Personal Injury

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.

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

Chicago's iconic landmarks—Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Field Museum, the Art Institute, and the Magnificent Mile—attract millions of visitors annually. These destinations offer unparalleled experiences. Unfortunately, many hazards can lead to slip and falls at Chicago’s top attractions, turning a fun adventure into a painful trip to the E.R.

Following a daycare injury, you may be able to sue a daycare and its staff if misconduct led to a child's injuries. Taking legal action could help prevent future occurrences and hold staff accountable for their actions. Learn more about legal options for parents after a daycare injury and the steps to take to build a case.

If your child is hurt at daycare, you may be able to sue staff if the daycare's negligence caused those injuries. With an understanding of the duties of daycare staff and injuries resulting from their negligence or recklessness, you may better determine whether it's possible to sue.

According to Illinois personal injury laws, minors are unable to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, they may be able to file a lawsuit once they reach the age of consent or have parents or legal guardians file lawsuits on their behalf.

When you're injured in an accident, proving who was at fault is key in determining whether you can recover compensation. If you played a role in causing or worsening your injuries, comparative negligence could affect your personal injury claim.

Signs of Erb's palsy in infants include a poor grip strength, holding the arm close to the body, and absent reflexes. The infant may also struggle to move the affected hand. One of the things that could go wrong in childbirth due to a medical provider's negligent action is an injured infant, as is the case with Erb’s palsy. You

What is Erb's Palsy? Erb's Palsy is an injury that harms your baby's brachial plexus nerves, which control the sensation and movement of the arms, shoulders, and hands. This injury usually occurs during childbirth, whereby the baby's neck is overly stretched to one side, causing nerve damage.

Various types of injuries can occur on cruise ships, with some of the most common including broken bones, lacerations, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In many cases, these injuries result from the negligence of cruise ship crews, passengers, or other liable parties, allowing victims to sue for their injuries and related damages.