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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

Why This Lawyer Takes Every Case Seriously

For six years, she’s been helping clients around Chicagoland after they’ve suffered an injury, bringing them aid during a difficult time. It’s a desire that Maria Merman has had in her practice at Ankin Law as she continues to live up to our client-first tagline. That’s why we’re featuring Maria in this week’s edition of

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.

Can You Sue for a Helicopter Crash?

If a negligent party caused a helicopter crash, you may be able to file a lawsuit to seek total compensation. However, you will need to be able to prove the nature of the accident and that negligence caused the accident to succeed with a case.

A Race for Justice for Ankin Law

On a sunny, warm late summer evening, many from Ankin Law put on their running shoes to support a very worthy cause. Once again, the firm was a major sponsor of Race Judicata in Lincoln Park to benefit the Chicago Voluntary Legal Services. A number of employees took part in the event, either running the

Can I Reopen a Car Accident Case in Chicago?

“Can I reopen a car accident case?” is a common question among people who’ve settled their cases. In most situations, you can’t reopen a car accident case after signing a settlement agreement. There are limited circumstances where you can reopen your case or file another legal claim, such as when there’s crucial new evidence, a technical error, contract breach, fraudulent

 Depo-Provera Linked to Brain Tumors

Chicago, IL (September 4, 2024) – The popular birth control injection Depo-Provera may be linked to brain tumors, according to recent studies. Plaintiffs in current lawsuits allege that the drug’s manufacturer, Pfizer, did not warn consumers about the risk.

Howard Talks with A Chicagoan Who Is Living His Major League Dream

A passion that developed on the diamond of another sport in the suburbs has now helped him reach the pinnacle of baseball in Chicago. “Naperville Nicky” Lopez is in his first season with the White Sox and his sixth in Major League Baseball. It’s also the first year which the fielder, who primarily plays second