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Personal Injury

Jul 31, 2025

Wrong-Way Crash in Markham Leads to Serious Injuries and Legal Consequences

A wrong-way crash on I-57 in Markham left an Illinois State Police trooper and two individuals hospitalized with serious injuries after a high-speed, head-on collision involving a vehicle fleeing police. The crash occurred just after midnight near the 159th Street exit, and has since resulted in multiple felony charges.

Personal Injury

Jul 31, 2025

Can You Sue After a Sexual Assault in Illinois? Understanding Your Rights Beyond the Criminal System

Many victims can sue after a sexual assault in Illinois. The belief often exists that all sexual misconduct incidents can only be processed through the criminal justice system. The truth, however, is that various state laws allow you to bring a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator or an entity whose negligence resulted in your assault. A successful civil lawsuit can

Blog, Client Stories

Jul 30, 2025

A Wife’s Lawyer Advice to Her Husband Pays Off for Eric

It’s a frightening thing to get into an auto accident, especially when it’s a head-on crash. Eric H. faced that situation in the fall of 2023, when the fault of another driver led him to having a totaled car along with a few back injuries. When he went looking for help, Eric took some advice from

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.

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Jul 30, 2025

Do You Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit? A Guide for Injured Patients in Illinois

Do you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit? The answer could be yes, especially if you suffered complications such as chronic pain, infection, mesh migration, or additional surgery. Illinois hernia mesh claim requirements are strict, but the 12-year statute of repose may give you more flexibility. A Chicago mass tort lawyer may be able to offer much help and flexibility,

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Jul 29, 2025

What Happens When Traffic Tech Fails? Car Accidents Caused by GPS and Driver-Assistance Errors

When a GPS or a driver-assistance system results in an accident, either the driver or the system's manufacturer might be liable, depending on the nature of the collision and how it occurred. With a better understanding of the duties of drivers in these accidents and how GPS and semi-autonomous or self-driving cars operate, you can determine who is responsible for

Workers' Compensation

Jul 29, 2025

Why Temporary Workers Are Especially Vulnerable to Injury in Chicago

There are multiple reasons temporary workers in Chicago are more vulnerable to injury, including improper and insufficient training, a lack of investigation into a facility's conditions before the workers begin, and the overall nature of these employees' work.

Personal Injury

Jul 29, 2025

Does Illinois Follow the One Bite Rule for Dog Bites?

Illinois doesn’t follow the one bite rule for dog bites. Instead, it follows a strict liability standard, meaning a dog owner is liable for the injuries his or her dog causes, regardless of the pet’s previous behavior. Dog bite incidents can be physically and emotionally traumatic. A solid understanding of Illinois dog bite laws is essential to building a compelling

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Jul 29, 2025

Check Out the Latest Ankin Law & ESPN 1000 Commercial!

One of the places that people Chicagoland are used to hearing Howard Ankin over the air is on one of the most prominent radio shows in the area. That’s “The Kap & JHood Show” on ESPN 1000, where Ankin Law has been advertising for years. Because of that, Howard along with hosts David Kaplan and Jonathan Hood

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Jul 25, 2025

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