Distracted drivers, speeding, drunk or drugged drivers, and the lack of safety measures on roadways, in parking lots, and at intersections are putting children at risk for pedestrian accident injuries and deaths. On average, two children are injured in pedestrian accidents every hour. Of the more than 15,000 children under 19 who are struck by
What is insurance bad faith? It is common for insurers to deny valid claims, delay processing, offer low settlements to claimants, or fail to defend policyholders against claims. These are examples of insurance bad faith. If the insurance company practiced bad faith when processing your claim, you may be able to take legal action. Filing
An Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed a decision by a Cook County circuit court judge holding that a workers’ compensation claim was not time-barred even though it was filed more than three years after the date of the injury. In Modern Drop Forge v. Workers’ Compensation Commission, Case No. 2012 IL App. (1st) 110539 WC-U, the
Is SSDI taxable? While some people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may need to pay income taxes on their payments, SSDI is not taxable in most situations. If the household has additional income from a spouse or another source, however, SSDI benefits may be subject to income taxes. The uncertainty and difficulty of
A 40-year-old delivery driver who injured his back at work had his case go to arbitration where he received medical benefits, temporary partial disability, temporary total disability, and prospective medical care benefits. With the help of Ankin Law attorney Josh Rudolfi, the driver will receive $6,191.95 to pay for medical services. He will also receive
Traffic flow and defined lanes help determine who has the right of way when entering a parking lot. Drivers in the primary lanes or driving around the parking lot typically have the right of way. However, the rules for right of way will depend on the circumstances and the area of the parking lot. Drivers
There are articles all over the internet that explain how to find the best broken bone injury lawyer in Chicago, but not all of these resources are credible. Choose the wrong guide, and you could end up with an inexperienced attorney whose success rate is less than admirable. Since attorney referral agencies frequently get a
When someone dies in a water-related accident, surviving family members frequently ask our wrongful death lawyers, “How does a drowning attorney prove negligence in a lawsuit?” A drowning attorney in Chicago proves negligence in a lawsuit by establishing that four elements exist. If the lawyer can establish a duty of care, breach of duty of
Common dental malpractice settlement amounts in Chicago vary significantly depending on the severity of the victim’s injuries. According to Medical Protective, the average value of dental malpractice settlement amounts is $65,000. However, dental malpractice victims sometimes recover millions of dollars. Dental malpractice can cause permanent injuries and even death. If you were injured, or you
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