Ankin Law LLC, in collaboration with Wicker Park Advisory Council, presents LAWS & PAWS, a local gathering on April 30 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Wicker Park Field adjacent to the Wicker Park Dog Park (1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60622). The event allows the Chicago community and their canine friends to
Is SSDI taxable? While some people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may need to pay income taxes on their payments, SSDI is not taxable in most situations. If the household has additional income from a spouse or another source, however, SSDI benefits may be subject to income taxes. The uncertainty and difficulty of
A 40-year-old delivery driver who injured his back at work had his case go to arbitration where he received medical benefits, temporary partial disability, temporary total disability, and prospective medical care benefits. With the help of Ankin Law attorney Josh Rudolfi, the driver will receive $6,191.95 to pay for medical services. He will also receive
There are articles all over the internet that explain how to find the best broken bone injury lawyer in Chicago, but not all of these resources are credible. Choose the wrong guide, and you could end up with an inexperienced attorney whose success rate is less than admirable. Since attorney referral agencies frequently get a
When someone dies in a water-related accident, surviving family members frequently ask our wrongful death lawyers, “How does a drowning attorney prove negligence in a lawsuit?” A drowning attorney in Chicago proves negligence in a lawsuit by establishing that four elements exist. If the lawyer can establish a duty of care, breach of duty of
Common dental malpractice settlement amounts in Chicago vary significantly depending on the severity of the victim’s injuries. According to Medical Protective, the average value of dental malpractice settlement amounts is $65,000. However, dental malpractice victims sometimes recover millions of dollars. Dental malpractice can cause permanent injuries and even death. If you were injured, or you
Illinois is not a no-fault state for car accidents. Instead, it follows a fault-based, or “tort,” system. That means the driver who causes the crash is financially responsible for the damages — including medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs. If you were injured in a crash in Illinois, you’ll need to prove the other
One of the most common questions SSDI law firms hear is, “Why do I need a lawyer to file for disability?” The law does not require you to hire a lawyer to file for disability, but retaining an attorney to handle your claim is to your advantage. Although the system was designed to be a
If a misdiagnosis results in harm or injury to a patient, the patient can file a medical malpractice claim with a lawyer to recover compensation for damages. A misdiagnosis of an illness, disease, or injury can lead to serious health complications and even death for some patients. If the patient dies due to a misdiagnosis,
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