Insurance companies in Chicago, IL, don’t explain to you that their goal is to settle your claim for as little as possible and that a recorded statement can be used against you. They won’t tell you that seeking immediate medical attention and hiring a lawyer can help you secure a higher settlement. They won’t say they will employ various delay tactics to frustrate you into accepting a low settlement or giving up the claim altogether. They won’t also tell you that pain, suffering, and long-term damage don’t just come with an injury claim, they must be proven. Knowing what insurance…
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When a labor foreman for the City of Chicago was injured at work she turned to Ankin Law attorney, Sarah Kirchner for help. Sarah did not let her down. As the City of Chicago was not willing to grant the woman what she needed to get back to healthy, the case went to arbitration. Sarah was able to get the compensation the worker deserved in the form of:

• Payment for any outstanding medical services.
• Temporary Total Disability benefits of $944.23/week for 94 weeks.
• Approval and payment for neck surgery and all necessary post-operative care.

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Non-consensual sexual exploitation using AI-generated deepfakes is already happening. When AI tools like Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, a generative AI product developed by xAI, are used to sexualize real people without consent, the harm is immediate, personal, and legally actionable under existing Illinois law. If AI-generated sexual content depicting you has been created or distributed without your consent, call Ankin Law at 312-600-0000 to discuss what legal options may be available. How Non-Consensual Sexual Exploitation Works in the AI Era Non-consensual sexual exploitation occurs when someone’s likeness, face, or identity is used in sexualized content without permission. AI …
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On a day to honor those who forecast our weather in the “Windy City,” Ankin Law salutes someone we’ve been working with over the past year.  Meteorologist Cheryl Scott of ABC 7 is one of those being recognized on National Weatherperson’s Day on February 5.  She’s been in the Chicago market since September of 2011 and has been with Channel 7 since December 2014.  In 2025, Ankin Law began a partnership with ABC 7 that includes sponsorship of the seven-day forecast on the station’s 5 p.m. news.  Along with that, Scott has appeared in a few commercials with Attorney Howard …
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For the first time in 2026, Ankin Law has joined WGN-TV to bestow an honor upon a worthy Chicagoland educator. Congratulations are in order for Mrs. Jodie Busse, a teacher at Indian Prairie Elementary School in Crystal Lake, who was named the January recipient of the “Teacher of the Month Award.” This is given monthly to an outstanding person who works at a school in Chicagoland by the law firm and television station. Nominated by a student in her class, Busse is the fifth teacher to be honored during the 2025-2026 academic year. A 25-year veteran of the education profession,…
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Ankin Law is proud to welcome a new workers’ compensation attorney to our roster in 2026. Isaiah Harlan is a first-generation lawyer and is the first of his Galesburg, Illinois family to graduate from college. He did so at Bradley University, majoring in both political science and organizational communication, and it was there he found a desire to pursue his professional career. Always interested in helping people, Isaiah decided to do so through the legal field, attending and graduating with a Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University School of Law.  After starting in corporate law and corporate litigation, he made the…
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The mantra that Rob Ehsan uses with his basketball program fits perfectly with the reputation of the city he coaches in.  “Be Legendary” is what the leader of the UIC Flames men’s basketball program has asked of himself and his players since he arrived at the school in 2024.  Ehsan is using this to carve out his place in one of America’s meccas for the sport, one he learned about watching Michael Jordan make history a generation ago.  But during his coast-to-coast journey in basketball, he’s learned that being a legend is more than the final tally on a scoreboard. …
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Expert legal work at Ankin Law that went into Chloe’s workers’ compensation case when she injured her back on the job in the spring of 2025. Yet in the end, it was basic human decency that stood out to her about her lawyer.

“He’s kind, he’s patient, and he listens,” said Chloe of Attorney Phil Risley, who handled the case.

She came to Ankin Law when her employer started disputing her work injuries, finding the firm through an online search. When assigned the case, Phil, along with Legal Assistant Jocelyn Perez, immediately went to work to get Chloe medical treatment. 

Later,…
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Forty-three nursing homes and care facilities across central Illinois received fines from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) after violating state and federal laws. When state health inspectors document violations serious enough to warrant fines, particularly those linked to resident deaths or injuries, families have legal options.  If your loved one suffered harm at a facility cited for violations, Ankin Law’s nursing home neglect lawyers can help you understand your rights. Call 312-600-0000 for a free consultation. Understanding Illinois Department of Public Health Violation Reports The violations documented in the second quarter report stemmed from breaches of the…
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Once again, Attorney Howard Ankin was on the airwaves in Chicago offering advice to motorists on 97.1 The Drive.

In his most recent appearance on “The Sherman and Tingle Show,” he offered some insights on a “pet peeve” that the hosts have during the winter: Drivers who fail to clear their cars of snow and ice.

Sherman and Tingle asked Howard who would be responsible if ice would fly off a truck and damage another car during an appearance on 97.1 The Drive back in December.

As usual, he was able to provide an answer, since Ankin Law has represented…
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You can’t be a law firm in the city you practice in without taking on some of the personality of its people.

In Chicago, that’s approaching life with a blue-collar mentality with the toughness and grit to get through the most difficult of situations.

We like to think we’ve done so at Ankin Law in the Personal Injury practice since our founding in 1997 by Attorney Howard Ankin. Since then, our main office has been headquartered in Chicago, serving those who’ve been injured in the Chicagoland area.

That’s especially true for those who grew up in our area, like Attorney …
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While Chicagoans are used to the cold, the temperatures this weekend made it dangerous to be outside.

Ankin Law realized this and provided help to those who need it the most in our community.

Led by Attorney Howard Ankin, we donated to the efforts of Pastor Kenyatta Smith and Another Chance Church on January 23 as they provided emergency assistance to Chicagoans. 

We provided winter hats and scarves to the church, which were then distributed with food and other goods to those in need in the cold. The initiative was announced at a news conference at Another Chance Church at…
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January 22nd, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – The NHTSA has recalled approximately 3,714 Allwin Powersports LS2 Rebellion model motorcycle helmets over head injury risk. This recall was issued after routine testing by the NHTSA discovered a noncompliance issue regarding impact resistance on the right side of the helmet.

Why Were These Motorcycle Helmets Recalled?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued this recall after routine compliance testing revealed that the right side of the helmet failed to meet federal impact resistance standards. Motorcycle helmets sold in the United States must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218,…
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