Howard Ankin

Oxbryta Side Effects: Should You Contact a Lawyer?

If you’ve taken Oxbryta (voxelotor), or your loved one is on this medication, and you’ve experienced serious health complications, contacting a lawyer should be your next step. Oxbryta side effects can result in the inability to work and costly medical care in the long term. The risks include developing vaso-occlusive crisis (sickle cell crisis), heart attack, stroke, and organ failure.

When Our Client Was Accused of Lying, Ankin Law Fought Back

When our client was accused of lying, Ankin Law fought back One of the things we pride ourselves on at Ankin Law, a Chicago personal injury law firm, is having our client’s back when others don’t. Attorney Geoff Jacobs did when our client was accused by a major organization of not telling the truth when it came

Convertible Crib Deemed Unsafe for Use

February 17th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has urged consumers to stop using Hermixa 6-in-1 Convertible Cribs. These cribs have multiple safety hazards that make the cribs unsafe for consumer use.
Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Howard Meets with Future Lawyers at a UIC Event

One of the goals of Ankin Law, a Chicago personal injury law firm, is to find ways to help those who wish to become lawyers in the future. As part of that effort, Attorney Howard Ankin held an event for University of Illinois-Chicago Law School students on February 5th at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. Held during the

Does Depo-Provera Cause Cancer?

If you're one of the millions of women who've used the birth control shot, and you’re wondering, “Does Depo-Provera cause cancer?” you have every right to be concerned. The same drug Pfizer told you was "safe and effective" has been under the microscope for decades over concerns that the injections increase the risk of some types of cancer, but evidence

Oxbryta Recall: Can You File a Lawsuit?

On September 26, 2024, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) alerted patients, caregivers, and health care professionals that Pfizer issued a voluntary recall of Oxbryta. This decision was based on postmarketing clinical trial data indicating that the risks of Oxbryta outweigh its benefits for sickle cell patients.

Rhoda Rosen: A Chicagoan You Should Know

An organization in Chicago is doing what it can do to end homelessness in a unique way. Red Line Service is using art to reach out to those who are unhoused in the city, with Executive Director Rhoda Rosen leading that effort. Through various projects and partnerships, the organization is taking steps to aid those

Ankin Law Supports National Girls and Women in Sports Day

At Ankin Law, we’re proud to be a supporter of women’s athletics, so National Girls and Women in Sports Day means a lot to us. February 5 is designated as a day to support those girls and women who are taking part in athletics and blazing the trail for future generations. That includes the Chicago Sky, whom