While we’re still working hard to get cases resolved before the end of the calendar year, there is still a moment for us to reflect on our good fortune in 2025. There are things that Ankin Law Attorneys and employees have had professionally and personally that have brought them joy over the past 12 months.
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12/08/25 (Chicago, IL) – More than 10,000 KTEBO brand children’s toy writing tablets are now under recall after federal authorities confirmed that the button cell battery powering the devices can be easily accessed and swallowed. Ingestion of these batteries can cause severe internal burns, lifelong injury, or death. Although no incidents have been reported so far, the risk is extremely
One of the questions workers’ comp attorneys answer frequently is, “When are injuries on the way to work covered under Illinois’ coming and going rule?” Such injuries are covered when you’re traveling for an employer-sanctioned work activity. Examples include work errands, business trips, and traveling between job sites.
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.
Some people get into the law because it’s something they’ve always wanted to do. But sometimes it’s just a curiosity in the profession that brings people to work at Ankin Law, as was the case for one of our Workers’ Compensation legal assistants. Jocelyn Perez grew up in Chicagoland and graduated from Dominican University with a Bachelor’s
For the first time, Ankin Law was proud to take part in Chicago’s kick off to the holiday season in the heart of the city. Ankin Law was proud to join 93.9 Lite FM on a float for the 2025 Lights Parade that made its way down Michigan Avenue on November 22. With Attorney Howard Ankin joining
12/01/25 (Chicago, IL) – Abbott, one of the largest diabetes tech companies in the world, has recalled approximately 3 million constant glucose monitors (CGMS) from the Freestyle Libre 3 and Freestyle Libre 3 Plus lines due to incorrect low readings. Over time, inaccurate readings could cause users to make misinformed treatment decisions that lead to serious injury or death.
The common hidden hazards that lead to parking garage injury claims in Chicago, Illinois include reckless driving, distractions, poor signage, wet surfaces, and inadequate security measures. Liable parties can include the driver, property owner/manager, business owner/manager, or a government agency. Your claim must meet four legal elements to be eligible for compensation. These elements include duty of care, breach of
Delayed C-sections become medical malpractice in Chicago when a mother or a baby suffers injuries because a medical provider took longer than necessary to perform a critical medical procedure. A delayed C-Section may occur because of poor administration of labor-inducing drugs, poor communication, or failure to respond to stalled labor in time. It may also occur due to failure to
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the DuPage County Health Department recently launched an investigation into a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases at the Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Center in Bloomingdale, Illinois. This outbreak serves as a stark reminder of the risks vulnerable populations face when nursing homes fail to properly maintain their water systems and infection
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