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Dog bites can leave victims suffering with serious physical and emotional injuries. When dangerous dogs attack, those injured may have a right to seek compensation for their associated losses. To do so, however, they will need to determine liability – whether that falls to the dog’s owner or another party.

If you have been injured due to a dog attack, do not waste time contacting our Illinois personal injury lawyer to aid you with pursuing damages.

What Is a Dangerous Dog?

Dangerous dog is a designation the state may give animals in Illinois that meet the criteria for such a
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A product liability case arises when a defective or unreasonably dangerous product causes a person harm. You may have a product liability claim if you suffered an injury or your loved one was killed because of a defective product.

What Is the Definition of Product Liability in Illinois?

Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers for injuries caused by defective or unsafe products they place into the hands of consumers.

This legal concept holds these parties accountable for any harm or damages resulting from defects in design, manufacturing, labeling, or marketing of a product.
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Proving a defect in a product is essential for a successful product liability case. The burden of proof lies with you, the injured party, to demonstrate that a product defect caused your injury.

Our product liability attorneys at Ankin Law can guide you through evidence collection, help you find qualified experts, and effectively present your case in court to maximize your chances of a successful outcome. Call our law firm today at 312-600-0000.

What Is a Product Defect?

A product defect refers to any flaw, imperfection, or deficiency in a product that renders it unreasonably dangerous to consumers or users.
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A newly enacted Illinois law aims to cut down on teenage drunk driving crashes by holding adults who provide alcohol financially liable. Although under the legal age for drinking, many teens still consume alcohol. However, when they choose to get behind the wheel after drinking, teens put themselves, their passengers, and others at serious risk.

Our drunk driving accident lawyers can help you understand the dangers posed by teenagers driving under the influence, and liability for injuries suffered if drunk teens caused your accident.

The Dangers of Teenage Drunk Driving

Alcohol causes effects on the body that can impair teenage
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Wondering, “can I sue a hospital for emotional distress?” In Illinois, the law allows medical malpractice injury victims to recover compensation for emotional distress or harm in the same way as other personal injury victims who suffer physical injuries. Most cases involving emotional distress are resolved by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against the at-fault party, such as a hospital or a medical professional.

What Is Considered Emotional Distress in Illinois?

In a medical malpractice case, a hospital may be liable for the actions of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who are guilty of medical errors or negligence that
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The party who pays for injuries in a car accident depends on what caused the crash. An individual determined to be at fault for is responsible for paying for injuries in a car accident in Chicago, Illinois. This is because Illinois has adopted a fault or at-fault insurance system. This system requires anyone found liable for an accident to cover the losses and expenses of a victim who suffers injuries in the crash. Victims can receive compensation through a settlement agreement with the liable driver’s insurer or a successful personal injury claim.

Illinois Comparative Negligence Laws

Car accident cases directly
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Did you suffer a work-related injury on the job? Reporting work-related injuries might seem like a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be.

The sooner you report the injury, the better. Illinois has several laws regarding work-related injury reports, and it’s important to be aware of deadlines that may affect your claim and your right to recover compensation. Our workers’ compensation attorneys can guide you through the accident reporting process and help ensure that you avoid common claims mistakes.

When Should You Report Work-Related Injuries in Illinois?

You should report work-related injuries as soon as possible, providing you have
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When you purchase a product from a retailer, and it injures you, you may wonder, “Can a retailer be held liable for defective products?” Yes, you can hold a retailer liable for the harm that a defective product causes. Retailers are responsible for ensuring they only sell products that are safe for consumers. Knowing more about Illinois laws on faulty products and when retail businesses are held accountable for defective products sold will help you determine whether you have a product liability claim against a retailer in Chicago.

If you’re unsure whether retailer liability applies to your case, call the
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What are the requirements for workers’ compensation eligibility? After a work-related injury or illness, employees in Illinois can recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim if they meet all eligibility requirements. There are multiple elements you must consider to successfully file a claim and secure total coverage for your injuries.

Here, you’ll learn more about the eligibility requirements for workers’ compensation in Illinois, along with the types of benefits you may recover through a claim.

Eligibility Requirements in Illinois for Workers’ Compensation

You may open a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or illnesses as long as you meet the
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You’ve suffered significant harm due to a medical professional’s negligence, and now you’re considering legal action. One critical decision you’ll face is whether to enlist the help of a medical malpractice expert witness.

Medical malpractice cases require solid proof that medical negligence is responsible for a patient’s injuries. To establish the standard of care expected by the defendant, and often to support the plaintiff’s claim of how the duty to uphold it was breached, almost all medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois require testimony by a medical malpractice expert witness.

Why Are Medical Malpractice Expert Witnesses Necessary?

In a medical malpractice
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What is workers’ compensation insurance, and how does it work? If you sustain an injury or illness as a result of a work-related incident or exposure, workers’ compensation benefits will cover the cost of your medical treatment and a portion of your lost wages. The work injury lawyers at Ankin Law in Chicago can help you determine what kinds of benefits you may be able to recover in a claim. Call us at 312-600-0000.

What Is Workers’ Compensation in Illinois?

Despite OSHA regulations and increased safety awareness, work injuries and occupational illnesses still occur across the country, including Illinois. According
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People involved in a car accident in Chicago, Illinois, might wonder, “Can you sue for a car accident?” You can sue for a car accident that leaves you or a loved one with serious physical or emotional injuries. Suing allows you to recover compensation enough to cover all the losses and expenses, including future costs, arising from the car accident. Taking legal action also helps ensure that negligent parties are held accountable for their actions.

You must, however, follow the right steps after your accident to protect your health and to preserve your right to file a car accident claim
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A nurse in Illinois faces prison time for diluting morphine when providing the medication to a patient in 2021. This incident shows how medical staff can violate patients’ trust and engage in malpractice, putting patients’ lives at risk in the process.

If a nurse or another healthcare professional tampers with medication, not only could he or she face federal charges, but victims or their loved ones may have grounds to file a civil lawsuit against the offending employee.

Diluting Patients’ Morphine: A Federal Offense

An Illinois nurse has recently faced federal charges for tampering with a patient’s liquid morphine at
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When an insurance company commits fraud, you may file a claim or lawsuit against the offending insurer. However, it’s important to know what constitutes fraud in these cases before you open a case. Here you’ll learn what insurance fraud is, including some examples of fraud, and find out what steps to take if you discover that your insurer has acted fraudulently.

What Is Insurance Fraud?

Insurance fraud occurs when an insurance company intentionally hides or misrepresents facts from policyholders, defrauding them in the process. An insurer may engage in fraud for numerous reasons, but companies do this primarily to avoid
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Is suing after a car accident worth it? If you were injured by another driver, you may have to file a car accident lawsuit. Car accidents can leave victims facing life-changing injuries. By filing a lawsuit, victims can bolster their finances against the consequences of an accident that wasn’t their fault.

Car Accident Statistics in Illinois

Around 810 traffic accidents occur every day in Illinois, based on 2021 data from the Illinois Department of Transportation. More than nine people are injured every hour from car accidents and three people killed per day, highlighting the deadliness of car accidents in
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A recently filed Ozempic lawsuit claims the popular diabetes medication puts patients at risk for serious, long-term adverse health effects. While some over-the-counter medications produce minor, unnoticeable side effects, others may result in life-changing conditions.

The most recent patient to file a lawsuit against the drugmakers of Ozempic claims that the medication caused her to develop a painful gastrointestinal disorder. As a result of taking the popular medicine for weight loss and diabetes, the woman alleges that she suffered a life-threatening bowel injury. Now, she will have diarrhea for the rest of her life and experience pain. This is not
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