September News From Ankin Law

The right team. How Ankin Law turned a 38K offer into a 1.26M jury verdict

"This wasn’t the work
of one lawyer; it was
a coordinated effort involving the entire
Ankin Law Office."

- Attorney Howard Ankin

At Ankin Law, injury law is made personal.
This was never more evident than in a recent case involving a bus driver rear-ended while stopped at a railroad crossing.

The final offer before trial? A shockingly low $38,000. But our client had suffered serious neck and back injuries, endured multiple surgeries, lost wages, and faced long-term pain and suffering. That offer didn’t just undervalue the case – it was upsetting to our client. That’s when the full force of Ankin Law went to work.

We thoroughly prepared the case and took it to trial. The result? A 1.26M jury verdict. This outcome was no accident. It required a skilled team of expert witnesses, carefully prepared focus groups, in-depth legal research, and compelling professional exhibits. We rehearsed every argument, anticipated every counterpoint, and delivered a presentation that left no room for doubt. This wasn’t the work of one lawyer; it was a coordinated effort involving the entire Ankin Law office.

We believe every client deserves more than just representation. They deserve advocacy, empathy, and results. This case proves what’s possible when a law office treats a case not as a file, but as a person’s future. When the stakes are high and the fight is tough, the right law office doesn’t just settle – it wins. That’s Ankin Law.

- Howard

A winning team

What began as an insultingly low 38K insurance settlement offer five years ago ended in a McHenry County courthouse recently when the jury found for our client and awarded 1.26M. In this video, Attorneys Howard Ankin, Matt Friedman, and Geoff Jacobs discuss the work that went into the case and some of the people involved in the win from our office.

Watch Howard Matt and Geoff

Veteran Ankin Law Partner Telly Liapis looks back on the firm's growth

When Attorney Telly Liapis took the job at Ankin Law, everyone was shoulder to shoulder in a small office on LaSalle Street. "It was very crammed and very loud, but we all knew what was going on with our cases," said Telly.

In this Spotlight interview, Telly looks back on his time growing up in the northern suburbs, how his mom and dad pushed him to go to college rather than work in the family restaurant business, his career change from corporate to plaintiff law, and how the firm has grown and embraced technology.

Watch Telly Liapis

A path to a new career can sometimes come with a great performance by a pitcher, a late arrival at work, and an idea for the simplest of clothing items. All of those were factors for Joe Johnson of Chicago to start the “Obvious Shirts” company – and now his designs have literally gone major league. Find out how his idea has spread to the Cubs, major league baseball, and a friendship with a late legend in this edition of “Chicagoans You Should Know."

Watch Joe Johnson

Ozempic and Wegovy GLP-1 Drugs

Ankin Law is actively seeking individuals who have been injured after having been prescribed and taking GLP-1 drugs for weight-loss and manufactured by Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly. Including, Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Rybelsus®, Saxenda®, Trulicity®, Victoza®, or Zepbound®

Thousands of people who took Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs made by Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly have reported severe stomach, digestive, and vision issues — and in some cases, permanent injuries. In addition, current lawsuits allege that Novo Nordisk and its competitors failed to warn consumers about the potential risks of using these drugs.

Reported Issues experienced by plaintiffs:

Severe Stomach or Digestive Issues

Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis): This is the most widely cited claim. In gastroparesis, the stomach muscles slow down or stop working, leading to chronic vomiting, nausea, bloating, and malnutrition.
Intestinal blockages (ileus): This condition occurs when the intestines fail to function correctly, resulting in severe pain and blockages. The FDA added ileus on Ozempic's label in 2023.
Necrotizing pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation)
Gallbladder removal after taking the drug (prior to March, 2022)

Vision Injuries

Sudden blindness or severe vision loss caused by non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
Optic or retinal stroke
Optic nerve damage or ischemia
Wet macular degeneration
(Not including floaters, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, or glaucoma.)

If you were prescribed and took a brand-name GLP-1 drug, not a compounded or “generic” version,
and have experienced any of the above issues, contact Ankin Law for information to see if you qualify. Call 312.600.0000

For more information on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy click here.

Ankin Law airs new TV commercials

A TV production crew filmed Howard recently in Daley Plaza, on Dearborn Street, and in our office. The "Here for you" campaign is based on real situations when Howard's phone rings and he takes the call to speak
to a client — while working in a meeting, in a car, or even filming a commercial (he really does use our brand music for his ringtone).

The campaign was created to remind viewers that Howard is more than the face of a brand or the owner of a law firm. He works with our attorneys to mediate cases, prep for trial, and speaks to many clients directly. Here is a peek behind the scenes of the shoot, followed by the commercials.

Watch Howard

Do you have a case? We're here to help. Call Ankin Law at 312.600.0000 for a Free Consultation.