Category: Personal Injury

If you have suffered a serious injury, you may be wondering, “how is the statute of limitations affected by catastrophic injuries?” The statute of limitations for a catastrophic injury begins from the time that the injured person discovers the injury. In a personal injury claim, the statute of limitations is two years from the time that the injury was suffered. However, catastrophic injuries can have some profound differences from a normal personal injury claim. Exceptions can be made to accommodate these differences.

Catastrophic injuries often have a life-changing impact on victims. Brain and spinal injuries are considered catastrophic injuries, as depending on the severity of the injury,

Thousands of Chicago residents visit the emergency room every year as a result of injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents that occur on improperly

The attractive nuisance doctrine is a specific doctrine in Illinois and other jurisdictions that enables individuals to hold property owners liable for injuries to children

Uninsured and Underinsured motorist insurance provides coverage for pedestrians who are injured in hit-and-run accidents. The settlement provided by the insurance company is intended to

Broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, bruises, soft tissue injuries, and soft tissue damage are some of the more common slip and fall injuries.

If you were recently injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, you need to begin preparing your case immediately.  Early preparation increases your chances of obtaining proper compensation for your injuries.  The slip and fall attorneys at Ankin Law can guide you through the personal injury claim process and the steps to take after a slip and fall accident.

Mishaps on airlines can result in severe emotional distress for passengers, even when they don’t suffer physical injuries. When passengers fear for their lives due

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and want to recover damages, you must prove the four elements of a slip and fall accident claim. A slip and fall attorney with Ankin Law can help you understand the elements and how to prove them. 

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but there are some locations that are riskier than others. Many slip and fall accidents happen while visiting a property that is owned and controlled by someone else, like a store, parking lot, another person’s private residence, a restaurant, or on government property. If a property owner’s negligence caused you to suffer a slip and fall injury, the premises liability attorneys at Ankin Law can help to hold liable parties accountable.