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If You’re Hurt, Never Be Afraid to Call Ankin Law

There is a reason why people who are injured in an accident don’t get the justice they deserve.  They wait – and don’t call a lawyer like Ankin Law to get them help.  Attorney Howard Ankin has seen it before where someone wasn’t able to receive their full recovery or get the medical attention they need. Perhaps

The Ankin Law/WGN Teacher of the Month Award is Back!

An award in Chicagoland to salute the best educators in the area is back for 2026! Ankin Law, a personal injury law firm in Chicago, is proud to once again join WGN-TV to present our “Teacher of the Month Award.” The honor is given monthly throughout the 2026-2027 school year to educators who are going above

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.

Hundreds Allege Sexual Abuse at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center

Approximately 400 people have filed lawsuits involving alleged sexual abuse at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago. The allegations span decades, with former detainees describing abuse dating back to the 1990s and claims involving conduct as recently as 2023.

Who Pays When You Slip and Fall at a Chicago Bar or Restaurant?

If you suffer a fall at a Chicago bar or a fall at a Chicago restaurant, determining who pays for your medical bills and other losses depends on why the accident happened, who controlled the dangerous area, and whether the responsible party acted negligently. Illinois premises liability laws can provide a path to compensation, but a business is not automatically

Why Holiday Matters Most to Howard Ankin & Ankin Law?

For a Chicago law firm, Labor Day in 2026 and every year is more than just a day off to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. That’s because Attorney Howard Ankin views it as a moment to salute and pay tribute to those who are doing the job every day to make Chicagoland and the country function

Carson Kelly Is Living the Dream Playing for The Chicago Cubs

One of the most important members of the Cubs’ 2026 team is living a dream that began as a child in the stands at Wrigley Field. That’s where Carson Kelly, who was born in Arlington Heights, first envisioned taking the field for the team that calls the “Friendly Confines” home – and becoming the latest to

What’s It Like to Be a Clerk at A Chicago Law Firm?

What did the law clerks who spent their summer in our offices think of their experiences at Ankin Law? Since there are a number of them, as there have been for many years, the answers vary. Some talked about the pleasure they had getting to know and working with their attorneys on cases over the last few

Going to Law School for The First Time? Here Are Some Tips

Entering law school can be an intimidating thing for a student as they begin their journey toward a career in law.  From new concepts to heavy workloads and competition, it can take some getting used to. Lea Gaetto, a law clerk at Ankin Law in our personal injury department, found that out first hand in 2025.  “It