The main difference between criminal charges and civil claims for sexual assault in Chicago, Illinois, lies in the initiator and goal of the two distinct proceedings. The state’s prosecution office initiates criminal proceedings against the perpetrator with the aim of imposing punishment. The punishment can be in the form of fines, jail time, probation, or
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Parents today are facing an unprecedented battle. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube aren’t harmless distractions. They are intentionally engineered to be addictive, drawing children into endless scrolling, harmful comparisons, and dangerous content. Families across the U.S., including right here in Chicago, are taking legal action through a social media addiction lawsuit.
Surgical errors lead to long-term disability in many situations, for example, via wrong-site surgery, wrong-patient surgery, retained foreign objects, and nerve damage. Errors related to anesthesia and before and after surgery can all lead to long-term disability, too. In Chicago and elsewhere, these errors typically stem from preventable systemic problems. There is no excuse for any of it.
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.
How courts in Illinois value personal injury cases varies from situation to situation. There isn’t a universal formula to determine the value of your case, as every instance comes with its own specific details. However, understanding the factors that influence compensation can help you get a clearer picture of what you might be able to recover. When it comes to
August 28th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Unichem Pharmaceuticals has issued a nationwide recall of one lot of Cyclobenzaprine due to a dangerous labeling error that could put the wrong medication into consumers’ hands.
Every person who works at Ankin Law has a reason which they got into their particular area of the legal field. The fact that our law firm even exists is because Attorney Howard Ankin was influenced by his father’s practice to start one of his own. You could say that was the exact same situation
Roundup lawsuits in 2025 remain active as people in Chicago and elsewhere across the nation continue to get sick after exposure to Roundup. Courts still deliver large verdicts, so if you think you may have a claim, a Roundup lawsuit lawyer can help you prove diagnosis and exposure. Meeting your lawsuit deadline is just as important. There is a lot
One of our favorite community initiatives is back for the upcoming academic year – and we couldn’t be happier. Ankin Law will once again team up with WGN-TV to give out the “Teacher of the Month Award” to deserving educators in the Chicagoland area. This continues a multi-year partnership that we’ve had with Channel 9 to honor
Often when a client decides to sign up with us after suffering an injury, there is a fair amount of skepticism about the job we do. Ankin Law’s advertisements say “Injury Law Made Personal,” but we have to show that to every person that comes through our door. Briana didn’t know what to expect when
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