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What is Erb's Palsy? Erb's Palsy is an injury that harms your baby's brachial plexus nerves, which control the sensation and movement of the arms, shoulders, and hands. This injury usually occurs during childbirth, whereby the baby's neck is overly stretched to one side, causing nerve damage.
November 7th, 2024 (Chicago, IL) - On September 5th, 2024, Hammond’s Candies of Denver, Colorado recalled their 4oz bags of dark chocolate filled mini waffle cones due to undeclared milk found in the product. Recently, the FDA updated this recall to include a “class II” risk level, the second-highest risk level for recalls.

Ankin Law Office attorney, Scott Goldstein, represented a nurse who was kicked and injured by a patient in the Intensive Care Unit where she worked. In a 3-0 Commission Decision win on appeal, Goldstein was able to secure payment of medical services, back and shoulder surgery, and temporary total disability benefits. The nurse will receive

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.
Medical malpractice cases can be complicated and lengthy due to the burden of proof necessary to validate medical negligence. Before you can file a lawsuit in civil court, Illinois law requires you to get an affidavit of merit to confirm that your case is valid and prove that the accused medical professional violated the acceptable standard of medical care for
Before you can file a lawsuit against a medical professional for negligent actions in Illinois, the law requires you to get an affidavit of merit for medical malpractice. This affidavit shows proof to the court that you have consulted with another medical professional who is qualified to serve as a medical expert in your case.

How long does a truck accident lawsuit take? When there is clear liability and moderate injuries in car accidents, it usually takes 6 to 9 months to settle. However, the time can vary depending on the type of injuries, the involvement of commercial vehicles and their insurance companies, and the scale of the accident. Truck

Should I Accept the Initial Truck Accident Settlement Offer? This may be your question after a truck accident. You should not accept the initial offer but seek advice from a qualified truck accident attorney before agreeing to an offer from an insurance company. Often, the initial offer is lower than the actual value of your case, and accepting a settlement

Many times, clients tell us that they heard of Ankin Law through our many forms of advertising or someone close to them, like a friend, family member, or co-worker. But Linell’s path to our firm actually began with a referral from one of our own employees. It came in handy after he was injured at