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What Are The Most Common Birth Injuries?

Some babies develop physical injuries during the birth process. These injuries affect their health and development. Common birth injuries in Chicago, Illinois, include, but are not limited to, brachial plexus injuries, Erb's Palsy, cerebral palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, and Cephalohematoma. While the effects of some of these injuries resolve on their own, others last for a lifetime.

How Can Ankin Law Help You when You Call?

So when you call Ankin Law, a Chicago personal injury law firm, what kind of help can you expect to get? Well, since we brand ourselves as “Injury Law Made Personal,” we’re ready to answer your legal questions and give you advice on how to move forward. This can be with a car accident, work accident,

This Hurt Worker & Mother Really Needed Ankin Law’s Help

Hermione got hurt at work, but that wasn’t enough for her employer to give her some time off to recover. That’s when she realized she needed help, and a quick Google search brought her to Ankin Law. Once we picked up the phone, attorney Josh Rudolfi and legal assistant Cassie Madison got right to work

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.

Why Brandan Had ‘A Great Experience’ with Ankin Law

When you get into a car accident, all you are looking for is to get the help you need to get back to normal. Brandan W. was in that situation – and Ankin Law helped him get that done. Thanks to help from attorney Raquel Gross and legal assistant Lea Gaetto, he was able to

How Ankin Law Fought for An Injured Workers’ Rights – and Won

One of Ankin Law’s attorneys fought for years to defend the rights and compensation for a single mother who was injured on the job. It ended up being another win for one of our clients. Attorney Phil Risley worked with this client who was hurt at work against the insurance company, who stopped benefits on multiple occasions. Each

How a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Makes Injury Law Personal

As one of the longest tenured attorneys at Ankin Law, Josh Rudolfi understands what our tagline means at Ankin Law. “Injury Law Made Personal” is something this workers’ compensation lawyer has tried to integrate into his practice since he joined our firm in 2009. As someone who dealt with the legal process as a child,

Live in Chicagoland? Here’s How Ankin Law Can Help

If you’ve been injured in the Chicagoland area, Ankin Law is going to be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. That’s because we’ve built a diverse staff of attorneys and specialists who can aid you in all areas of the law. If you’ve been injured at work, get into a car accident, hurt in

Alicia felt like she was ‘Part of Ankin’ during her case

When Alicia arrived at Ankin Law, we went out of her way to make her feel part of the family. That’s how the client described working with the firm after she suffered from back and neck pain after being rear-ended on I-294. Attorney Maria Merman and legal assistant Ariana Carrillo got to work quickly, answering

CPSC Warning: Stop Using Dangerous Tabletop Fire Pits and Fireplaces Now

Chicago, IL (January 15, 2025) – The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to stop using tabletop fire pits and fireplaces that are designed to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuels. The urgent warning comes after more than 60 people were injured and at least 2 people died from flame jetting and other fire-related injuries.