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Mass Torts & Class Actions
Howard Ankin

What Are the Elmiron Vision Loss Claims?

Certain ingredients in the medication Elmiron may cause vision loss and eye damage in patients, which is leading to many people who use this medication filing claims against the drug’s manufacturers. People are filing these claims in Illinois and across the country as they seek compensation for damages sustained, including medical bills and pain and suffering resulting from eye damage and other side effects.

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Mass Torts & Class Actions
Howard Ankin

Is There a Lawsuit for Elmiron Eye Damage?

In Illinois and across the country, many victims of eye damage have begun filing lawsuits against the makers of Elmiron to recover compensation. Specifically, class action lawsuits have appeared to hold manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals liable for Elmiron long-term side effects, including vision problems resulting from eye damage.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Medical Malpractice in Illinois

If a loved one dies because of medical malpractice in Illinois, the person who serves as the personal representative or executor of the individual’s estate must file a lawsuit against the liable party. However, if there isn’t a designated executor in the case, the court involved in the case could choose one to file a claim or suit.

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Mass Torts & Class Actions
Howard Ankin

What Is the Average Settlement for the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit in Illinois?

The average settlement amounts for the recent hair relaxer lawsuits in Illinois and across the country range from around $100,000 to $1,500,000, leaving a wide range of compensation awards in these cases. Different factors will influence the amount of compensation that plaintiffs can recover for the use of dangerous hair relaxer and hair straightener products that may have caused uterine cancer or other conditions.

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Mass Torts & Class Actions
Howard Ankin

What Is the Latest on the Talcum Powder Lawsuit?

Johnson & Johnson faces nearly 50,000 talcum powder lawsuits through multidistrict litigation (MDL) cases, as a growing number of people claim that they received a cancer diagnosis following their use of J&J’s talcum powder-based baby powder product, along with products from other manufacturers and suppliers.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

How to Prove Emotional Distress Caused by a Physical Injury

If you have sustained physical injuries, knowing how to prove emotional distress can help you build your personal injury claim. Filing a lawsuit that includes emotional distress as damages will require you to prove that you have experienced emotional distress because of your physical injuries.

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Social Security Disability
Howard Ankin

Why Do Long Term Disability Insurance Claims Get Denied?

Long term disability insurance denial can happen for valid or bad faith reasons, depending on the case. Valid reasons can be based upon the nature of the disability and the claim process, and whether you are fit to receive disability insurance benefits.

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Social Security Disability
Howard Ankin

Is Mental Health Considered a Disability for LTD Benefits?

If your mental health condition is severe enough that it prevents you from working or maintaining employment, it may be considered a disability and qualify you for long-term disability insurance benefits.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

Life-Saving Treatments Denied: Insurance Companies Are Killing People in the United States

Thousands of people throughout the United States are suffering needlessly, and many have died, because the lifesaving treatments their doctors ordered were denied by their health insurance companies. Without another way to pay for their necessary medical care, these people are forced to accept other treatments that may not be as effective.

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Personal Injury
Howard Ankin

Can an Insurance Company Deny Coverage?

After being involved in an accident, you may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, and vehicle repair bills. You will likely need to deal with your insurance company, and you may be wondering if an insurance company can deny coverage.

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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.

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