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10 Interesting Facts About Police Brutality

Police brutality entails the use of unwarranted or excessive force on the part of police officers against civilians, with multiple types of police brutality causing injuries and other damages to the victims of these attacks. Knowing the facts about police brutality can help you determine your rights as a victim. Common Forms of Police Brutality

Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident

If you were recently injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, you need to begin preparing your case immediately. Early preparation increases your chances of obtaining proper compensation for your injuries. The slip and fall attorneys at Ankin Law can guide you through the personal injury claim process and the steps to take after a slip and

Can You Sue an Airline for Emotional Distress?

Mishaps on airlines can result in severe emotional distress for passengers, even when they don’t suffer physical injuries. When passengers fear for their lives due to some type of airline mishap, they can sue an airline for emotional distress to receive compensation. What Is Emotional Distress? Emotional distress, also referred to as mental anguish, is

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.

Elements of a Slip and Fall Accident Claim

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and want to recover damages, you must prove the four elements of a slip and fall accident claim. A slip and fall attorney with Ankin Law can help you understand the elements and how to prove them.

Common Workers’ Compensation Delay Tactics

When injured on the job as an employee, you will rely on workers’ compensation insurance to cover damages, such as your medical bills. However, the insurance company may not make this process easy for you. It may use several workers’ comp delay tactics to deny or reduce your claim. These tactics include a lack of communication,

Where Do Most Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but there are some locations that are riskier than others. Many slip and fall accidents happen while visiting a property that is owned and controlled by someone else, like a store, parking lot, another person’s private residence, a restaurant, or on government property. If a property owner’s negligence caused you to suffer a

How Unsafe Cleaning Practices Cause Slip and Fall Accidents

Unsafe cleaning practices could create dangerous conditions inside a store or other place of business, causing a slip and fall accident to occur. Property owners and operators are responsible for ensuring that their visitors are reasonably safe from hazards. When they are negligent and someone gets hurt, the slip and fall lawyers at Ankin Law can help to ensure they

At Ankin Law, “Injury Law Made Personal” Is the Client Experience on Day One

Ankin Law is the law firm that people across Chicago and Illinois know to call when they areinjured. For three decades, the firm has focused exclusively on protecting the rights of injured people inpersonal injury, motor vehicle, medical malpractice, mass torts, premises liability, and workers’compensation matters. “Injury Law Made Personal” is the tagline and the

How Do I Choose an Attorney for a Car Accident?

If you believe you have a viable car accident claim, you may ask, “How do I choose an attorney for a car accident?” Several factors can help you decide whether a specific attorney is worth hiring. They include reputation, experience, legal fees, and diligence, among many others.  When you or a loved one gets injured