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What a Day at Ankin Law Looks and Sounds Like

One of the questions that we get is what does a normal day look like at Ankin Law. People see or hear Attorney Howard Ankin on television and radio about what we do to help our personal injury clients. Now we’d like to give people a look at how that happens – or at least a quick

How Building Code Violations Can Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents in Chicago

Building code violations create unsafe conditions, such as inadequate lighting, uneven flooring, dangerous stairways, defective or missing handrails, unsafe balconies, and leaky pipes, that can lead to slip and fall accidents and injuries. Building code violations can subject the responsible parties to liability for the resulting damages. Proving the existence of a building code violation can strengthen your slip and

Why Rear-End Collisions Can Be More Legally Complicated Than You Expect

Rear-end collisions can be more legally complicated than you expect because liability may shift to the front driver or be shared between the two involved drivers. Liability may shift or be shared when the front driver stops suddenly, drives recklessly, or encounters a mechanical issue. Knowing the circumstances in which the rear driver isn’t at fault can help you document
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.

Ankin Law Partners with Another Top Chicago Meteorologist

Once again, Ankin Law is joining forces with one of Chicago’s top weather forecasters on local television to get the word out about our law firm. This time, it’s with WLS-TV, ABC 7 Chicago’s Cheryl Scott. Ankin Law is proud to be the sponsor of the seven-day forecast on Channel 7’s 5 p.m. news every

See Scott Goldstein’s Advice for Young Lawyers, Legal Assistants

Since 1997, Attorney Howard Ankin has set the standard which law is practiced at our firm. That’s taking a client’s case personally and professionally, a credo that’s emblazoned on everything that features the Ankin Law logo. What’s made this effective is the way in which it’s passed down from generation to generation of attorneys and legal assistants.

Ozark Trail Water Bottles Recalled Due to Injury Risk

July 17th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Walmart has recalled approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail stainless steel water bottles due to a dangerous lid defect that may cause serious injuries, including permanent vision loss. The faulty lids can forcibly eject when consumers attempt to open the bottles after carbonated beverages, food, or certain perishable liquids are stored inside them. This can lead

Ready-to-Eat Meat & Poultry Recalled Due to Misbranding

July 16th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. has issued a recall of approximately 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat meat & poultry products due to misbranding. The various bologna products contain chicken, pork, and beef products not listed in the product labels.