Chicago, IL — Ankin Law has filed a federal lawsuit against Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital after its failure to diagnose and treat a bacterial infection left Army veteran Anthony W., 49, permanently disabled. Anthony, a father of six and small business owner, developed an infection that went untreated for weeks. The delay led to
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At Ankin Law, injury law is personal. A bus driver came to us after being rear-ended while stopped at a railroad crossing. He suffered serious neck and back injuries, went through multiple surgeries, lost wages, and was left with lasting pain. The insurance company’s final offer before trial was $38,000. That number didn’t come close
Sometimes you just have to be blunt, and that was the case for one of our Personal Injury attorneys at Ankin Law in 2025. It came during one of Maria Merman’s cases, one in which she had a personal connection, and one in which she didn’t mince words with the insurance company. “I’ll see you in court,”
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.
As the founder of a law firm that’s one of the leading filers of Workers’ Compensation cases in the State of Illinois, you figure this lawyer would have a lot to say about Monday’s holiday. Indeed, that’s the case when it comes to Attorney Howard Ankin, who has been representing injured workers for decades. So he’s
Every single lawyer has to find a true purpose when they begin their practice. For Attorney John Darragh, that wasn’t very hard to find. You see the graduate of Chicago Kent School of Law and former Legal Assistant always knew which are of practice he was going to do. That’s because a family member was directly
Ankin Law attorney, Josh Rudolfi recently represented a worker who injured his back lifting propane tanks during the course of his job at DCC Propane/Hicksgas Propane Sale and Service. This was the second time the employer refused to pay for a recommended surgery stemming from the same accident. Like the first time, the case went
E-Bike accident injuries are on the rise. Electric bikes and scooters have become popular transportation options, offering convenience and eco-friendliness, but they also lead to serious accidents. If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence in an e-bike or e-scooter accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Contact Ankin Law at
Road range turns into a lawsuit when an aggressive driving crash occurs because of the reckless actions of an angry driver. Such a crash often leaves a victim with bodily injuries, physical pain and suffering, and property damage. You have a right to sue the angry driver and recover compensation for the resulting injuries and damages. You must, however, submit
When car accidents cause long-term neurological damage in Illinois, victims can experience cognitive, motor, and emotional impairments. They may endure these impairments for years or even the rest of their lives. These challenges may prevent them from undertaking activities of daily living and lower their quality of life. You are entitled to compensation if your long-term neurological damage stemmed from
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