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Chicago attorney says car problems pose safety risk

According to survey results just released by JD Powers, Americans feel that their cars have more issues than prior models. The results of the survey mark the first time in 15 years that Americans have said that the quality of their vehicle has gotten worse. Chicago attorney Howard Ankin says that some of these manufacturing

Attorney Howard Ankin supports Google Glass ban

Chicago attorney Howard Ankin has offered his support for a proposed bill in the Illinois legislature that would ban Google Glass for all drivers in the state. The bill was proposed by Democratic State Senator Ira Silverstein over concerns that the new technology could lead to distracted driving and more car accidents. Google Glass is

Howard Ankin supports new NHTSA recall requirements

Chicago attorney Howard Ankin supports the recent decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make recall mailings more noticeable. The NHTSA recently announced a new rule that went into effect on Feb. 18 that requires all critical recall mailings to have a bright red notice on the outside envelope. The label is designed

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Legislation is considering changing DUI conviction law

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,

Ankin Law Says Trucker Log Books Pose Risk to Drivers

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

Ankin Law Says New Vehicle Technology Could Save Lives

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

35 Years of Svengoolie

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