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How Ankin Law Fought to Get More for Ken M.

Living up to the “Injury Law Made Personal” mantra means going the extra mile to get a client the compensation they deserve. That’s what Ken M. saw Attorney Scott Goldstein do for him after he fell twice at work in July 2025, causing a serious back injury.  He appreciated receiving constant updates from Scott and legal assistant

Listen to Howard on the “Hubbard Helps” Podcast!

There are few people in Chicagoland who know as much about the law at Attorney Howard Ankin, so his expertise is in demand. Hence the founder of Ankin Law gets plenty of offers for podcast appearances, including one from Hubbard Broadcasting this fall. Howard appeared on the “Hubbard Helps” podcast form 97.1 The Drive to discuss

Meet the First Chicagoland ‘Teacher of The Month’ in 2026-27!

For the first time in the new school year, Ankin Law teamed up with WGN-TV to honor an outstanding educator in Chicagoland.  Anne Blyth of District 45’s Ardmore Elementary School in Villa Park was awarded the “Teacher of the Month” award for September 2026.  It marks the first of nine honors that the law firm and

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.

Illinois Changes How Nursing Homes Will Be Penalized for Staffing Shortfalls

Illinois is changing how it penalizes nursing homes that fail to meet minimum staffing requirements. Beginning with the July 1 through September 30, 2026, reporting quarter, the Illinois Department of Public Health will calculate staffing compliance quarterly and impose escalating financial penalties on facilities that fall below required staffing levels. The changes also create a 10% deviation threshold and address

From Brazil to Ankin Law: Dora Freitas on ‘Getting Personal’

The road to being on the IT team at Ankin Law is one that has taken her all across the country and the world.  That’s what makes Salesforce developer Dora Freitas a unique and engaging guest to have on the “Getting Personal” podcast from the firm this September. She sat down with Social Media Manager Larry

Ankin Law Welcomes New Attorney Jeff Mashni

When did new Ankin Law workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Mashni know he was going to be a lawyer? Ten years old. That was when his 13-year old cousin was killed when he was hit by a freight train on the Northwest side of Chicago. At that time, he remembered the positive impact that a personal injury

If You’re Hurt, Never Be Afraid to Call Ankin Law

There is a reason why people who are injured in an accident don’t get the justice they deserve.  They wait – and don’t call a lawyer like Ankin Law to get them help.  Attorney Howard Ankin has seen it before where someone wasn’t able to receive their full recovery or get the medical attention they need. Perhaps

The Ankin Law/WGN Teacher of the Month Award is Back!

An award in Chicagoland to salute the best educators in the area is back for 2026! Ankin Law, a personal injury law firm in Chicago, is proud to once again join WGN-TV to present our “Teacher of the Month Award.” The honor is given monthly throughout the 2026-2027 school year to educators who are going above