Howard Ankin

Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Was your injury or illness caused by medical malpractice? You may qualify to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for damages. Who can be held liable for medical malpractice depends on Illinois laws and the sequence of events. Medical institutions and various types of medical professionals can be held liable for your damages.

How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Chicago

If you or your loved one has suffered a work-related injury in Illinois, you’ll need to know how to file a workers’ compensation claim in Chicago. After sustaining a workplace injury, you should formally notify your employer of the injury to begin the workers’ compensation claims process, seek medical attention immediately to provide important proof

Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages in Illinois

If you were the victim of a car accident caused by a reckless driver, you may be eligible for punitive damages, in addition to other economic damages. Punitive damages go beyond covering the costs of your medical bills and other injuries.
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.

Is a Car Accident a Personal Injury Case?

Is a car accident a personal injury? Car accidents in Chicago, Illinois, fall under the personal injury category of law. Personal injury is a general legal term for bodily injuries and psychological injuries you suffer due to someone else’s negligence. You may be eligible to pursue compensation for the financial and non-financial losses resulting from a car accident caused by

3 tips on living with a disability budget

Social Security Disability benefits are only available to people who cannot perform gainful work. In 2015, people earning over $1,090 per month cannot receive SSD benefits, as any disability lawyer in Chicago can attest. Due to this requirement, covering regular monthly costs may be a challenge for many SSD beneficiaries. The following measures can help

Social Security Disability Payments Remain Flat

Seniors across America are sitting down this week to determine how the recent decision not to raise Social Security Disability payments in 2016 will affect their monthly budgets. This is only the third time in the past 40 years that the government has decided not to provide a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to beneficiaries. The

A 2024 College of Workers’ Compensation Fellow

As an attorney, it’s nice to receive an award that recognizes your work. When it comes to workers’ compensation law, being honored for your work by highly skilled peers and judges across the US is even more gratifying. I was proud this month to be part of the 2024 class inducted into the College of

An Ankin Law Team of Attorneys Helps Secure a Young Girl’s Future

After getting a phone call that no parent wants to get, Scott N. made one that helped his family navigate a severe injury and long recovery. A school science experiment gone wrong left his young daughter with second and third-degree burns on her face and hand that required months of treatment. Howard began working on

How Can I Prove a Product Defect?

Proving a defect in a product is essential for a successful product liability case. The burden of proof lies with you, the injured party, to demonstrate that a product defect caused your injury.