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How do Insurance Companies Calculate Settlements?

Insurance companies calculate settlements by evaluating liability, medical expenses, lost income, property damage, future losses, and the overall impact an injury has on a person’s life. While insurers often use formulas, software programs, and internal guidelines to estimate claim value, settlement calculations are not based on a single equation. Instead, adjusters analyze multiple factors to

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Can You Sue For A Car Accident?

People involved in a car accident in Chicago, Illinois, might wonder, “Can you sue for a car accident?” You can sue for a car accident that leaves you or a loved one with serious physical or emotional injuries. Suing allows you to recover compensation enough to cover all the losses and expenses arising from the car accident. Taking legal action
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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.

Life-Saving Treatments Denied: Insurance Companies Are Killing People in the United States

Insurance companies frequently deny claims to protect their bottom line. When life-saving medical treatments are denied, patients are often forced into an impossible situation. They may have a doctor recommending a treatment that could extend or save their life while an insurance company refuses to pay for it. The result can be delayed care, mounting medical bills, unnecessary suffering, and

Ankin Law Hires Another Attorney from Chicagoland

Once again, Ankin Law is bolstering its ability to help injured workers in Chicagoland with another addition to our lawyer roster.  Attorney Aaron Walner has joined the firm in 2026 and has already begun working for clients in our workers’ compensation department.  A native of Highland Park, Illinois, Aaron attended Boston University in political science and

Ankin Law Makes Some Illinois Legal History in June

Thanks to two lawyers, Ankin Law made some Illinois legal history in June 2026.  Attorneys Howard Ankin and Jeff Schulkin were both named as chairmen for their respective section councils in the Illinois State Bar Association. It’s believed to be the first time that a pair of lawyers from the same firm have held the position in the

Up & Up Baby Wipes Recalled Due to Infection Risk 

June 10th, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – Target issued a voluntary recall of their Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber scented varieties of Up & Up brand baby wipes after multiple complaints of product discoloration. Further testing done by the FDA confirmed the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in the tested baby wipes. Using baby wipes contaminated with Burkholderia
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Ankin Law Supports the Chicago Pride Parade on ABC 7

Once again, Ankin Law is taking time in June to celebrate Pride along with the biggest party in honor of the month.  Attorney Howard Ankin is again showing support for the LGBTQIA+ community as one of the sponsors of the coverage of the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade on ABC 7 on June 28.  It’s the second-straight

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