Accident victims may be able to get a back injury settlement without surgery. The value of the settlement, however, will depend on the severity of the back injury. Apart from surgery, other factors may increase the amount of compensation you’re able to recover in a negligence case involving a back injury. You should understand what goes
What is the difference between a willful violation and a serious violation? A serious violation describes a situation where an employer is aware of a workplace hazard that could kill or injure employees but fails to take reasonable steps to resolve it. A willful violation happens when an employer deliberately ignores OSHA safety rules and
If you or a family member has been injured at work and need a caregiver, you may be asking, “will workers’ comp pay for a caregiver?” If a treating physician deems it necessary and related to a work injury, workers’ compensation will pay for a caregiver. When a person cannot perform usual daily living activities,
Patients who undergo surgical procedures and suffer anesthesia aspiration are at risk for severe health complications and even death. If medical negligence is the cause, the patient can file a lawsuit for anesthesia aspiration to recover compensation for damages. Understanding Anesthesia Aspiration Generally, most surgical procedures performed by doctors, dentists, and cosmetic surgeons require general
Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein, recently represented a 29-year-old Chicago State University grounds worker in an arbitration hearing. Mr. Goldstein helped the grounds worker, who was injured in a slip and fall accident, receive workers’ compensation benefits even as the State of Illinois had initially offered no money in the case. Earlier, at trial, the
Medication errors caused by medical negligence can result in serious health conditions that lead to life-threatening injuries, and even death. Medication errors made by doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals may constitute a medication error lawsuit through a legal process filed by a medical malpractice lawyer in civil court. Injuries Caused by Prescription and Medication
For the majority of class action lawsuits, you do not need to do anything to join if you are identified as a class member. Typically, anyone whose legal interests are represented by a class action lawsuit is considered to be a class member and is automatically included in the lawsuit. In these cases, you will
If complications develop from too much anesthesia, a bad reaction, or another issue, you may be able to sue medical professionals for malpractice under certain circumstances. Before you decide to sue for anesthesia complications, it’s important to understand the different types of errors and what to expect with the legal process. The Different Types of
The top 3 reasons to sue a dentist for malpractice include issues with extractions, endodontic procedures, and dental implants. In addition, there are other types of dental malpractice that may warrant a lawsuit against a dentist. Knowing more about the different types of dental malpractice and how they occur can help you determine whether you
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