Howard Ankin

Suing Cruise Ships for Injuries

Cruise ship operators must take all reasonable precautions to keep their passengers safe. So, passengers injured due to breach of the duty of care may have strong grounds for suing cruise ships in Illinois. Cruise ship injuries can arise from food poisoning, slip and fall hazards, cruise ship employees’ negligence, medical malpractice, burns, and hazardous conditions in the recreational activity

How Do Truck Accident Lawsuits Work?

How do truck accident lawsuits work? Truck accident lawsuits in Chicago, Illinois, involve conducting a comprehensive investigation. This investigation includes gathering important evidence, such as checking the truck’s ELD data, witness statements, video footage, police reports, and accident scene photographs. Liable parties, such as the trucking company, manufacturers, and the truck driver, are also identified.

Ankin Law Supporting Women’s Basketball Again in 2024

One of the things that we like to do at Ankin Law is to support our local teams – and that includes Chicago’s WNBA franchise. September 28 featured the annual Chicago Sky game for the firm as a number of employees, family, and friends attended the contest against the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena. Along

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.

Why This Lawyer Takes Every Case Seriously

For six years, she’s been helping clients around Chicagoland after they’ve suffered an injury, bringing them aid during a difficult time. It’s a desire that Maria Merman has had in her practice at Ankin Law as she continues to live up to our client-first tagline. That’s why we’re featuring Maria in this week’s edition of

How to Find the Right Truck Accident Lawyer in Illinois

Knowing how to find the right truck accident lawyer for your Illinois injury case is critical to the success of your claim. If you choose an inexperienced attorney, or one who doesn't have your best interests in mind, you could lose out on the opportunity to recover substantial compensation for your losses. First, try to select a lawyer with plenty

Can You Sue for a Helicopter Crash?

If a negligent party caused a helicopter crash, you may be able to file a lawsuit to seek total compensation. However, you will need to be able to prove the nature of the accident and that negligence caused the accident to succeed with a case.

A Race for Justice for Ankin Law

On a sunny, warm late summer evening, many from Ankin Law put on their running shoes to support a very worthy cause. Once again, the firm was a major sponsor of Race Judicata in Lincoln Park to benefit the Chicago Voluntary Legal Services. A number of employees took part in the event, either running the