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Dog bite liability is determined by the applicable law and the circumstances leading to the dog bite. Factors at play include whether the bite occurred on the dog’s property or someone else. Likewise, if the person who was bitten provoked or agitated the dog, this may lessen the dog owner’s liability. How Common are Dog

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs when the head accelerates quickly and then suddenly stops or is rapidly rotated. A concussion can occur even if the head does not come into contact with a hard surface. A concussion can result in confusion, blurred vision, memory loss, and nausea. Although in some severe cases, a

Premises liability law determines who carries liability for injury at the gym. Gym owners frequently have customers sign a liability waiver to limit their liability. Even if you signed one of these waivers, however, you may have a claim against the gym owner for your injury. Injuries from overexertion and misuse of equipment at the

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.

Exposure to toxic mold is a common health concern and the subject of numerous lawsuits filed by lawyers that handle mold cases in Chicago and throughout the United States. To determine whether you may be able to pursue a mold lawsuit and recover compensation to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering,

Knowing what mistakes to avoid in a personal injury claim is essential for victims seeking compensation. If you have been involved in a personal injury accident, you are likely hurt and confused. You may be out of work and facing mounting medical bills. The Chicago personal injury lawyers at Ankin Law are dedicated to helping accident

Accidents and injuries can happen anytime and anywhere and, in some cases, the government or one of its employees may be responsible for the accident. For instance, c person could be injured in a slip and fall accident at a city park, a child may be the victim of a swimming pool accident at a

A deposition in a personal injury case is part of the fact-finding process of the lawsuit, referred to as discovery. This out-of-court testimony serves as a question and answer session between one party and another. From a client’s perspective, one of the most confusing and challenging parts of a personal injury lawsuit is the deposition.

When a loved one is unexpectedly killed in an accident, your world is turned upside down. You are reeling from the emotional losses, and you may be suffering from the financial impact of the death as well. Legal issues may further complicate the situation, but you do not have to deal with those issues alone.

It is important for victims to understand that there are a number of steps in a personal injury lawsuit to get money for their injuries. If you have been injured in a personal injury accident – whether a car accident, slip and fall accident or medical error – you want financial recovery as soon as possible.