Obtaining Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult at any age because of the rigorous criteria that SSD applicants must meet. If you are over the age of 50, you may be more likely to receive a favorable claim decision, but this outcome is not guaranteed. At the Ankin Law, LLC, we can help you prepare a
Repetitive trauma injuries are known by many names including repetitive stress injuries, repetitive strain injuries, repetitive motion injuries, cumulative trauma disorders and regional musculoskeletal disorders among others. All of these terms describe the same type of condition. A repetitive trauma injury is one that is caused by the repetition of a specific action or task.
When most people think of workers’ compensation claims, they don’t think of office worker injuries. Because office workers typically sit at their desks throughout the day, they are perceived to be at very little risk of injury. Construction worker injuries are expected because working at a construction site seems dangerous. On the other hand, an office does not seem
Cosmetic surgery malpractice can occur if the surgeon is not properly trained or fails to adhere to the appropriate standards of care when performing the cosmetic procedure. Medical mistakes made during a cosmetic procedure can result in devastating results, including disfigurement, serious injury and even death. Cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly prevalent and profitable business for medical
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
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