There is no hernia mesh lawsuit average payout. Victims injured by defective hernia mesh implants may be entitled to payouts ranging from $50,000 to over $250,000—with some claims exceeding $1 million. These lawsuits target major medical device companies like C.R. Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium, accusing them of selling unsafe mesh products that caused internal injuries, infections, and the need for
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You can get compensation for Legionnaire’s disease in Chicago if you contracted the illness due to another party’s negligence. You’ll need to trace your exposure to the disease to the property the negligent party owned or controlled. Your compensation may cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, wrongful death claims, and other damages.
The soundtrack of a professional sporting event in the “Windy City” is a symphony containing many different instruments. One element is the sounds from the competition field or court, with those action eliciting cheers, boos, or other reactions from the gallery. Sometimes music is pumped in to set a particular mood for the moment. But

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- 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.
One of the new ways that we’re trying to help people get to know us around Chicagoland and beyond is our podcast “Getting Personal.” It’s a way to get to meet the people of Ankin Law in a more personal way as they continue to work to help those in need in Chicagoland. In the
As the summer begins, we’re happy to announce another Ankin Law partnership with a sports media entity. This time is a group that’s committed to providing solid coverage of the Chicago White Sox. That’s Sox Machine, an independent media organization committed to covering the south siders on a variety of platforms. Jim Margalus and Josh Nelson
One of the things that we are most proud of at Ankin Law is being able to help mold the next generation of legal professionals. It’s been a major goal of our practice since Attorney Howard Ankin began the firm back in 1997. It’s our way of not only helping to pass on the way we conduct
Sometimes it’s best to follow your doctor’s advice. That’s what Angelo did after sustaining a very serious injury on the job and it’s what led him to getting help from Ankin Law. A few years back, this road construction worker suffered bad injuries in his shoulder when lifting up a barrel at work. It would
June 18th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – TTI Outdoor Power Equipment of Anderson, South Carolina has recalled approximately 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers due to a serious laceration hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
There are many people who are unfortunately involved in car accidents every year in the Chicagoland area. Some are small while others are major, requiring extensive medical treatment for the victims of a collision. Either way, there is one thing you should always do when that happens: Call a lawyer. Why should you reach out to a
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