There is a new center in the North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago that’s going to help young people as they restart their lives. That’s exactly what the person its named after would have wanted. The Dr. Dennis Deer Community Justice Center was officially dedicated on April 27th at 1441 S. Keeler Avenue on the west
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Many trucking companies put profit over safety by encouraging speed, inadequate truck maintenance, and failing to properly screen and train their drivers. This may lead to a rise in large truck accidents and the serious damages that can result. An experienced attorney can assist you in pursuing compensation for any damages incurred.
The question of why a worker hurt on the job should get a lawyer can be answered by a looking at the case of a recent client at Ankin Law. It’s a classic case of an insurance company denying a need for someone, then a lawyer stepping up to change that decision. This is what

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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.
Left turns are a leading cause of accidents at Chicago intersections due to misjudged gaps, aggressive driving, busy city traffic, and limited visibility from various obstructions. Every year, many collisions in the city are attributable to left-turn attempts that result in deaths, serious injuries, and property damage.
What happens after surgery can be just as critical as the procedure itself. Post-surgical monitoring isn't optional—it's a medical necessity that can mean the difference between recovery and tragedy. When healthcare providers fail in their duty to properly monitor patients after surgery and/or timely respond to post-surgical complications, the results can be fatal.
The use of smartphone apps has increased distracted driving-related incidents in Chicago and throughout the rest of the nation. Drivers are increasingly using social media apps, entertainment apps, navigational apps, shopping apps, their phone’s camera app, and other popular apps while on the road. Driving while distracted leads to the death of thousands of people on U.S. roads each year,
The most expensive car accidents have caused damages worth millions of dollars, with some wrecking high-end cars and others causing life-changing injuries or fatalities. Besides the financial repercussions, these crashes have legal implications, including liability issues.
There is a new podcast that’s coming to Chicagoland that’s going to touch on several topics in the legal world. We’re happy to say that this one will be produced by Ankin Law! “Getting Personal” is a new podcast that will feature a collection people at our law firm along with other guests sharing stories about their
One of the key components to a great relationship between a client and a law firm is so very simple. It’s picking up the phone. It can mean so much to a person who needs help, just like Sammie F. He was rear-ended in his car in February of 2024, suffering injuries to his low back,
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