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Howard Ankin talks with the legendary WGN-TV meteorologist about his 45-year career at Channel 9, his love of weather, and his plans after retirement in this edition of "Chicagoan's You Should Know."

Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein, helped secure temporary total disability, payment of medical bills, and prospective medical care for an injured forklift driver. The 32-year-old female will receive: temporary total disability benefits of $573.33/week for 47 1/7 weeks, commencing 1/25/22 through 12/20/22; $44,186.20 for reasonable and necessary medical services up to this point; and she

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 suing after a car accident worth it? If you were injured by another driver, you may have to file a car accident lawsuit. Car accidents can leave victims facing life-changing injuries. By filing a lawsuit, victims can bolster their finances against the consequences of an accident that wasn't their fault.
Medical malpractice cases involve patient injuries caused by the negligence or improper actions of hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals. Examples of medical malpractice often include actions related to a patient's diagnosis, medications, anesthesia and surgery, and follow-up procedures.
After a car accident, victims may wonder, “how much is my car accident worth?” There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as numerous factors come into play when calculating the value of a car accident settlement. In Chicago, Illinois, settlement claims depend on the severity of the injuries, liability, and the level of insurance coverage.

Many people with an injury caused by another person’s negligence often ask, “Do personal injury lawyers go to court?” Most personal injury lawyers in Chicago, Illinois, do not go to court, as up to 95% of injury cases get resolved through an insurance settlement process. In fact, most cases reach a settlement before a lawsuit