One question many slip-and-fall accident victims ask is: How long does a property owner have to fix a hazard before the owner becomes liable for accidents and resulting injuries? Premises liability law does not specify the number of minutes or hours within which property owners must fix hazards. Instead, it requires property owners to take corrective actions within a reasonable timeframe, which often varies depending on the situation. Liability, therefore, depends on whether the property owner had an actual notice (knew) or constructive notice (should have known) of the hazardous condition. Proving the property owner was aware or should have…
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Medical malpractice cases differ from other types of injury cases in that they are often more complex and require proof that a medical professional or facility practiced care that was substandard, comparing that care to that of other similar practitioners in the same field. If you have a medical malpractice case against practitioners, consult with a Chicago medical malpractice attorney by calling Ankin Law at 312-600-0000. Why Medical Malpractice Cases Are Different From Other Injury Cases According to recent statistics, there are around 15,000 to 19,000 medical malpractice lawsuits against medical professionals every year. There are multiple key differences between…
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Even with plenty of time left in the law school semester, students in Chicagoland are already looking ahead to employment for the summer.  That was the case at an event that was attended by Ankin Law personal injury attorney Jake Nabat on February 12.  At DePaul School of Law’s 1L/2L Job Fair, he met with several students looking for summer jobs at law firms in the area, including clerkships. They were carrying their resumes along with several questions for the attorneys on hand from a number of practice areas.  Jake is recently familiar with this process, having gotten his first summer …
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Snapchat may face civil lawsuits if its platform design, safety systems, or failure to implement reasonable safeguards contributed to foreseeable harm involving minors. While Section 230 protects platforms from liability for user content, courts are increasingly examining whether product design decisions create preventable risks. Snapchat. We’ve all heard the name. The seemingly innocent messaging, image, and video sharing app has been around for ages, used by adults and teens alike to connect with users across the globe. But, just how harmful can the Snapchat app be? Many parents are facing this question and others as their children become exposed to…
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The FDA has confirmed counterfeit versions of popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are circulating in the U.S. drug supply, and Chicago-area residents are not immune. These products can contain the wrong active ingredients, harmful substances, or dangerously inaccurate doses. People who have been injured by a counterfeit or unapproved GLP-1 drug may have legal options under Illinois product liability law.  If you or a loved one was harmed by a counterfeit or unapproved weight-loss injection, contact our mass tort attorneys at Ankin Law. Call 312-600-0000 today for a free consultation. What the…
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How popular is the leader of Ankin Law in Chicagoland? Just check out the end of the WGN Morning News on February 19. That’s when Attorney Howard Ankin was featured in a segment where random people will text in their questions to hosts Paul Konrad and Pat Tomasulo.  During the show that Thursday morning, someone from the “847” area code sent in a question to Howard about a potential case. This person had an issue with a cataract surgery and was wondering if he handled cases like this.  The simple answer is yes. Ankin Law is ready to help anyone…
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Time matters in medical care because it can prevent a treatable condition from becoming a life-threatening emergency. A delay in cancer diagnosis or treatment, for instance, can allow the cancerous cells to spread, which limits treatment options and reduces survival rates. Hospitals often lose critical time that compromises patients’ wellbeing at the registration and initial assessment desk, laboratory, operating room, and discharge section. When a patient gets harmed due to a treatment delay, hospitals rarely admit to it. Instead, they often downplay the impact of the delay to avoid liability and medical malpractice lawsuits. You may have a medical malpractice …
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When it comes to knowing the law in the State of Illinois, it’s important to have representation that is based there. That’s something which Attorney Howard Ankin considers very important to his practice at Ankin Law since it was founded in 1997. Each state has its own unique laws and regulations that are critical from an attorney to know when representing a client, and Illinois is no exception.  Howard has a detailed knowledge of all of those since he went to law school in the state (UIC) and have been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1993.  It allows…
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Breakdowns in hospital communication cause serious injuries when medical professionals fail to share or act on crucial, patient-specific information during consultations, shift handovers, and interdepartmental transfers. The main reason hospitals rarely admit to communication errors after a patient gets harmed is to avoid legal and financial liability. A lawyer can determine if you have a medical malpractice case if you were injured because of breakdowns in hospital communication. The lawyer can also help you compile enough evidence and build a strong case against the responsible hospital or healthcare provider. Were you seriously injured because of a breakdown in hospital communication?
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For the second time in four months, Ankin Law took part in an event featuring future lawyers at DePaul University. Attorneys Jennifer Kelly and Jake Nabat were on hand to talk with students at the 1L/2L Job Fair on February 12 at the law school’s campus in the Loop. It’s the second event the pair have taken part in at DePaul, as they were involved in the Practice Area Exploration Fair on October 14, 2025. Together, they answered questions about Ankin Law while also offering advice as these future lawyers seek summer jobs. “Be authentic and be excited,” said Kelly, …
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A growing number of sexual assault charges and civil lawsuits are forcing renewed scrutiny of the troubled teen industry, including facilities with direct ties to Chicago and Illinois. In the past year, survivors and attorneys have brought forward claims of systemic abuse in residential behavioral health programs for children and teens, and prosecutors have filed criminal charges in one of the most serious Illinois cases to date. Ankin Law is actively investigating allegations of sexual abuse and institutional misconduct within troubled teen programs and psychiatric facilities in Chicago and throughout Illinois. If you or your child was harmed in a…
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A former substitute teacher who worked in multiple Chicago-area Catholic schools is now facing criminal charges and a civil sexual abuse lawsuit, raising serious questions about screening and oversight within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Brett J. Smith, 43, was fired after church officials learned of his prior history involving child sexual abuse allegations and convictions in other states. He is now charged in Cook County with aggravated criminal sexual abuse related to allegations involving a minor, and a separate civil lawsuit has been filed in Cook County Circuit Court. The lawsuit names Smith, the Archdiocese of Chicago, and school leadership…
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Hospitals try to explain or minimize medical errors in Chicago, IL, by reclassifying the error as a known risk, reducing individual liability by terming it as a system failure, or transferring liability to the patient. They may also blame the patient’s pre-existing conditions or conceal crucial information in complex medical jargon. If you suspect that a hospital is explaining or minimizing a medical error, you should document every detail regarding your treatment and get a second opinion from another medical provider. You should also consult a medical malpractice lawyer with a track record of helping medical malpractice victims pursue their…
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