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What Attorney Howard Ankin Says Not to Do on Social Media After an Injury

One of the biggest questions asked to a lawyer in the social media age is what to do about their accounts if they get injured.  It’s one that Attorney Howard Ankin of Ankin Law has gotten several times over the past few years. When he responds, he usually has three pieces of advice for people. Howard along

Seth Had Someone ‘Fighting for Me’ at Ankin Law

When a work injury caused significant injuries that changed his life, Seth M. needed Ankin Law to help get the care he deserved.  More specifically, Attorney Scott Goldstein, whose 20 years of expertise came through for this client in 2026. In August 2023, Seth was pushing boxes when he tore his right biceps and ruptured

Dangerous Chicago Crosswalks: When Is the City Responsible for Your Pedestrian Accident Injuries?

When a pedestrian is hit in a Chicago crosswalk, attention usually turns first to the driver. But driver negligence is not always the only factor. A malfunctioning pedestrian signal, poorly maintained crossing, obstructed sightline, or other problem with city-controlled infrastructure may contribute to an accident. When that happens, determining when the city is responsible for pedestrian injuries requires looking closely
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.

Can You Sue If You Contract Legionnaires’ Disease From Contaminated Water in a Chicago Building?

You may be able to sue if you contracted Legionnaires’ disease because a property owner, building operator, maintenance company, or another responsible party failed to keep the building’s water system reasonably safe. Recent reports involving a Chicago federal court courthouse, where concerns about Legionella in the building’s water system have raised questions about exposure and responsibility, highlight how these claims

Ankin Law Returns to National Night Out In Buffalo Grove

On Tuesday, Ankin Law once again took part in an event to help people in a northwest suburb get to know their first responders.  The Chicago law firm was a sponsor of Buffalo Grove’s “National Night Out” at Mike Rylko Community Park as hundreds came to meet the village’s fire and police departments.  This was one of

What a Chicago Lawyer Says to Do After a Car Accident

Since August is National Traffic Awareness Month, this would be a good time to remind people of what to do if something goes wrong on the roads. That’s what Attorney Howard Ankin is doing during this busy summer month of driving in Chicagoland. While a car accident is something nobody wants to experience, it’s important