Personal Injury

Mold Lawsuit

Exposure to toxic mold is a common health concern and the subject of numerous lawsuits filed by lawyers that handle mold cases in Chicago and throughout the United States. To determine whether you may be able to pursue a mold lawsuit and recover compensation to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering,

Mistakes to Avoid in a Personal Injury Claim

Knowing what mistakes to avoid in a personal injury claim is essential for victims seeking compensation. If you have been involved in a personal injury accident, you are likely hurt and confused. You may be out of work and facing mounting medical bills. The Chicago personal injury lawyers at Ankin Law are dedicated to helping accident

What Happens If I Am Injured by the Government?

Accidents and injuries can happen anytime and anywhere and, in some cases, the government or one of its employees may be responsible for the accident. For instance, c person could be injured in a slip and fall accident at a city park, a child may be the victim of a swimming pool accident at a

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.

Understanding a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

When a loved one is unexpectedly killed in an accident, your world is turned upside down. You are reeling from the emotional losses, and you may be suffering from the financial impact of the death as well. Legal issues may further complicate the situation, but you do not have to deal with those issues alone.

Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

It is important for victims to understand that there are a number of steps in a personal injury lawsuit to get money for their injuries. If you have been injured in a personal injury accident – whether a car accident, slip and fall accident or medical error – you want financial recovery as soon as possible.

Spanish-Speaking Injury Lawyers in Chicago

Suffering injuries in an accident and navigating a personal injury claim is stressful enough. If you’re an injured victim whose native language is Spanish, however, language barriers add another layer of hardship. The Spanish-speaking injury lawyers at Ankin Law can help.  When you hire our law firm to handle your case: For a free consultation

Slip and Fall Liability Claims

When negligence causes hazardous conditions, some property owners may try to shift blame onto the injured party in slip and fall accidents. Although premises liability laws make negligent property owners liable for injuries that occur on their property, the burden of proof is on the injured party when filing slip and fall liability claims. Premises

Wrongful Death Settlements

Settlements and Damages in Wrongful Death Cases Wrongful death settlements can help ease the financial burden faced my surviving family. Wrongful death actions are complicated, as the wrongful acts of several parties may have contributed to an individual’s death. Pre-trial, out of court settlements are common in wrongful death cases, because most defendants want to

What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Information After a fatal accident, surviving family members like you may wonder, “what is a wrongful death lawsuit?” A “wrongful death” occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company, or entity. Every state has a civil “wrongful death statute,” or set of statutes, which