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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
Man choking young woman indoors. Sue After a Sexual Assault

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

Various Above-Ground Pools Recalled over Safety Issue

July 30th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Various above ground pool brands have recalled over 5,000,000 48-inch and taller above ground pools due to a design flaw that has led to the deaths of 9 children. These pools, sold since 2002 by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, were recalled on July 21st, 2025.
Hand holding megaphone or bullhorn against blackboard with text PRODUCT RECALL.
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.

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
Barking enraged shepherd dog outdoors. one bite rule

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

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
Man slips falling on wet floor next to the wet floor caution sign. Building Code Violations Can Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents
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