Lower Wacker Drive is one of the most commonly used roads in downtown Chicago, and it's among the most dangerous for numerous reasons, including decreased visibility, a lack of sidewalks, "street takeovers," and other hazards.
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In Illinois, you can sue for a dog bite on public property if you were there lawfully and did not provoke the dog. The state has a strict liability law that holds the owner responsible for injuries caused by their dog, regardless of the owner's knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies. Injuries from dog bites can be traumatic, leading to
Much of the time, you can file a claim in Chicago for passenger injuries in T-bone accidents. The process likely will get complicated quickly. It involves investigating the crash, preserving evidence, identifying liable parties, negotiating with insurers, and, if necessary, preparing for trial. All this is on top of dealing with injuries from the crash.
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- 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.
There is no hernia mesh lawsuit average payout. Victims injured by defective hernia mesh implants may be entitled to payouts ranging from $50,000 to over $250,000—with some claims exceeding $1 million. These lawsuits target major medical device companies like C.R. Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium, accusing them of selling unsafe mesh products that caused internal injuries, infections, and the need for
The soundtrack of a professional sporting event in the “Windy City” is a symphony containing many different instruments. One element is the sounds from the competition field or court, with those action eliciting cheers, boos, or other reactions from the gallery. Sometimes music is pumped in to set a particular mood for the moment. But
Ankin Law is exposing sexual abuse in schools, churches, and juvenile facilities in Chicago, Cook County, and throughout Illinois. Sexual abuse by authority figures isn’t just a betrayal—it’s a calculated exploitation of trust. When that abuse happens in schools, churches, juvenile detention centers, and similar institutions, it often goes unreported or unpunished, or it’s quietly covered up. While the physical
One of the new ways that we’re trying to help people get to know us around Chicagoland and beyond is our podcast “Getting Personal.” It’s a way to get to meet the people of Ankin Law in a more personal way as they continue to work to help those in need in Chicagoland. In the
As the summer begins, we’re happy to announce another Ankin Law partnership with a sports media entity. This time is a group that’s committed to providing solid coverage of the Chicago White Sox. That’s Sox Machine, an independent media organization committed to covering the south siders on a variety of platforms. Jim Margalus and Josh Nelson
One of the things that we are most proud of at Ankin Law is being able to help mold the next generation of legal professionals. It’s been a major goal of our practice since Attorney Howard Ankin began the firm back in 1997. It’s our way of not only helping to pass on the way we conduct
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