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When a Dog Bites a Child in Chicago: What Parents Need to Know

Dog bites on children can cause serious injuries and emotional distress, leading to long-lasting psychological effects. Due to their size and inexperience with animals, children are particularly at risk. The aftermath of such an attack can be overwhelming for families, who face medical issues, emotional trauma, developmental concerns, and financial strain related to recovery. Pursuing compensation is crucial to ensure
Boy feeding or playing with a dog in the park. when a dog bites a child

Why Trucking Accidents on I-90 Are So Common and So Deadly

Truck accidents on I-90 are frequent and can be fatal due to factors like high speeds, severe weather, mountainous areas, and the risks associated with large trucks. Contributing issues include speeding, driver fatigue, and poor training. If you've been injured in a trucking accident, you may face medical costs, rehabilitation, and long-term disabilities.
Semi truck hauling cargo down the road with motion blur. trucking accidents on I-90
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.

Passenger Injuries in T-Bone Accidents: Can You File a Claim?

Much of the time, you can file a claim in Chicago for passenger injuries in T-bone accidents. The process likely will get complicated quickly. It involves investigating the crash, preserving evidence, identifying liable parties, negotiating with insurers, and, if necessary, preparing for trial. All this is on top of dealing with injuries from the crash.
Car crash accident on the road. passenger injuries in T-bone accidents

Airport Worker Hurt After Plane Hits Tug

A recent incident at O'Hare International Airport has brought attention to the dangers faced by ground crews working near active runways. An airport employee was hospitalized in serious condition after getting hit by a taxiing airplane.
Plane at a airport terminal building.

What Is the Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Average Payout?

There is no hernia mesh lawsuit average payout. Victims injured by defective hernia mesh implants may be entitled to payouts ranging from $50,000 to over $250,000—with some claims exceeding $1 million. These lawsuits target major medical device companies like C.R. Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium, accusing them of selling unsafe mesh products that caused internal injuries, infections, and the need for
Settlement newspaper headline on money.

Can You Get Compensation for Legionnaires’ Disease in Chicago?

You can get compensation for Legionnaire’s disease in Chicago if you contracted the illness due to another party’s negligence. You’ll need to trace your exposure to the disease to the property the negligent party owned or controlled. Your compensation may cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, wrongful death claims, and other damages.
Block of letters spelled Compensation. compensation for Legionnaires' Disease

The Voice You Hear At Chicago Sports Events: Meet Tim Sinclair

The soundtrack of a professional sporting event in the “Windy City” is a symphony containing many different instruments. One element is the sounds from the competition field or court, with those action eliciting cheers, boos, or other reactions from the gallery. Sometimes music is pumped in to set a particular mood for the moment. But

Exposing Sexual Abuse in Schools, Churches, and Juvenile Facilities

Ankin Law is exposing sexual abuse in schools, churches, and juvenile facilities in Chicago, Cook County, and throughout Illinois. Sexual abuse by authority figures isn’t just a betrayal—it’s a calculated exploitation of trust. When that abuse happens in schools, churches, juvenile detention centers, and similar institutions, it often goes unreported or unpunished, or it’s quietly covered up. While the physical
Sad boy hiding at school after abuse.
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