When this case was referred to Passen & Powell from another law firm, there were serious questions about the nature of back injuries to our client, a woman with longstanding degenerative scoliosis of her spine, in the subsequent motor vehicle crash in which she was rear-ended by a negligent driver. Our attorneys went to work… Read More
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$3 Million Settlement for Leg Injury During Motorcycle Training Class
Passen & Powell and our client, a 39-year-old woman, are thrilled to report a $3 million settlement against a premises owner and operator of a Basic Motorcycle Training Class for devastating leg injuries she suffered when she fell off her motorcycle while riding during the class. When this case was referred to Passen & Powell… Read More
$2.5 Million Settlement for Delayed Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Resulting in Death
When a 75-year-old man arrived by ambulance at a suburban hospital’s ER with complaints of acute-onset back pain radiating into the groin, and when a pulsating abdominal mass was felt by the resident ER physician, a diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm — a potentially life-threatening condition involving a weakening of the wall of the aorta… Read More
Liability for Ridesharing Car Accidents
Over the last decade popularity of ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, has steadily increased. Perhaps not surprisingly, so too has the increase in ridesharing motor vehicle accidents. Indeed, economists at the University of Chicago found that motor vehicle accident deaths had increased approximately 3 percent since the introduction of ridesharing services. It’s likely… Read More
Car Crash Deaths Increase Dramatically in Past Year
As states across the country have eased Covid lockdowns and people are returning to the “new normal” of living during a pandemic, the roadways have surprisingly become more dangerous. According to recent data on motor vehicle traffic fatalities from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 20,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes… Read More
$24.6 Million Settlement for Family Injured in Trucking Accident
The family of a teenage boy who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after being rear-ended by a tractor-trailer has settled their personal injury lawsuit against the negligent truck driver and trucking company for just under $24.6 million, the full extent of available insurance coverage. The family was represented by Matthew Passen, Stephen Passen, and Jordan… Read More
Corporate Liability for COVID-19 Injuries and Deaths in Illinois
As the “new normal” of living in a global pandemic takes hold, we are seeing a host of legal questions become triggered. One large set of concerns relates to protecting the health of workers, consumers, patients and nursing home residents from the life-threatening coronavirus/COVID-19. Another set of concerns relates to protecting small businesses who are… Read More
Cognitive Biases Can Result in Medical Malpractice
Most physician errors are not intentional, but intent is not required in a medical malpractice case. The standard is whether a physician acts reasonably careful under the circumstances. This means that a physician can still be negligent even with the best of intentions. It is important to remember that physicians are human beings. As such,… Read More
$1 Million Pre-Suit Settlement for a Woman Struck by a Panda Express Vehicle
A 77-year-old female pedestrian who was struck by a Panda Express delivery vehicle and suffered predominantly a hip fracture has settled her claim against Panda Express for $1,000,000 without ever filing suit. She was represented by the Chicago-based personal injury law firm, Passen & Powell. On February 1, 2019, Rosemary Haraldsson was walking from her parked… Read More
Decades of Sexual Abuse and Potential Cover-Ups Involving Chicago-Area Hockey Coach
A recent investigatory article from The Atlantic alleging a decades-long history of sexual abuse committed by a prominent youth hockey coach is sending shockwaves through the Chicagoland hockey community. The article profiles several male hockey players who allege that for over three decades, Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas sexually assaulted and abused them during their playing careers… Read More
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