The Illinois State Legislature is considering legislation that would allow individuals who have had four DUI convictions to get the driving privileges reinstated. Leading Chicago car accident attorney Howard Ankin understands the reasoning behind the law, but is concerned that it could lead to injuries and fatalities if not implemented properly. Under current Illinois law,
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Chicago accident lawyer Howard Ankin says the recent fatal crash involving a truck driver in the Chicago area underscores the need for reforms in the trucking industry. Mr. Ankin is the owner and founder of Chicago car accident law firm The Ankin Law. He believes the trucking industry needs more effective tools to monitor how many consecutive
The owner of Chicago car accident law firm Ankin Law has voiced his support for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationu2019s recent announcement that they would move forward with future regulations for vehicle-to-vehicle communications systems. Chicago car accident attorney Howard Ankin says, u201cThese communications systems have the potential to save thousands of lives with their ability
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Ankin Law Proud to Be a Sponsor of u201cAn Evening with Rich Koz u2013 Celebrating 35 Years as Svengoolieu201d Chicago, IL, Sept. 4, 2014 u2013 Ankin Law, LLC is proud to be a sponsor of u201cAn Evening with Rich Koz u2013 Celebrating 35 Years As Svengoolie,u201d hosted by The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) and the
Chicago injury attorney Howard Ankin is cautioning drivers about the dangers of hand-free technology, and he says that a new study highlights the risks. A recent study from AAAu2019s Foundation for Traffic Safety found that some hand-free technologies are actually distracting to the point that they could increase accident risk. To conduct the study, researchers tested a
On December 2, Illinois lawmakers voted by a wide margin to increase the speed limit for commercial trucks from 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour on interstates outside of urban areas. Chicago car accident lawyer Howard Ankin said the vote could result in more dangerous highways for suburban Chicago drivers. The proposed bill was
According to a new study, sufferers of traumatic brain injuries face a 20 percent re-hospitalization risk within the first one to three years after the initial injury. The study was conducted by the Brain Injury Association of America. Researchers reviewed 655 cases of traumatic brain injury and interviewed sufferers, caretakers, family members and medical providers. Chicago
Chicago workersu2019 compensation attorney Howard Ankin said the latest workplace injury numbers are welcome news, but that thereu2019s still much work left to do to protect employee safety. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its 2013 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. It shows a decline in serious injuries and illnesses and no change
OSHA CITES ILLINOIS ROOFING COMPANY FOR REPEATED SAFETY VIOLATIONS One of many Illinois cases that illustrates safety concerns released in recent AFL-CIO report Chicago, IL, May 26, 2013 – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the arm of the United States Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing workplace safety standards and
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