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The First Winner of The Ankin Law/WGN Teacher of The Month for 2024-2025!

Once again, Ankin Law is honoring outstanding educators in the Chicagoland area for the 2024-2025 school year. We’ve partnered up with WGN-TV to present the “Teacher of the Month” award to those who are nominated by either their students or parents. The first award of this academic year was given to Ms. Anne McNamara ofBarrington 220 school district’s Countryside Elementary. Attorney Telly Liapis had the honor of presenting the award to her in front of students, fellow faculty

Truck Driver Awarded TTD and Total Hip Replacement in Arbitration

When a truck driver for the city of Chicago was injured at work, Scott Goldstein of Ankin Law helped him get the surgery and the compensation he needed. As a result of an arbitration hearing, the truck driver was awarded Temporary Total Disability benefits of $1,005.66/week for 91 5/7 weeks. He will also receive prospective

Right Hip work Injury shown in x-ray.

Safety Alert: John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Crash Risk

Chicago, IL (October 3rd, 2024) - John Deere, a well-known agricultural machinery manufacturer based out of Moline, Illinois, has issued a significant safety recall affecting over 163,000 compact utility tractors worldwide. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notice, a dangerous defect in the front bell crank can cause the affected tractors to lose braking capabilities, increasing the risk
Tractor in the field with sun setting.
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.

When Can You File a Delayed Diagnosis Lawsuit?

When you have a serious medical condition that goes untreated, it can mean the difference between life and death due to various types of complications from infections, internal bleeding, organ damage, heart attack, and stroke. If you are suffering from a delayed medical diagnosis, you can file a delayed diagnosis lawsuit in Illinois with a medical malpractice lawyer to get
Old man sitting on his wheel chair looking outside by the huge windows. delayed diagnosis lawsuit

What Is FELA in Chicago?

What is FELA? The Federal Employers Liability Act offers important protections for railroad workers injured on the job. These workers in Chicago and elsewhere may be eligible for large amounts of compensation if they can show their employers were negligent. FELA is not the same as workers’ compensation, and FELA claims can be tricky. Experienced lawyers should be able to
Group of diverse occupation people. What Is FELA

Suing Cruise Ships for Injuries

Cruise ship operators must take all reasonable precautions to keep their passengers safe. So, passengers injured due to breach of the duty of care may have strong grounds for suing cruise ships in Illinois. Cruise ship injuries can arise from food poisoning, slip and fall hazards, cruise ship employees’ negligence, medical malpractice, burns, and hazardous conditions in the recreational activity
Worried young man with broken leg in plaster cast lying down on sofa at home and talking on the phone. Suing Cruise Ships

How Do Truck Accident Lawsuits Work?

How do truck accident lawsuits work? Truck accident lawsuits in Chicago, Illinois, involve conducting a comprehensive investigation. This investigation includes gathering important evidence, such as checking the truck’s ELD data, witness statements, video footage, police reports, and accident scene photographs. Liable parties, such as the trucking company, manufacturers, and the truck driver, are also identified.

Man holding a pen about to fill out a lawsuit form. How do truck accident lawsuits work

Ankin Law Supporting Women’s Basketball Again in 2024

One of the things that we like to do at Ankin Law is to support our local teams – and that includes Chicago’s WNBA franchise. September 28 featured the annual Chicago Sky game for the firm as a number of employees, family, and friends attended the contest against the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena. Along

Diamond Shruumz Recalls All Products Due to Health Risk [Update]

Chicago, IL (September 18th, 2024) - Additional illnesses have been linked to Diamond Shruumz products despite FDA warnings. In June 2024, California based company Prophet Premium Blends recalled their full line of Diamond Shruumz products after they were linked to severe illnesses, hospitalizations, and possibly two deaths. The recall includes infused cones, chocolate bars and gummies. The products were discovered
Product recall text on a whiteboard.
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