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Personal Injury

Dec 20, 2023

Assault and Battery Lawyer

Although assault and battery are criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment, the acts are also considered intentional torts and a civil lawsuit may be brought by the victim to recover monetarily for his or her damages. The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Ankin Law are highly-skilled litigators with considerable experience representing victims of intentional torts, such

Medical Malpractice

Dec 18, 2023

Can You Sue for Illness From Breast Implants?

Over the last decade, the cosmetic surgery industry has seen an explosion of female patients who want breast implants. Breast implant surgery is a common surgical procedure performed by hundreds of licensed plastic surgeons in Chicago and other cities, but unfortunately, it's also done by many unlicensed individuals and clinics without proper medical training and credentials.

Civil Rights

Dec 18, 2023

How Does Police Brutality Affect Society?

“How does police brutality affect society?” is a question that everyone should ask, especially considering the many cases of violent police interactions that have increasingly been reported in Chicago and nationwide in recent years. Police brutality imposes significant direct and indirect costs to individuals and society, including health problems, increased population-specific mortality rates, lower academic achievement, higher protest participation, distrust

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.

Civil Rights

Dec 18, 2023

What to Do When Your Civil Rights Are Violated in Illinois

Knowing what to do when your civil rights are violated helps you resolve the issue and recover damages for your suffering. Your next steps after a violation of your civil rights in Chicago, Illinois, include documenting the incident, collecting evidence, seeking legal advice, and pursuing compensation through negotiations or a lawsuit.

Civil Rights

Dec 18, 2023

How Do I Sue the Police for Violating Civil Rights?

People who have experienced civil rights violations at the hands of police in Chicago, Illinois may wonder, “How do I sue the police for violating civil rights?” To do this, you must identify the police officer or department responsible for the violation. You must then determine the damages or losses suffered due to the violation.

Civil Rights

Dec 18, 2023

What Was the Civil Rights Movement?

The civil rights movement was a social campaign that entailed fighting for equality and justice for African-American citizens in the 1950s through the 1960s, with the aim of ending segregation under Jim Crow laws and giving all Americans equal rights.

Case Results

Dec 17, 2023

Knee Surgery, TTD and Medical Bills Awarded in Highly Contested Arbitration Hearing

In a highly contested case, Ankin Law attorney Scott Goldstein secured disability payments, knee surgery, and payment of medical bills for a truck driver who injured his knee at work. The award includes payment of outstanding medical bills of $1,310.20; Temporary Total Disability payments of $991.33/week for 55 2/7 weeks; and right knee arthroscopic surgery,

Civil Rights

Dec 15, 2023

What Did The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 Do?

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do? This act outlawed discrimination against people based on their race in public places and allowed for the integration of public facilities, schools included. It also allowed for equal employment opportunities for all Americans. Before the 1964 Civil Rights Act, many employers in Chicago, Illinois, discriminated against candidates based on gender and

Civil Rights

Dec 15, 2023

What Are Civil Rights?

Civil rights are personal rights that protect the freedom of individuals from instances of infringement, whether from the government, another individual, or a social organization. Under civil rights laws, individuals have equal protection and social opportunities, enabling them to enjoy a free life in the United States.