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
$19 Million Verdict to Brain Injured Boy
Child suffered traumatic brain injury in an unsupervised parochial school.
Result: $19 Million Jury Verdict
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
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
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
Strokes are a Brain Injury that can Have Devastating Effects
A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. Just like a traumatic brain injury, a stroke can have severe and lasting consequences if not timely diagnosed and treated. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explains that there are six different types of stroke:… Read More
Dealing With Tinnitus — a Hidden Effect of Head & Neck Injuries
Over the years, we’ve helped many clients with head and neck trauma caused by motor vehicle accidents and falls. Some injuries like burns, fractures, and stiffness were easily diagnosed. But there’s another, less noticeable consequence that can be just as distressing. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a non-auditory noise resulting from damage to the inner… Read More
Legionnaire’s Disease at VA Prompts Increase in IL Court of Claims Damages Cap to $2 Million
Ever since the 1970’s, civil damage awards against the State of Illinois were limited by the Court of Claims Act to $100,000. See 705 ILCS 505/8 (2009). That $100,000 damage cap figure is tied for lowest in the country. Since July 2015, thirteen residents at the Quincy Veterans Home have died while under the care… Read More
Happy Brain Injury Awareness Day
Today is national Brain Injury Awareness Day. Traditionally led by the Brain Injury Association of America (www.biausa.org), the organization in conjunction with the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force hosts a schedule of programming on Capitol Hill dedicated to engaging public awareness about issues relating to brain injury, including the incidence of brain injury and the… Read More
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