Accident News

Howard Ankin’s Settlement Contract Video Spotlighted by ISBA

The Illinois State Bar Association has chosen to spotlight Howard Ankin in its June 4, 2019 edition of The Bar News. The ISBA will be promoting the video,”How to Prepare Workers’ Compensation Settlement Contracts” on its biweekly news blast and on social media. With over 26 years working on behalf of injured workers and petitioners in

Howard Ankin Appears on “Chicago’s Best”

Howard Ankin recently appeared on the popular WGN-TV Channel 9 restaurant review program, “Chicago’s Best”. The show’s hosts, Marley, Lauren and Elliott, travel around the city reviewing all types of dining options from neighborhood diners to white-table-cloth fine-dining establishments. Forget the trendy tourist traps. This is real Chicago! In the show featuring Mr. Ankin he

Jocely Pacheco Receives Public Interest Advocate Scholarship Award

Ankin Law clerk, Jocely Pacheco was awarded the Public Interest Advocate Scholarship Award at the 15th annual Unity Award Dinner on November 27th at the Chicago Hilton. The Diversity Scholarship Foundation which hosts the dinner provides 21 scholarships in five areas; Diversity, Public Interest, Law student with a disability, Bar exam preparation scholarship, and LSAT

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.

Jill Wagner Nominated to the WCLA Board

Attorney Jill Wagner of Ankin Law LLC was recently nominated to the Chicago board of directors for the Workersu2019 Compensation Lawyers Association. Jillu2019s nomination is indicative of her commitment to workersu2019 compensation law in Illinois. u201cIu2019m very proud to be nominated, excited to serve, and look forward to giving back to the WCLA any way I can.u201du2013 Attorney

Nine Ankin Law Attorneys Named 2019 Super Lawyers

This year a record number of Ankin Law attorneys were honored with the Super Lawyer designation, a gold standard for excellence in the law community. Across the United States, only the top five percent of each state’s attorneys are selected to the Super Lawyers list. The rating service honors outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice

Jury Awards $1.8 Million to Matthew Friedman Client

Attorney Matthew Friedman of Ankin Law won a jury verdict in the amount of $1.8 million for Anthony Missana. Missana was awarded the amount for pain and suffering, disfigurement and loss of a normal life. The jury sided with Missana over the defendants Susan Murrey, MD, individually and as an employee and/or agent of West

Employee Spotlight: Trina Hobsen

After seeing an ad for a receptionist in the law bulletin, Trina Hobson sent her resume to Ankin Law. 45 minutes later, Howard Ankin called and they chatted. He asked her to come to the office that afternoon.The interview lasted for 90 minutes and he hired Trina on the spot. Clearly, Howard saw in Trina exactly

Howard Ankin Appears on WGN News May 17 2016

Howard Ankin appeared on the May 17, 2016 broadcast of the WGN Morning News program. Interviewer: Well I’m sure you recognize my friend, attorney Howard Ankin. Knowing a right injury lawyer for a car accident, work injury, the negligence of a bad doctor, or drug can change your life. Maybe you get hit in the scalp by a