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See our Final Ankin Law & WGN Teacher of the Month this School Year

For a second-straight year, Ankin Law had the chance to salute a retiring educator with a major honor in Chicagoland.  The personal injury law firm joined with WGN-TV to give the May 2026 Teacher of the Month Award to Ms. Michele Logar of Mount Prospect School District 57’s Fairview Elementary School. Nominated by former student Liam

E. Coli Infections Linked To Orland Park Water Park: Do You Have A Claim?

June 3rd 2026 (Chicago, IL) — Chicago-area families expect public water facilities to be clean, monitored, and safe. When reports of bacterial infections surface, that expectation gets tested fast. In Orland Park, health officials confirmed two E. coli infections connected to visitors of the Centennial Park Aquatic Center, triggering a shutdown and a closer look at what happened inside the

Howard Ankin Says ‘Be Careful’ as Chicago Summer Begins

The best season in the “Windy City” has arrived – and one of the best-known lawyers in Chicagoland knows it. Attorney Howard Ankin is one of the first people to talk about all of the great things that Chicago has to offer for people from the start of June through Labor Day. From great weather, concerts,

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 for Sextortion or Online Sexual Blackmail?

Sextortion and online sexual blackmail cases are increasing across social media platforms, gaming apps, messaging services, and private communication channels. Victims are often threatened with the release of explicit images, videos, or personal information unless they pay money, provide additional content, or comply with ongoing demands.

Can a Doctor’s Notes Hurt Your Car Accident Claim in Chicago?

A doctor’s notes can sometimes hurt your car accident claim if the medical records contain inconsistencies, incomplete information, missed symptoms, or statements that insurance companies use to question your injuries. After a crash, insurers carefully review medical documentation looking for anything that may reduce the value of the claim or create doubt about the severity of the injuries.

What Happens If Evidence Conflicts After a Chicago Car Accident?

When evidence conflicts after a Chicago car accident, insurance companies often delay decisions, dispute liability, or reduce settlement offers while they investigate the inconsistencies. Conflicting evidence after a crash may involve different witness accounts, contradictory driver statements, inconsistent medical records, surveillance footage that does not fully match testimony, or disputes regarding how the collision occurred.