Howard Ankin

Blog, Giving Back

Mar 24, 2026

Naperville English Teacher Gets an Honor from Ankin Law & WGN

Ankin Law and WGN have made its way to the western suburbs of Chicago to find another award-winning educator making a big difference in student’s lives. Mr. Matt Sniadecki of Naperville North High School in Naperville has been named the Teacher of the Month by the law firm and television station for March 2026. Nominated by student

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Mar 24, 2026

When Social Media Platforms Enable Child Grooming: Legal Options for Families

When social media platforms enable child grooming, the harm can quickly lead to emotional trauma, coercion, exploitation, or in-person abuse. Families often discover too late that a predator used private messages, disappearing content, fake profiles, or recommendation features to build access to a child over time. In these situations, parents are often left asking whether the offender is the only

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Mar 24, 2026

Massage Therapist Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: When Trust Is Violated in a Professional Setting

Massage therapy is built on trust. Clients seek treatment for pain relief, relaxation, or recovery, often in vulnerable physical and emotional states. Licensed massage therapists are expected to follow strict professional boundaries and ethical standards. When those boundaries are violated, the consequences can be serious for survivors.

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Mar 24, 2026

Airbnb Sexual Assault Lawsuits: When Short-Term Rentals Become Unsafe

Airbnb sexual assault lawsuits arise when guests experience harm due to unsafe conditions, inadequate screening of hosts or guests, or poor security measures at a property. In these situations, victims may have legal rights to pursue compensation and hold responsible parties accountable.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Mar 24, 2026

Truck Drivers Forced to Break Safety Rules: Can They Sue Their Employer?

Truck drivers operate under strict safety regulations designed to protect everyone on the road. However, some drivers report intense pressure from employers to meet unrealistic deadlines, exceed hours-of-service limits, or ignore maintenance issues. When truck drivers are forced to break safety rules, the consequences can include serious accidents, regulatory violations, and legal disputes.

Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents

Mar 24, 2026

Who Pays for Injuries When Debris Falls From a Truck on the Highway?

When debris falls from a truck on the highway, the results can be serious. Cargo that spills or breaks loose can strike nearby vehicles, force sudden swerves, or create dangerous roadway hazards. If you suffer injuries in this type of incident, determining who is responsible becomes an important step toward recovering compensation.

Personal Injury

Mar 24, 2026

Are Apartment Complexes Liable for Assaults on Their Property?

When an assault occurs on apartment property, one of the first legal questions is whether the owner or management company could have done more to prevent it. In many cases, that question turns on whether the incident was foreseeable and whether the property owner failed to take reasonable security measures in light of known risks.

Blog

Mar 19, 2026

How Ankin Law’s Office Found Its Way Into a Major Chicago Movie

One of the more memorable films in Chicago has a connection to Ankin Law. That’s because of the filming location of one of the most memorable scenes of the film, which happened around the personal injury law firm’s office in the Loop. “The Fugitive” was a 1993 filmed that followed Dr. Richard Kimble’s travels through Chicago to

Blog

Mar 18, 2026

Why Voting Is Important for Your Legal Case

Tuesday is election day in the State of Illinois – and if you care about the law, it’s important you go to the polls. That’s what Attorney Howard Ankin says as voters cast their ballots to determine the party candidates who’ll appear on the ballot for the midterm elections on November 3. Which candidates are voted into

Blog, People

Mar 13, 2026

Ashleen Bracey: A Chicagoan Building a Chicago Women’s Basketball Program

A native of Chicagoland is getting her opportunityto build a women’s college basketball team near her hometown. Ashleen Bracey is currently in her fourth season as the head coach at UIC, continuing a basketball journey that began in her hometown of Oak Park. She’s taken on the task of building the Flames women’s basketball program, which