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Mass Torts & Class Actions

Jul 30, 2025

Do You Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit? A Guide for Injured Patients in Illinois

Do you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit? The answer could be yes, especially if you suffered complications such as chronic pain, infection, mesh migration, or additional surgery. Illinois hernia mesh claim requirements are strict, but the 12-year statute of repose may give you more flexibility. A Chicago mass tort lawyer may be able to offer much help and flexibility,

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Jul 29, 2025

What Happens When Traffic Tech Fails? Car Accidents Caused by GPS and Driver-Assistance Errors

When a GPS or a driver-assistance system results in an accident, either the driver or the system's manufacturer might be liable, depending on the nature of the collision and how it occurred. With a better understanding of the duties of drivers in these accidents and how GPS and semi-autonomous or self-driving cars operate, you can determine who is responsible for

Workers' Compensation

Jul 29, 2025

Why Temporary Workers Are Especially Vulnerable to Injury in Chicago

There are multiple reasons temporary workers in Chicago are more vulnerable to injury, including improper and insufficient training, a lack of investigation into a facility's conditions before the workers begin, and the overall nature of these employees' work.

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.

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Jul 29, 2025

Check Out the Latest Ankin Law & ESPN 1000 Commercial!

One of the places that people Chicagoland are used to hearing Howard Ankin over the air is on one of the most prominent radio shows in the area. That’s “The Kap & JHood Show” on ESPN 1000, where Ankin Law has been advertising for years. Because of that, Howard along with hosts David Kaplan and Jonathan Hood

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Jul 25, 2025

What a Day at Ankin Law Looks and Sounds Like

One of the questions that we get is what does a normal day look like at Ankin Law. People see or hear Attorney Howard Ankin on television and radio about what we do to help our personal injury clients. Now we’d like to give people a look at how that happens – or at least a quick

Personal Injury

Jul 25, 2025

How Building Code Violations Can Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents in Chicago

Building code violations create unsafe conditions, such as inadequate lighting, uneven flooring, dangerous stairways, defective or missing handrails, unsafe balconies, and leaky pipes, that can lead to slip and fall accidents and injuries. Building code violations can subject the responsible parties to liability for the resulting damages. Proving the existence of a building code violation can strengthen your slip and

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Jul 24, 2025

Why Rear-End Collisions Can Be More Legally Complicated Than You Expect

Rear-end collisions can be more legally complicated than you expect because liability may shift to the front driver or be shared between the two involved drivers. Liability may shift or be shared when the front driver stops suddenly, drives recklessly, or encounters a mechanical issue. Knowing the circumstances in which the rear driver isn’t at fault can help you document

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Jul 24, 2025

A Chicago Lawyer’s Legal Journey in One Firm

Sometimes the road to Ankin Law for our attorneys can be a winding road that takes them to many firms or cities around the country. Jake Nabat’s road here is nothing like that. His road in law starts at our office and continues at our office. Though he initially thought about being an accountant, the native

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Jul 22, 2025

Ankin Law Partners with Another Top Chicago Meteorologist

Once again, Ankin Law is joining forces with one of Chicago’s top weather forecasters on local television to get the word out about our law firm. This time, it’s with WLS-TV, ABC 7 Chicago’s Cheryl Scott. Ankin Law is proud to be the sponsor of the seven-day forecast on Channel 7’s 5 p.m. news every