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Helping Clients ‘with Friends’ at Ankin Law

What does one of the original personal injury attorneys at Ankin Law consider the best part of his job?   It’s actually very, very simple. “It’s coming to a work environment where my friends work, too,” said Attorney Telly Liapis when asked about what he enjoys working at this Chicago personal injury law firm. Telly should know, since he’s

Steps to Prove Misdiagnosis in Medical Malpractice

Steps to prove misdiagnosis in medical malpractice involve demonstrating that a healthcare provider-patient relationship existed, the provider did not meet the required standard of care, this failure resulted in harm to you, and you experienced harm as a consequence. Proving misdiagnosis in a medical malpractice case isn’t easy. For a successful claim, you’re going to

Can I Sue if My Child Gets Hurt at Daycare?

If your child is hurt at daycare, you may be able to sue staff if the daycare's negligence caused those injuries. With an understanding of the duties of daycare staff and injuries resulting from their negligence or recklessness, you may better determine whether it's possible to sue.
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.

Slick Roads, Big Risks: Winter Weather and Semi Truck Accidents in Chicago

Winter weather creates dangerous conditions for semi trucks on Chicago roads, including slick road conditions, increasing the risk of accidents. To prevent crashes, truck drivers must drive slower, exercise greater caution, and delay driving or get off the road when the winter weather conditions are too severe and dangerous to keep moving. Understanding the increased winter weather truck accident risks

Meet Ankin Law’s Chicagoland Teacher of the Month for February 2025

For the second time in as many months, Ankin Law is honoring a Chicagoland teacher for their outstanding contributions to their school. For February 2025, we joined with WGN-TV to present the “Teacher of the Month” award to Chris Galloway of Yorkville High School. He’s a recent graduate of the school (2018), Galloway has already made an impact on

A Kind Gesture Began a Great Ankin Law Experience for Heriberto

At the end of his case, Ankin Law got Heriberto the medical treatment and settlement he was looking for after a car accident. Ankin Law attorney Raquel Gross and legal assistant Lauren Casapao made sure of that with their work. But it was a gesture towards Heriberto before he even signed up with our law firm that stood out