Howard Ankin

Motor Vehicle Accidents

May 31, 2025

How Chicago’s Potholes Put Motorcyclists at Risk, and What Riders Can Do

Motorcyclists face increased danger on the road because they don't have the protective barriers that cars and trucks do. While it's easy to point fingers at careless drivers for crashes, poor road conditions also contribute to incidents involving motorcycles. Potholes put motorcyclists at risk, leading to loss of control, damage to the bike, and decreased traction.

Recall News

May 30, 2025

Infant Swings Deemed Dangerous Due to Suffocation Risk

May 30th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Various brands of infant swings deemed dangerous by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are raising serious safety concerns for parents nationwide. The swings are under fire because they violate the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, fail to include mandatory safety warnings, and contain button cell batteries without proper hazard disclosures.

Workers' Compensation

May 30, 2025

Chicago Workers: How Employer Misclassification Can Deny You Workers’ Comp Benefits

When an employer misclassifies an employee as an independent contractor, the employee may be unable to recover from a work injury due to a workers' compensation claim denial. If your employer has misclassified you as a contractor following a work-related injury, you may be able to resolve the issue with the help of an attorney.

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.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

May 29, 2025

5 Ways Trucking Companies Put Profit Over Safety

Many trucking companies put profit over safety by encouraging speed, inadequate truck maintenance, and failing to properly screen and train their drivers. This may lead to a rise in large truck accidents and the serious damages that can result. An experienced attorney can assist you in pursuing compensation for any damages incurred.

Blog, Client Stories

May 29, 2025

Insurance Says No? Ankin Law Got a Court to Say Yes for An Injured Worker

The question of why a worker hurt on the job should get a lawyer can be answered by a looking at the case of a recent client at Ankin Law. It’s a classic case of an insurance company denying a need for someone, then a lawyer stepping up to change that decision. This is what

Medical Malpractice

May 29, 2025

Patient Sues Doctor for Surgical Never Event

A patient at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, alleging a surgical “never event” occurred during his procedure, causing him additional health issues, pain and suffering, and delaying his cancer treatment.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

May 28, 2025

Driving While Distracted: The Apps That Make Our Roads More Dangerous in Chicago

The use of smartphone apps has increased distracted driving-related incidents in Chicago and throughout the rest of the nation. Drivers are increasingly using social media apps, entertainment apps, navigational apps, shopping apps, their phone’s camera app, and other popular apps while on the road. Driving while distracted leads to the death of thousands of people on U.S. roads each year,

Blog

May 27, 2025

A New Law Podcast Is Coming to Chicago!

There is a new podcast that’s coming to Chicagoland that’s going to touch on several topics in the legal world. We’re happy to say that this one will be produced by Ankin Law! “Getting Personal” is a new podcast that will feature a collection people at our law firm along with other guests sharing stories about their

Blog, Client Stories

May 23, 2025

When This Client Called Ankin Law, He Always Got an Answer

One of the key components to a great relationship between a client and a law firm is so very simple. It’s picking up the phone. It can mean so much to a person who needs help, just like Sammie F. He was rear-ended in his car in February of 2024, suffering injuries to his low back,