Ankin Law Blog

In Illinois, the law holds employers liable for employee injuries that are caused by negligent hiring, supervision, or retention of […]

If work-related injuries are caused by another party’s negligent actions, the injury victim may recover damages through a workers’ compensation […]

EMS workers are four times more likely to suffer work-related injuries, compared to workers in other occupations. EMS Injury Rates […]

Safe lifting techniques are essential for preventing workplace injuries. When workers improperly lift equipment, tools, inventory, debris, or other objects, […]

Workers in the restaurant industry have a high rate of injuries caused by cuts and abrasions, burns, falls, and dangerous […]

From Howard Ankin Since March of 2020, I have been consistently asked my opinion about filing for Illinois Workers’ Compensation […]

Restaurant workers are especially vulnerable to a wide variety of work hazards that result in serious injuries, temporary and permanent […]

A new Illinois law makes it easier for essential workers to get workers compensation benefits for COVID-19 illness contracted in […]

Each year, approximately 500,000 American construction workers risk developing hand-arm vibration syndrome, a serious condition caused by using vibrating power […]

Power linemen face numerous workplace hazards every day. Falls from dangerous heights, electric shocks, burns, exposure to toxic substances, and […]