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Following an injury where another party is liable, it's important to know when to hire a personal injury lawyer to handle a case. The right attorney can represent you in a case and help you seek total compensation from liable parties in a successful claim or lawsuit.
A homeowners insurance claim denial can happen when insurance companies decide to not provide coverage for your damaged home. Insurance companies may have their own reasons to deny homeowners insurance claims. Homeowners insurance companies often deny claims based on whether they are covered by the insurance policy and the level of insurance the homeowner has.

Illinois attorney, Howard Ankin discusses the recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling in favor of an Ankin Law client regarding uninsured motorist coverage . The case centered on whether drivers in Illinois can use their own insurance to pay for injuries caused by an uninsured motorist. If you’ve been in an accident with an uninsured motorist

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.
What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers illness, injury, or death due to improper treatment provided by a medical professional, hospital, or clinic that is responsible for the patient's care. Under established medical standards, hospitals and medical professionals owe their patients a certain duty of care that protects them from harm while under their care.

Oral Sodium Phosphate (OSP), a laxative used in connection with a colonoscopy, has been associated with kidney damage and kidney failure, especially in patients over the age of 55. The Chicago unsafe pharmaceutical attorneys at Ankin Law, LLC have significant experience representing clients in product liability lawsuits, including class action cases and unsafe pharmaceutical litigation. If you or someone

The Chicago premises liability attorneys at Ankin Law, LLC have considerable experience representing clients injured due to the negligence of others, including lawsuits involving premises liability and building code violations. Illinois Premises Liability Lawyers Building codes are designed to keep buildings and other structures safe. When building codes are ignored or violated, innocent people, including tenants, guests,

Accidents involving teen drivers in Illinois are significantly higher than any other group of drivers. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2009, there were 60,566 car accidents involving teen drivers, and according to Secretary of State Jesse White, driving accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers ages 15-20. Illinois Laws Regarding Teen

Under state workers’ compensation laws, employees who are injured at work are barred from suing their employers for compensation for their injuries. Workers are limited to the compensation that is available under the workers’ compensation system. If, however, a third-party shares responsibility for a work-related accident, the injured party may be able to bring a