Deck the Halls But Avoid the Dangers

Several variables determine if an incapacitated driver is negligent while driving. Often the key is whether or not the driver knew of his condition. There are many scenarios by which the owner of a vehicle can be held negligent and therefore responsible for a motor vehicle accident when in fact that person was not driving […]

Defective toys lead to federal lawsuit The United States Department of Justice recently filed a product liability lawsuit in federal court against Toys Distribution Inc., BLI Apparel Inc., All Seasons Sales Inc. and S&J Merchandise Inc., as well as six of the owners and managers of the companies. The charges allege that the companies imported toys […]

The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that one in three nursing home residents in the United States suffer from neglect. Illinois investigates nursing homes every 15 months or less, but a study by the U.S. General Accountability Office noted that state investigations regularly miss both actual harm and immediate hazards for nursing home residents. […]

21-year-old auto manufacturing operator was crushed to death in 2014 because of safety violations at an Illinois supply plant, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Every workers’ comp attorney Illinois is familiar with fatal workplace accidents of this sort. An OSHA investigation has shown that the accident was avoidable. The inquiry revealed […]

Disability claims have reached a record high, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA’s two disability programs – Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – are the primary source of income for many disabled Americans. SSDI provides payments to disabled persons who have earned enough “credits” through the payment […]

Workplace injuries are tragically common in America. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 900,000 employees had to miss at least one day of work in 2013 after becoming injured, ill or disabled on the job. Illinois companies are legally required to protect their workers from harmful situations and minimize the risk […]

Attorney Howard Ankin gives a Chicago Blackhawks promo. In the video below, Ankin informs us, “if you’re a hockey fan that needs help with an injury case, I want to be your lawyer. I’m attorney Howard Ankin. Please call me at (312) 600-0000 or visit me on the web at Ankinlaw.com.” Howard Ankin and his […]

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 Office, LLC are dedicated to helping accident and injury victims protect their legal rights and obtain the financial compensation that […]