Favorable Workers’ Compensation Decisions

On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Howard Ankin attended a gathering in support of Illinois Senate President Cullerton in which he spoke. On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Ankin Law Office orally argued a claim before the Illinois Appellate Court obtaining a fully favorable ruling on behalf of our client. On Monday, October 28, 2013 Howard Ankin […]

Despite the increased knowledge and warnings about the serious impact of concussions, many experts indicate that there is a “culture of resistance” when it comes to reporting concussions and following treatment instructions. As dedicated accident and injury lawyers, we here at Ankin Law Office, LLC hope that this “culture of resistance” fades soon as the […]

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 Office, LLC are dedicated to helping accident and injury victims protect their legal rights and obtain the financial compensation that […]

In-car technology has come a long way in recent years. In fact, cars are now able to do things that, in years past, were only a figment of the imagination. But, what is the result of these in-car technologies? Do in-car technologies actually help prevent auto accidents? Or do they give drivers a false sense […]

Medical malpractice is a serious problem in this country. In fact, new data indicates that medical mistakes are currently the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. Medical malpractice – which is the failure of a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider to adhere to the appropriate standard of care – is […]

Here’s what other personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers were talking about the week of October 25, 2013: Too Many Doctors Use Too Much Radiation to Treat Prostate Cancer Pain (Protect Patients Blog). As this article points out, despite the widespread and beneficial use of radiation in cancer treatment, the dangers of radiation are well-documented. A […]

Boston Scientific Corp. and its subsidiaries — Guidant LLC, Guidant Sales LLC and Cardiac Pacemakers Inc. — have agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations that it sold defective heart devices. The lawsuit accuses Guidant, which was purchased by Boston Scientific in 2006, of knowingly selling defective implantable defibrillators between 2002 and 2006 to […]

Laser skin procedures, such as laser hair removal and wrinkle reduction procedures, have become increasingly popular in recent years. Patients appreciate the relative ease and convenience with which they can get laser skin procedures, with many procedures only taking a matter of minutes to perform. Unfortunately, laser skin procedures are not always safe and there […]