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Motor Vehicle Accidents

Jun 30, 2025

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.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Jun 30, 2025

Why Lower Wacker Drive Is One of Chicago’s Most Dangerous Roads

Lower Wacker Drive is one of the most commonly used roads in downtown Chicago, and it's among the most dangerous for numerous reasons, including decreased visibility, a lack of sidewalks, "street takeovers," and other hazards.

Personal Injury

Jun 29, 2025

Can You Sue for a Dog Bite on Public Property?

In Illinois, you can sue for a dog bite on public property if you were there lawfully and did not provoke the dog. The state has a strict liability law that holds the owner responsible for injuries caused by their dog, regardless of the owner's knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies. Injuries from dog bites can be traumatic, leading to

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.

Personal Injury

Jun 27, 2025

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.

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Jun 27, 2025

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

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Jun 27, 2025

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.

People

Jun 26, 2025

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

Personal Injury

Jun 26, 2025

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

Blog

Jun 25, 2025

‘Getting Personal’: What’s it like being a new attorney?

One of the new ways that we’re trying to help people get to know us around Chicagoland and beyond is our podcast “Getting Personal.” It’s a way to get to meet the people of Ankin Law in a more personal way as they continue to work to help those in need in Chicagoland. In the