A parking garage car accident can raise complicated questions about fault and liability. Unlike collisions on open roads, parking garages involve tight spaces, limited visibility, and shared responsibilities between drivers and property owners. If you were injured in this type of crash, understanding how fault is determined in Illinois is essential to protecting your rights. Liability is rarely straightforward in these cases. Drivers often assume low speeds mean low risk, but parking garage accidents frequently involve confusion over right-of-way, blind spots, and unpredictable movement. These factors make it harder to determine who is responsible and how damages should be handled.
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If you were injured because a staircase handrail broke, you are not alone. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises, and when they fail to do so, serious injuries can occur. Broken or loose handrails are a common hazard in apartment buildings, offices, and public spaces, and these incidents often raise important legal questions about liability and compensation. If your injury happened on someone else’s property, you may have the right to pursue a claim. Understanding how Illinois law applies to these situations can help you take the next step. Call Ankin Law at 312-600-0000 to discuss…
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Being discharged from a hospital is supposed to signal that you are stable enough to continue recovery at home. However, when you are discharged too early from the hospital, that decision can lead to serious complications, delayed treatment, or even readmission. In some cases, early discharge is not just a medical judgment call, it may be a form of negligence. Patients often trust that doctors and hospital staff are making decisions based on their best interests. When that trust is broken, it can leave you dealing with both medical and legal concerns. Understanding your rights is an important first step…
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Understanding the difference between an unavoidable complication and negligence can be difficult. Patients are often left wondering whether their experience was preventable or simply part of the inherent risks of medical care. Not every negative medical result means something went wrong legally. Medicine involves risk, and even when doctors follow proper procedures, outcomes are not always as expected. However, there are situations where a poor result is not just unfortunate, it may indicate that a bad medical outcome was malpractice. If something was not handled properly during your medical care, you do not have to navigate these questions alone. Contact…
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One of Ankin Law’s most tenured attorneys had a chance to make a career day at a school in Buffalo Grove unique for a group of students. On April 2, workers’ compensation partner Scott Goldstein helped to organize a mock trial at Aptakisic Middle School, where the students picked a judge, jury, with two students taking on the roles as opposing attorneys.  With Scott’s guidance, the class went through the exercise from the opening arguments to an eventual verdict. “It was a very interesting and fulfilling activity with the kids and it’s a neat way to show some students what it’s like…
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April 16th, 2026 (Chicago, IL) — The CPSC has issued a product safety alert regarding Sperax walking pads and treadmills. These products have been known to suddenly stop or change speeds, resulting in falls and injuries. They have also been known to overheat, causing fires and other thermal events.  Key Takeaways

• CPSC warns consumers to stop using Sperax brand treadmills and walking pads due to various issues that can lead to serious harm.
• Multiple incidents have been reporting regarding sudden speed changes and stopping as well as catching fire and overheating, with one concussion requiring medical care and several minor

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It’s one of the favorite days for anyone in the legal profession – especially Ankin Law. Tuesday marked International “Be Kind To Lawyers Day,” which is a chance for the public to celebrate attorneys and those who work at law firms for their efforts to help clients.  Created in 2008, it’s meant to be a way to salute those in the profession who often take a lot of criticism for their work.  Having practiced personal injury law in Chicagoland for 29 years, immediately we think about the wonderful things our clients have said about us through the years. Whether…
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What is a piece of advice that an award-winning teacher from Chicagoland give his students as they continue in their academic career? For Naperville North High School English teacher Matt Sniadecki, the biggest concerns a day of the week which he believes students must be the most focused.  The March 2026 Ankin Law and WGN Teacher of the Month winner was asked shortly after receiving the award what words of wisdom he gives to his students when it comes to succeeding in school.  “My advice to students is to, No. 1, look at Tuesdays as the best day of the…
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In many cases, truck drivers injured in truck accidents face complicated legal questions about liability, workers’ compensation, and third-party claims. Understanding the legal options available after a crash can help injured drivers protect their financial future. Commercial truck drivers spend thousands of hours on the road every year, often navigating congested highways and tight delivery schedules. While professional training and experience help reduce risks, truck accidents remain a serious concern across the transportation industry. These incidents can involve passenger vehicles, hazardous road conditions, or even other commercial trucks.  If you are a commercial driver injured in a truck accident, speak…
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The experience of a workers’ compensation lawyer at Ankin Law helped a worker obtain benefits now and in the future for an injury. That’s featured in the latest “Client Wins” from the personal injury law firm in Chicago – and one that Attorney Phil Risley had to work hard to get.  A client came to Ankin Law after a fall on the job left her with a significant arm and leg injury. It would require care not only now but also in the future, but the insurance company wasn’t as sympathetic to the latter.  That’s when Risley went to work.
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Graduates and fans of the University of Illinois have had a lot to celebrate this April. Thanks to a great run in the NCAA Tournament, the Illini men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four in Indianapolis, ending a 21-year drought for the program.  Even with a late season slump and early loss in the Big Ten Tournament, the Illini found their stride at the right time in the South Region. Two wins in Greenville, South Carolina and a pair in Houston punched their ticket to the National Semifinals in Indianapolis.  Attorney Howard Ankin, a graduate of the University…
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Older disability policies often provide stronger benefits than modern policies. That makes them expensive for insurers to honor. As a result, some companies are taking a harder line on claims, leading to delays, denials, and early terminations. Key Takeaways

• Older disability insurance policies often include stronger benefits, which makes them more likely to be challenged by insurers today.
• Insurance companies may use stricter interpretations, excessive documentation requests, or surveillance to deny or limit claims.
• “Own occupation” coverage is a key protection in many older policies, and insurers must follow that definition.
• Common red flags include vague denial reasons, repeated requests

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