Roblox grooming & predator tactics are a growing concern for parents as more children spend time socializing inside online games. Roblox is often viewed as safer than traditional social media, but its open chat features, private servers, and user-generated content make it vulnerable to online grooming. In most cases, grooming does not begin with obvious danger. It starts with friendly
It’s not hard for one attorney at Ankin Law to find the daily motivation to fight for his clients. All he has to do is think about his family. Attorney Geoff Jacobs works with those who come to us for help on their Personal Injury cases, often for an extended period of time. The impact of
After an injury, victims often wonder, “Who is liable for injuries in retail stores?” Illinois premises liability law places legal responsibility for injuries sustained by customers on the party who failed to maintain reasonably safe standards. Liable parties include property owners, third-party contractors, and property management companies.
Chicago is no stranger to having filming during one of its iconic parades over the last few decades. That includes movies like “The Fugitive” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” ones that have become forever associated with the city. Now the list of those who’ve taken the opportunity to capture some video during these type of
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