Nothing like a big negative turning into a net positive for a long career in the law. That’s how it was for Attorney and Ankin Law office manager Jodi Eisenstadt as she was just beginning to practice early in her career. “In one of the firms I worked with, I worked with, I met someone who seemed
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To find one of the best teachers in Chicagoland in March, we made our way out to Oak Lawn with WGN News. It was there we found Mr. Dale Hillegonds, who has built quite the resume at Chicago Christian Schools since he arrived in 1988. He coaches both history and science while also coaching three different sports,
In just a little under three decades, we’ve come a long way. What started as a one-office law firm with two employees has now grown to 100 strong on three floors of a building downtown Chicago. Helping a few clients at a time has now gone to thousands per year, giving help to those in

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.
The appetite for large passenger vehicles over the years has fueled a safety crisis for pedestrians on Chicago roadways. The increase in the number, size, and weight of SUVs and pickup trucks has contributed to the higher pedestrian fatality rates in recent years. Crash data shows that these vehicles are overrepresented in pedestrian deaths relative to their proportion of involvement
Complications from anesthesia during surgery can be life altering for patients. The consequences of anesthesia-related brain injuries extend far beyond the operating room, interfering with the victim’s ability to work or enjoy activities like they did before. They may require round-the-clock care from nurses or family members. They might even need special medical equipment to keep them alive. As such,
When you go to work, you expect that your employer will do everything they can to keep you safe. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and it can have tragic consequences. That was the case for a construction worker who was killed in a four-floor fall on his site. His family suspected not everything was done
The hair relaxer lawsuit has gained national attention as more women come forward with claims linking chemical hair straightening products to serious health issues. As litigation progresses, many people are wondering: When will the hair relaxer lawsuit be settled?
When post-op negligence turns fatal, medical providers who failed to provide the expected standard of care can be held liable. This includes doctors, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and even hospitals and surgical centers. Understanding your legal options after the loss of a loved one is critical—especially if medical malpractice or wrongful death may have occurred. Families affected by fatal surgical
There have been many ways that people have described their experience working with Ankin Law in their case. But it’s going to be hard to top the way that Shirley K. compared the work done on her behalf after she was in a car accident. “I think about the story of ‘Alice in Wonderland,” said Shirley
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