Howard Ankin

Arbitration Success For Injured School Bus Driver [2020]

Ankin Law attorney Scott Goldstein successfully argued before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission on behalf of a school bus driver who injured her shoulder at work. The driver’s injury grew out of the repetitive action of manually opening and closing the school bus door. Her injuries required her to miss work and incur medical bills. She is

Grocery Store Worker Awarded Total Knee Replacement [2022]

A grocery store overnight stock lead who injured her knee at work has been awarded medical services and a total knee replacement after a work-related injury. The injured worker was represented by Scott Goldstein of Ankin Law in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In an arbitrator decision, despite vigorous opposition by the grocery

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.

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law Turns 110

At the turn of the last century, a series of large-scale accidents had taken place across the country during the Progressive Era including the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York. In Illinois, poor working conditions in the Chicago stock yards, meat packing plants, and ultimatelyThe Cherry Illinois Coal Mine Fire, led to the “Workman’s Compensation

Ankin Law Marks Five Years of Partnership with PrintReleaf

For law firms, paper consumption adds up quickly. Paper use comes from our earth’s forest. Ankin Law is one of many law firms that have chosen to do something about controlling paper usage.We are celebrating five years of partnership with PrintReleaf, an organization that helps neutralize the impact we have on the environment every time

Ankin Law Donates Masks and Sanitizer to Essential Workers

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. Our work lives, our daily routines, our personal relationships, and our plans for the future have all undergone various degrees of change. One thing that hasn’t changed is the commitment to community at Ankin Law in Chicago, Illinois. Since the Covid-19 pandemic and the “stay at home”

Howard Ankin Discusses COVID-19 On The JAM Morning Show

Howard Ankin appeared on WCIU Channel 26’s, The JAM Morning Show on April 15, 2020 to talk about how COVID-19 is impacting workers and workers compensation law. Like all television shows around the country, WCIU is operating remotely as they adhere to social distancing guidelines. As the hosts and Howard appeared on camera from their

Nine Ankin Law Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Ankin Law in Chicago is proud to announce nine of our firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2020. These honors are awarded to legal professionals who exhibit excellence in practice and client relations. Congratulations to our 2020 Super Lawyers Howard Ankin, Telly Liapis, and Scott Goldstein. This