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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

What Are the Recent Elmiron Lawsuits for?

Recent Elmiron lawsuits may result in large settlement amounts worth as much as $1 million or more, depending on the damages and the courts’ decisions in these cases. With the help of an attorney, you may be able to determine precisely how much you may be able to recover if you decide to file an

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.

What Is the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?

While a birth injury results from negligent behavior during or shortly after delivery, birth defects are conditions that develop while the child is in the womb before birth. Knowing the differences between these types of conditions can help determine if anyone is responsible for your child’s injuries. If someone is responsible, you may have grounds

How to Know If I Qualify for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one received a cancer diagnosis after using certain types of chemical hair relaxer products, you may be able to recover compensation via a class action lawsuit against liable manufacturers. Taking the right steps may help you build a successful lawsuit that helps you seek total compensation for multiple types of

Can I Sue a Trampoline Park If I Signed a Waiver?

Can you sue a trampoline park if you signed a waiver? You have a right to sue a trampoline park if you or your child sustained an injury on the premises. This right applies even if you signed a waiver. Waivers usually cover operators or owners from injuries arising from inherent risks of activities, including

Should You File an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit?

If you believe your child has developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) because of the consumption of Enfamil or Similac baby formula, you may be able to recover compensation through an NEC baby formula lawsuit. When considering filing an NEC baby formula lawsuit, it’s important to understand what these lawsuits are about and when parents may qualify to

Can You Sue for a Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer?

You can sue for a delayed diagnosis of cancer if negligence played a role in causing the delay, and you suffered harm because of it. Illinois medical malpractice law holds healthcare providers accountable when their actions deviate from the accepted standard of care, leading to worsened patient outcomes or injuries. Suing for a delayed diagnosis can help patients recover compensation

Josh Rudolfi Wins Disability Benefits in Arbitration

Josh Rudolfi of Ankin Law secured a favorable settlement in arbitration for a sterile processing technician who injured her back while moving a full cart of surgical instruments. She injured her lower back while working in “decontamination”, which is where instruments are cleaned. The back injury occurred as she was pulling a heavy cartload of