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
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$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
Alarming Numbers for Car Accident Fatalities
According recent government data, since January of 2000 there have been more fatalities due to car accidents that in both World Wars combined. Just during the years 2006 to 2012, there were 190,455 reported fatalities due to car accidents. These are outrageous numbers and we need to due more to protect drivers on our roads…. Read More
Preventable Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Some of the most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents we see are collisions between passenger vehicles and semi-trailers or big rigs. These trucks weigh much more than passenger cars, so when there is a crash, occupants of the smaller vehicle tend to suffer disproportionately. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2017 fatality statistics,… Read More
Understaffing in Nursing Homes
Nursing Home care is only as good as the individuals that are hired to provide the care. Caring for people with various medical conditions like dementia, immobility or incontinence, is a very difficult and demanding job. Without the time to devote to each individual, it is impossible for nurses and nursing assistants to adequately do… Read More
Inclined Sleepers — the Consequences of Design Defects
On April 12, 2019, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that Fisher-Price recalled all 4.7 million of its Rock ‘n Play sleepers from stores after more than 30 infant fatalities were reported relating to use of the product. Specifically, the children were reported to have rolled from their back to their stomach or side… Read More
$1 Million Confidential Settlement – Woman Sexually Assaulted by Doctor
Matt Passen and Jordan Powell reached a $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of a woman who was sexually assaulted by her treating physician during a routine gynecological examination. The undisclosed physician touched her inappropriately and made other inappropriate comments of a sexual nature during the exam. The settlement was paid by a confidential healthcare facility.
Motorcycle Accidents — Spinal Cord Injuries & TBI
Over the years, we’ve represented hundreds of victims of motor vehicle accidents. We’ve seen that while any wreck can cause serious injury, motorcycle accidents typically result in severe, permanent injuries. Not only do motorcyclists have less protection than drivers and passengers in cars resulting in more direct trauma, but riders can also more easily be… Read More
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