Approximately 400 people have filed lawsuits involving alleged sexual abuse at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago. The allegations span decades, with former detainees describing abuse dating back to the 1990s and claims involving conduct as recently as 2023.
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If you suffer a fall at a Chicago bar or a fall at a Chicago restaurant, determining who pays for your medical bills and other losses depends on why the accident happened, who controlled the dangerous area, and whether the responsible party acted negligently. Illinois premises liability laws can provide a path to compensation, but a business is not automatically
For a Chicago law firm, Labor Day in 2026 and every year is more than just a day off to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. That’s because Attorney Howard Ankin views it as a moment to salute and pay tribute to those who are doing the job every day to make Chicagoland and the country function
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- 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.
One of the most important members of the Cubs’ 2026 team is living a dream that began as a child in the stands at Wrigley Field. That’s where Carson Kelly, who was born in Arlington Heights, first envisioned taking the field for the team that calls the “Friendly Confines” home – and becoming the latest to
What did the law clerks who spent their summer in our offices think of their experiences at Ankin Law? Since there are a number of them, as there have been for many years, the answers vary. Some talked about the pleasure they had getting to know and working with their attorneys on cases over the last few
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to resolve claims brought by dozens of states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that encouraged addictive use among children and teens. Illinois could receive nearly $768 million from the settlement.
Entering law school can be an intimidating thing for a student as they begin their journey toward a career in law. From new concepts to heavy workloads and competition, it can take some getting used to. Lea Gaetto, a law clerk at Ankin Law in our personal injury department, found that out first hand in 2025. “It
One of the biggest questions asked to a lawyer in the social media age is what to do about their accounts if they get injured. It’s one that Attorney Howard Ankin of Ankin Law has gotten several times over the past few years. When he responds, he usually has three pieces of advice for people. Howard along
When a work injury caused significant injuries that changed his life, Seth M. needed Ankin Law to help get the care he deserved. More specifically, Attorney Scott Goldstein, whose 20 years of expertise came through for this client in 2026. In August 2023, Seth was pushing boxes when he tore his right biceps and ruptured
When a pedestrian is hit in a Chicago crosswalk, attention usually turns first to the driver. But driver negligence is not always the only factor. A malfunctioning pedestrian signal, poorly maintained crossing, obstructed sightline, or other problem with city-controlled infrastructure may contribute to an accident. When that happens, determining when the city is responsible for pedestrian injuries requires looking closely
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