Personal Injury

Do Personal Injury Lawyers Go to court?

Many people with an injury caused by another person’s negligence often ask, “Do personal injury lawyers go to court?” Most personal injury lawyers in Chicago, Illinois, do not go to court, as up to 95% of injury cases get resolved through an insurance settlement process. In fact, most cases reach a settlement before a lawsuit

How Does Personal Injury Law Work?

Many people injured due to someone else's negligence wonder, “How does personal injury law work?” You can use personal injury law in Chicago, Illinois, to get the negligent party to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and even pain and suffering. However, you will need to prove four things: the party owed you a duty of care, the party

Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death Caused by a DUI Crash?

Knowing who can sue for wrongful death can help ensure your rights are protected after a tragedy. If an accident involving driving under the influence (DUI) results in the death of another driver, vehicle occupant, or pedestrian, the families of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim against the offending driver in Illinois.
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.

How to Dispute a Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Denial

A homeowners insurance claim denial can happen when insurance companies decide to not provide coverage for your damaged home. Insurance companies may have their own reasons to deny homeowners insurance claims. Homeowners insurance companies often deny claims based on whether they are covered by the insurance policy and the level of insurance the homeowner has.

Building Code Violation Attorney

The Chicago premises liability attorneys at Ankin Law, LLC have considerable experience representing clients injured due to the negligence of others, including lawsuits involving premises liability and building code violations. Illinois Premises Liability Lawyers Building codes are designed to keep buildings and other structures safe. When building codes are ignored or violated, innocent people, including tenants, guests,

Assault and Battery Lawyer

Although assault and battery are criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment, the acts are also considered intentional torts and a civil lawsuit may be brought by the victim to recover monetarily for his or her damages. The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Ankin Law are highly-skilled litigators with considerable experience representing victims of intentional torts, such

How to Prove Emotional Distress Caused by a Physical Injury

If you have sustained physical injuries, knowing how to prove emotional distress can help you build your personal injury claim. Filing a lawsuit that includes emotional distress as damages will require you to prove that you have experienced emotional distress because of your physical injuries.