Hospitals and doctors owe a duty of care to their patients to prevent injuries. While accidents that cause patient harm happen occasionally, never events are those that should never occur. A never event in healthcare is caused by egregious medical mistakes that are completely preventable.
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Victims typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a car accident lawsuit or claim for their injuries. Illinois is on the list of “fault” states. When a car accident is caused by the negligence of another driver, victims may seek compensation against that party for any financial and emotional costs of the injuries they sustained.
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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- 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.
The concepts of civil liberties vs. civil rights are similar, but while civil rights protect individuals from discrimination, civil liberties refer to basic rights and freedoms of Americans. Knowing more about the differences between these two concepts can help you determine whether you have a civil rights claim in Chicago if you believe a person or entity has violated your
A birth injury is a trauma to a baby that occurs during the duration of pregnancy, labor, delivery, or following childbirth. While some birth injuries result in minor problems for the newborn baby, others cause severe, permanent disabilities that can affect the child's physical, emotional, and cognitive capabilities throughout his or her lifetime.
A civil rights violation results when law enforcement and other government officials engage in misconduct in violation of a person's provided rights. In the event of a civil rights violation in Chicago, you may be able to recover compensation from the responsible individuals or entities.
In an arbitration hearing before Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Ankin Law attorney, Josh Rudolfi represented a woman who sustained cervical and thoracic spine injuries while loading packages at a loading dock. The woman was employed as an operations manager by FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc., where she often assisted package handlers in loading packages weighing
Dangerous or defective children’s products pose a significant risk to the well-being and safety of their vulnerable users. These toys can have a range of defects, from design flaws to the use of hazardous materials, and can result in serious injuries or even fatalities. Manufacturers and regulatory bodies have a responsibility to ensure that children’s
Property owners in Illinois, whether they own a large-scale business or a residential home, owe a duty of care to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. That duty must be carried out by repairing or removing hazards, having signs indicating hazards that cannot be removed or repaired, and constantly monitoring the property to detect
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