Being a lawyer is not just about relying on the experience you’ve gained but also adding to your knowledge base as times evolve. That explains why a number of attorneys at Ankin Law took time out of their day this fall to find ways to better help clients injured when they are on the job.
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Once again in 2025, we are adding to our attorney roster in order to further help those who call us when they’ve been injured. This time, we’re adding a new lawyer to our strong Workers’ Compensation department. Attorney Shane McDonough is joining Ankin Law as an associate and will be working with those who reach
It’s a day full of candy where the costumes can be comical or scary, where the imagination takes over to create a fantasy world in the midst of reality. That’s what makes Halloween so special – and Attorney Howard Ankin knew the perfect person to match the spirit of the day. In his latest commercial
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.
You can handle a lowball settlement by first establishing why the insurer offered an unfair payout. You can do that by requesting the insurer to justify the lowball offer in writing, especially if that information is unavailable in the award letter. You can then carefully review the reasons provided by the insurer and send a demand letter with your counteroffer.
If you or a loved one gets hurt on vacation in Chicago, various parties could be legally responsible under Illinois premises liability law, including hotel management, staff, and Airbnb hosts who fail to create and maintain a safe environment for occupants.
A late-night collision at a busy Chicago Ridge intersection has once again drawn safety concerns. Police confirm that one person was killed, and several others were injured, in a recent crash at 99th Street and Harlem Avenue—an area neighbors have long criticized for confusing signals and aggressive driving.
When you get into a car accident, you can be dealing with a serious injury along with significant damage to your primary mode of transportation. That’s why Miroslav felt like he was “lost” when he was in a wreck of his own – and felt the need to call Ankin Law. Luckily, he had Attorney Maria
People involved in an accident where a driver was turning may ask, “Who’s liable in a left-turn car crash in Illinois?” The driver making a left turn is often liable for failing to give way to oncoming traffic. The state fault rules, however, recognize various circumstances in which liability may be shifted or shared.
Building one’s practice of law is a journey that comes with experiences and time, containing both good and bad experiences when working on cases. It’s the best way for a lawyer to gain the skills necessary to work effectively for their clients – and a journey one person from Ankin Law found quite valuable. Attorney
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