You can handle a lowball settlement by first establishing why the insurer offered an unfair payout. You can do that by requesting the insurer to justify the lowball offer in writing, especially if that information is unavailable in the award letter. You can then carefully review the reasons provided by the insurer and send a demand letter with your counteroffer.
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If you or a loved one gets hurt on vacation in Chicago, various parties could be legally responsible under Illinois premises liability law, including hotel management, staff, and Airbnb hosts who fail to create and maintain a safe environment for occupants.
A late-night collision at a busy Chicago Ridge intersection has once again drawn safety concerns. Police confirm that one person was killed, and several others were injured, in a recent crash at 99th Street and Harlem Avenue—an area neighbors have long criticized for confusing signals and aggressive driving.
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.
People involved in an accident where a driver was turning may ask, “Who’s liable in a left-turn car crash in Illinois?” The driver making a left turn is often liable for failing to give way to oncoming traffic. The state fault rules, however, recognize various circumstances in which liability may be shifted or shared.
Building one’s practice of law is a journey that comes with experiences and time, containing both good and bad experiences when working on cases. It’s the best way for a lawyer to gain the skills necessary to work effectively for their clients – and a journey one person from Ankin Law found quite valuable. Attorney
For the second time in less than a month, two attorneys from Ankin Law impart their knowledge to the next generation of legal professionals. Attorneys Jake Nabat and Jennifer Kelly didn’t have to go too far to do that for this appearance on October 23. After speaking at the University of Illinois at Chicago Law School
October 29, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Hormel Foods Corporation of Austin, Minnesota, has issued a recall of around 4,874,815 lbs of frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products after multiple reports of metal pieces found within the food products. To date, no illness or injury has been reported. The USDA has classed this as a Class I recall, meaning that
October 20th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – VESTA.DS, Inc., of Ontario, California has recalled Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters due to the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. A flaw can cause the exhaust duct to become cracked and allow poisonous gas to leak into the home.
For the second time during this academic year, Ankin Law was back on the road to salute an outstanding educator making a difference in the classroom. This time, Attorney Howard Ankin and Channel 9 were at one of the Chicago Public Schools meet a literacy teacher who has found the right way to make a great impact
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