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Sep 3, 2025

Why Law is Personal for this Chicago Social Security/Disability Attorney

Every single lawyer has to find a true purpose when they begin their practice. For Attorney John Darragh, that wasn’t very hard to find. You see the graduate of Chicago Kent School of Law and former Legal Assistant always knew which are of practice he was going to do. That’s because a family member was directly

Blog, Case Results, Workers' Compensation

Sep 1, 2025

Josh Rudolfi Successful in Second Arbitration for Back Injury

Ankin Law attorney, Josh Rudolfi recently represented a worker who injured his back lifting propane tanks during the course of his job at DCC Propane/Hicksgas Propane Sale and Service. This was the second time the employer refused to pay for a recommended surgery stemming from the same accident. Like the first time, the case went

Accident News

Aug 30, 2025

Injured in a Crowd? Holding Music Venues Accountable for Unsafe Conditions

Holding music venues accountable after a concert injury is crucial for receiving compensation and encouraging safer environments for future attendees. Concerts should be enjoyable, but hazards can lead to accidents at any venue. If you sustain injuries due to a venue's negligence, you may file a premises liability lawsuit to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

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

Aug 30, 2025

E-Bike Accident Injuries Are on the Rise in Illinois. Do You Have a Case?

E-Bike accident injuries are on the rise. Electric bikes and scooters have become popular transportation options, offering convenience and eco-friendliness, but they also lead to serious accidents. If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence in an e-bike or e-scooter accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Contact Ankin Law at

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Aug 30, 2025

When Road Rage Turns into a Lawsuit: Legal Options After An Aggressive Driving Crash

Road range turns into a lawsuit when an aggressive driving crash occurs because of the reckless actions of an angry driver. Such a crash often leaves a victim with bodily injuries, physical pain and suffering, and property damage. You have a right to sue the angry driver and recover compensation for the resulting injuries and damages. You must, however, submit

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Aug 30, 2025

When Car Accidents Cause Long-Term Neurological Damage

When car accidents cause long-term neurological damage in Illinois, victims can experience cognitive, motor, and emotional impairments. They may endure these impairments for years or even the rest of their lives. These challenges may prevent them from undertaking activities of daily living and lower their quality of life. You are entitled to compensation if your long-term neurological damage stemmed from

Personal Injury

Aug 30, 2025

The Difference Between Criminal Charges And Civil Claims For Sexual Assault

The main difference between criminal charges and civil claims for sexual assault in Chicago, Illinois, lies in the initiator and goal of the two distinct proceedings. The state’s prosecution office initiates criminal proceedings against the perpetrator with the aim of imposing punishment. The punishment can be in the form of fines, jail time, probation, or

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Aug 30, 2025

Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: What Parents Need to Know in 2025

Parents today are facing an unprecedented battle. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube aren’t harmless distractions. They are intentionally engineered to be addictive, drawing children into endless scrolling, harmful comparisons, and dangerous content. Families across the U.S., including right here in Chicago, are taking legal action through a social media addiction lawsuit.

Medical Malpractice

Aug 29, 2025

How Surgical Errors Lead to Long-Term Disability in Illinois

Surgical errors lead to long-term disability in many situations, for example, via wrong-site surgery, wrong-patient surgery, retained foreign objects, and nerve damage. Errors related to anesthesia and before and after surgery can all lead to long-term disability, too. In Chicago and elsewhere, these errors typically stem from preventable systemic problems. There is no excuse for any of it.