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
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$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
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the CDC, traumatic brain injuries [“TBI”] result in nearly 3 million emergency room visits each year. From experience, we know that hospitalizations are just one piece to the complex puzzle of a brain injury. Emotional injuries following a TBI are, unfortunately, very common. One of the most devastating of these emotional injuries is… Read More
$2.25 Million Settlement for Post-Concussion Syndrome Following Motor Vehicle Crash
A mother (52 years old) and son (22 years old) who suffered from post-concussion syndrome after a rear-end collision has settled their case against the negligent driver and Chicago waste removal company for $2.25 million. The family was represented by Chicago-based personal injury law firm, Passen & Powell. In May 2013, the mother and son… Read More
Rise in Vaping-Related Injuries and Deaths Prompts Lawsuits
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were initially marketed as a safe alternative to smoking. We are now learning that was a lie. While the long-term health effects of e-cigarette use (“vaping”) is unclear, there are an increasing number of cases to suggest that vaping causes a whole host of life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary and gastrointestinal problems, “popcorn… Read More
Electric Scooter Injuries
On June 15, 2019, the city of Chicago kicked off a pilot program that made 2,500 electric scooters available to riders across a 50-mile test zone. The scooters, which were provided by ten different companies including Lyft and Jump (owned by Uber), are unlocked with a code sent via mobile app, taken from point A… Read More
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