From our receptionists to law clerks, legal assistants to lawyers, everyone has their own journey to Ankin Law. Attorney Maria Merman’s began on a different continent, thousands of miles away from the “Windy City.” That was in Moscow, where she was born and raised for a time before circumstances forced a move to the United States.
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At the end of June, we were proud to show our support for a major legal organization in Chicago. On June 26, Ankin Law was one of the sponsors of the 111th Annual Installation Dinner for the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. It’s an event that focuses on spotlighting the leadership of women in the community and
An icy day led to an injury that would lead to a few chilly responses from her employer and insurance. But luckily Maria had Ankin Law to get them to warm up to the idea of getting her what she deserves. After suffering a fall at work that led to shoulder surgery, she called Ankin

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- 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.
Lower Wacker Drive is one of the most commonly used roads in downtown Chicago, and it's among the most dangerous for numerous reasons, including decreased visibility, a lack of sidewalks, "street takeovers," and other hazards.
Much of the time, you can file a claim in Chicago for passenger injuries in T-bone accidents. The process likely will get complicated quickly. It involves investigating the crash, preserving evidence, identifying liable parties, negotiating with insurers, and, if necessary, preparing for trial. All this is on top of dealing with injuries from the crash.
There is no hernia mesh lawsuit average payout. Victims injured by defective hernia mesh implants may be entitled to payouts ranging from $50,000 to over $250,000—with some claims exceeding $1 million. These lawsuits target major medical device companies like C.R. Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium, accusing them of selling unsafe mesh products that caused internal injuries, infections, and the need for
The soundtrack of a professional sporting event in the “Windy City” is a symphony containing many different instruments. One element is the sounds from the competition field or court, with those action eliciting cheers, boos, or other reactions from the gallery. Sometimes music is pumped in to set a particular mood for the moment. But
Ankin Law is exposing sexual abuse in schools, churches, and juvenile facilities in Chicago, Cook County, and throughout Illinois. Sexual abuse by authority figures isn’t just a betrayal—it’s a calculated exploitation of trust. When that abuse happens in schools, churches, juvenile detention centers, and similar institutions, it often goes unreported or unpunished, or it’s quietly covered up. While the physical
One of the new ways that we’re trying to help people get to know us around Chicagoland and beyond is our podcast “Getting Personal.” It’s a way to get to meet the people of Ankin Law in a more personal way as they continue to work to help those in need in Chicagoland. In the
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