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See Scott Goldstein’s Advice for Young Lawyers, Legal Assistants

Since 1997, Attorney Howard Ankin has set the standard which law is practiced at our firm. That’s taking a client’s case personally and professionally, a credo that’s emblazoned on everything that features the Ankin Law logo. What’s made this effective is the way in which it’s passed down from generation to generation of attorneys and legal assistants.

Ozark Trail Water Bottles Recalled Due to Injury Risk

July 17th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Walmart has recalled approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail stainless steel water bottles due to a dangerous lid defect that may cause serious injuries, including permanent vision loss. The faulty lids can forcibly eject when consumers attempt to open the bottles after carbonated beverages, food, or certain perishable liquids are stored inside them. This can lead
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.

How Does a Lawyer React to A Positive Google Review?

One of the best things that we can receive at Ankin Law is a positive review from one of our clients at Google. It allows the public to see the good work that we do for those who’ve been injured in Chicagoland and how we might be able to help them. It’s safe to say

Sandi’s Help Finally Came After a Tough ‘Slip & Fall’

When you’re hurt in an accident, all you find to find is someone to help you. Sandi M. was in that position when a trip to get a snack resulted in a slip on some ice and a fall on her left side. Because of that, she was left in bad pain and sought someone

What Does the Taping of A Chicago Law Firm Radio Commercial Look Like?

If you’ve watched television or listened to a radio station in Chicagoland, chances are you’ve seen or heard an Ankin Law commercial. Attorney Howard Ankin has become adept at expressing the way that his law firm can help people injured through advertising. Over the last two decades, he’s been part of a variety of spots that

Phil Risley Wins PPD and TTD for Injured Amazon Worker

Ankin Law attorney, Phil Risley recently helped an injured Amazon worker receive a positive outcome from an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission arbitrator. The injured 70 year-old man was employed as a picker by Amazon at its Matteson, Illinois facility when the accident occurred. As he was pushing a full “tote” box onto a conveyor belt

Welcome to Ankin Law, Jenny Kelly!

As we enter the second half of 2025, we have a new addition to our lineup of talented attorneys at Ankin Law. Jenny Kelly, a native of Crown Point, Indiana, is joining the firm as our new Managing Intake Attorney. She will work with the Director of Intake Elliot Allen along with others to get clients

A University of Chicago Graduate Lives Out a NASCAR Dream

Once again, the best in all of stock car racing gathered in Chicago to test their skills of the 2.2 miles of roads that surround Grant Park over Fourth of July weekend. It’s a unique opportunity for many of NASCAR’s drivers to test their skills on a street circuit, including a graduate of the University