When plastic surgery goes wrong?
In 2012, over 14.6 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many people here in Illinois undergo these procedures to improve their appearance or restore physical function….By: Howard Ankin
Motorcycles and Potholes – The Hidden Danger
Another brutal winter has resulted in minefields of potholes on our roadways. As the weather warms and we unplug our battery tenders to take to the highways, there are serious dangers lurking for the unwary. Riders always ride with a level of concentration greater than those operating cars – and we must. One of the challenges with potholes is that they can be difficult to spot until it’s too late. Obviously the greatest danger is at night when they are the most difficult to see. Even when using the utmost caution during the daytime, sunlight, shading and traffic can obscure the danger. Pothole accidents can and do cause serious injury. What makes those accidents even worse is the difficulty riders have in getting fairly compensated for their …
Immigrant deportation numbers fall under Obama administration
04/29/2015 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Washington – The number of immigrants that have been deported during both terms under President Barack Obama’s administration has been the lowest in almost a decade. According to a report by The Associated Press (AP), internal government data obtained by the news source shows that as of April 20 a total of 127,378 individuals who were in the United States illegally have been sent home by federal immigration officials. The number is stated to be the lowest since the middle of the second term served by President George W. Bush. The numbers show a continuing decline in deportations amid an ongoing battle involving a legal challenge to a plan announced by the administration to protect millions of…
Court fees set to increase by 600{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872}
The Government announced in a written statement earlier this year that they were going to increase court fees for money claims worth more than £10,000 so that they would be 5{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} of the sum claimed, with a cap of £10,000. It has been calculated by the Civil Justice Council that a claim worth £200,000 will cost at least 6 times more in court fees than what it would currently cost under if these proposals were to be implemented. The Government undertook a short consultation exercise which started in December with the deadline for responses in late January. Even though the majority of responses to the consultation were against the rise in fees, the Government is still trying to push through the reforms. We understand that the Law Society …
CFAs – Should we name and shame?
Arranging funding for your client at the outset of a case is one of the most important parts of a Personal Injury lawyer’s job. Whilst I’m sure we all do the job for the satisfaction it brings, once the case has settled, recovering costs is never far from our mind! We know it’s important to have a fully compliant Conditional Fee Agreement, but as the following case law may suggest, naming the defendant within the agreement may open you up for challenges to your CFA. There have been a number of cases in which the wrong defendant was named in a conditional fee agreement, with each case reaching a different conclusion as to the validity of the CFA. Four of the most pertinent cases are discussed below…
Lets talk about Cerebral Palsy, our infographic will give you the real facts and figures
Lets talk about Cerebral Palsy. Do you know what it is, what causes it and what can be done to help children and adults living with the condition? See our infographic below on Cerebral Palsy for the facts! Lets talk about Cerebral Palsy
DOL Revising Black Lung Benefits Act
It would require parties — including employers, claimants, attorneys, and other authorized representatives — to disclose all medical information developed in connection with a claim for benefits, even if the party does not intend to submit the information into evidence.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Significant NextGen Milestone
The completion of En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) signals a major milestone, Secretary Foxx says.
I-Team: Asbestos threat level varies between gov’t agencies – KLAS-TV
I-Team: Asbestos threat level varies between gov't agenciesKLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — State lawmakers are close to passing a bill to give the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health greater power to restrict access to the Nevada Central Cancer Registry. Assembly Bill 42 would allow the health division to restrict …
Voigt v. Colvin: Social Security Disability Appeals Process
Voigt v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, involves claimant who applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, only to have the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied his application. Claimant was 40 years old at the time he applied for SSDI benefits. Claimant was employed as a trained machinist until 2002. It was then that he applied for total disability. His claimed disability was primarily related to mental illness, including severe depression and bipolar disorder, as well as chronic back pain, hip trouble, and an anal fissure. When he first applied for benefits, SSA denied his application. After a series of appeals, he was able to have a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). ALJ determined claimant was capable …
Apollo asked to pay Rs 1cr for negligence – Times of India
Times of IndiaApollo asked to pay Rs 1cr for negligenceTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: A 13-year legal battle of a doctor couple against a private hospital for medical negligence that resulted in their child being born with mental retardation and 95 per cent disability, has come to an end with NCDRC holding the attending …and more »
Californian Finds Fraud Case an Expensive Matter
For one Californian, his time allegedly running a fraud scam is over. California Department of Insurance investigators recently arrested Mitchell Lee King, 53, for alleged healthcare disability fraud and charged him with 19 felony counts including grand theft, forgery, filing a false claim and providing a material misstatement. Investigators allege King received more than $20,000 not owed to him. “Putting a stop to health insurance fraud is vital to the well-being of California’s economy,” said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. “Every successful case is a win for consumers who ultimately end up paying for fraud when the losses are passed along though higher premiums.” Over the course of four years, King filed disability claims with his insurer stating he was not working. Forged Physician’s …