An Ankin Law analysis of eight years of City of Chicago crash data finds pedestrian injuries in the 5 p.m. hour more than double in the two weeks after clocks fall back.
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A legal assistant at Ankin Law who aspires to be an Attorney had a chance to bolster her resume with a unique opportunity in her undergraduate days. Esmeralda Alacon, who works in Ankin Law’s workers’ compensation department, had the opportunity to give a TEDx Talk at Wartburg College. As she works for a firm that prides itself
Once again, the founder of Ankin Law is getting in front of a microphone to talk about ways that people in Chicagoland and around the country can stay safe in a rideshare. Attorney Howard Ankin joined “The Rideshare Zone Podcast” in October to talk about the ways in which people can protect themselves when using the transportation
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.
What started as a simple idea in a small shop down the street from an iconic sports venue has now become a four-decade Chicago institution. “Nuts on Clark” has a great reputation in the city for quality nuts, popcorn and candy. It’s a creation of the Kenney family – native Chicagoans who had the idea for
He’s a lifelong Chicagoan whose passion for his law practice is even stronger than that of his favorite teams. Attorney Matt Friedman made that clear during his time on Ankin Law’s “Getting Personal” podcast this October. The personal injury attorney and partner discussed a number of topics, from law to sports, during his discussion with Larry
When Jacob F. met his attorney at the end of his auto accident case with Ankin Law, he had only one thing to say. “You crushed it,” said this Chicagoan to Attorney Maria Merman. He said that after having a great experience with the lawyer after being involved in a four-car accident that left him
The sexual assault allegations involving seven Cornell University fraternity members have sparked national attention and exposed a troubling gap in New York’s rape laws. Under what is known as the voluntary intoxication loophole, a person who becomes incapacitated after willingly consuming alcohol or drugs may face significant legal barriers to obtaining justice through the criminal system.
Living up to the “Injury Law Made Personal” mantra means going the extra mile to get a client the compensation they deserve. That’s what Ken M. saw Attorney Scott Goldstein do for him after he fell twice at work in July 2025, causing a serious back injury. He appreciated receiving constant updates from Scott and legal assistant
There are few people in Chicagoland who know as much about the law at Attorney Howard Ankin, so his expertise is in demand. Hence the founder of Ankin Law gets plenty of offers for podcast appearances, including one from Hubbard Broadcasting this fall. Howard appeared on the “Hubbard Helps” podcast form 97.1 The Drive to discuss
For the first time in the new school year, Ankin Law teamed up with WGN-TV to honor an outstanding educator in Chicagoland. Anne Blyth of District 45’s Ardmore Elementary School in Villa Park was awarded the “Teacher of the Month” award for September 2026. It marks the first of nine honors that the law firm and
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