A Chicago teacher who received a major award from Ankin Law and WGN-TV is always willing to give some advice to her students. But Mrs. Mary Erdmann of Brother Rice High School is also willing to do the same for her community. After the special education instructor was given the “Teacher of the Month Award” from the
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One of the things that Ankin Law prides itself on in its 28th year of personal injury practice in Chicago is our expertise in the law in our hometown. Cook County’s court system and rules present unique challenges to attorneys, and being able to navigate them is key to getting the clients the results they need.
A confirmed case of Legionnaires’ disease at an Illinois state-operated developmental center has raised urgent questions about water safety protocols in public care facilities. When institutions fail to maintain safe water systems and vulnerable residents suffer serious illness or death as a result, Illinois law allows families to hold these facilities accountable through premises liability and wrongful death claims.
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.
Have you recently been thinking, “Is the insurance company delaying my car accident claim by asking for more information?” Insurance companies sometimes request additional information to strategically delay car accident claims. The tactic is aimed at avoiding paying accident victims what they’re rightfully owed. Recognizing delay tactics early is essential to navigating the car accident claims process more effectively and
On February 24th, 2026, The CPSC issued a safety alert regarding around 43,500 pressure cookers sold under the Gourmia brand name, due to the risk of this product causing serious burn injuries.
Whether he’s walking through the streets of Chicago or talking in front of thousands over the air, Attorney Howard Ankin is always ready to give some legal advice. That was the case again on March 5, when he received a call from “The Sherman and Tingle Show” on 97.1 The Drive – and the hosts have a
It was a nightmare situation for a Chicagoan as she was taking her son to school, but Ankin Law was there to help. Linda was in a parking lot outside her residence in January 2025 when a driver struck her while backing up. This all happened in front of her son, who then watched paramedics
It’s Chicago’s “birthday,” and Ankin Law is joining many others in the city in celebrating the occasion on Wednesday. Attorney Howard Ankin had a unique way to honor the 189th anniversary of its incorporation on March 4, 1837. At the firm’s home office at 10 North Dearborn in the Loop, the Chicago four-star flag along with the
Hospital malpractice in Illinois frequently involves institutional negligence, not just errors by individual doctors or nurses. When hospital systems fail, patients are the ones who suffer the consequences.
Retailers may still be selling recalled products in Illinois and across the country, putting consumers at risk of illness, injury, or even death.
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