Howard Ankin

Does Illinois Follow the One Bite Rule for Dog Bites?

Illinois doesn’t follow the one bite rule for dog bites. Instead, it follows a strict liability standard, meaning a dog owner is liable for the injuries his or her dog causes, regardless of the pet’s previous behavior. Dog bite incidents can be physically and emotionally traumatic. A solid understanding of Illinois dog bite laws is essential to building a compelling

Check Out the Latest Ankin Law & ESPN 1000 Commercial!

One of the places that people Chicagoland are used to hearing Howard Ankin over the air is on one of the most prominent radio shows in the area. That’s “The Kap & JHood Show” on ESPN 1000, where Ankin Law has been advertising for years. Because of that, Howard along with hosts David Kaplan and Jonathan Hood

What a Day at Ankin Law Looks and Sounds Like

One of the questions that we get is what does a normal day look like at Ankin Law. People see or hear Attorney Howard Ankin on television and radio about what we do to help our personal injury clients. Now we’d like to give people a look at how that happens – or at least a quick

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 Rear-End Collisions Can Be More Legally Complicated Than You Expect

Rear-end collisions can be more legally complicated than you expect because liability may shift to the front driver or be shared between the two involved drivers. Liability may shift or be shared when the front driver stops suddenly, drives recklessly, or encounters a mechanical issue. Knowing the circumstances in which the rear driver isn’t at fault can help you document

A Chicago Lawyer’s Legal Journey in One Firm

Sometimes the road to Ankin Law for our attorneys can be a winding road that takes them to many firms or cities around the country. Jake Nabat’s road here is nothing like that. His road in law starts at our office and continues at our office. Though he initially thought about being an accountant, the native

Ankin Law Partners with Another Top Chicago Meteorologist

Once again, Ankin Law is joining forces with one of Chicago’s top weather forecasters on local television to get the word out about our law firm. This time, it’s with WLS-TV, ABC 7 Chicago’s Cheryl Scott. Ankin Law is proud to be the sponsor of the seven-day forecast on Channel 7’s 5 p.m. news every

See Scott Goldstein’s Advice for Young Lawyers, Legal Assistants

Since 1997, Attorney Howard Ankin has set the standard which law is practiced at our firm. That’s taking a client’s case personally and professionally, a credo that’s emblazoned on everything that features the Ankin Law logo. What’s made this effective is the way in which it’s passed down from generation to generation of attorneys and legal assistants.