At Passen Powell Jenkins, our experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers handle a small number of catastrophic injury cases — involving permanent injury (such as traumatic brain injury, paralysis or disfigurement) or wrongful death. Our top Chicago car accident and truck accident lawyers also handle cases where the injuries are less severe (e.g., fractures, herniated discs… Read More
Fate of Illinois Medical Malpractice Tort Reform Act to be Decided by Supreme Court
As discussed in a previous post, Illinois personal injury lawyers nervously await a ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court, which will decide the fate of the Malpractice Reform Act of 2005 (“Act”). The Act caps jury awards for pain and suffering and other non-liquidated damages in medical malpractice lawsuits at $500,000 against physicians and $1… Read More
Preserving Jury Trials Through Reform in Illinois
Civil juries have been called the “conscience of the community” at the very “heart of democracy.” This is why it is extremely troubling to see the steady decline in numbers of jury trials over the last half-century. Top Chicago personal injury lawyers, along with others in the legal community, have sought to implement reforms to… Read More
Liability for Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers in Illinois
As summer approaches, the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents will begin to rise. As we all know, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can often have catastrophic consequences. Each year, pedestrians, passengers, and drivers of other vehicles are seriously injured or killed by drunk drivers. It becomes critical to speak to a… Read More
Tractor-Trailer Truck Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials
As noted in previous posts, truck accidents often result in catastrophic personal injuries, due to the size and weight of trucks and tractor-trailers. Individuals rear-ended by a tractor-trailer, or sideswiped by an over-the-road truck driver often sustain serious and permanent injuries, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis and wrongful death. Accidents involving trucks… Read More
Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury lawyers represent individuals, and families of those, who sustained a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. The brain injury is considered ”traumatic” if it was caused by some external “trauma” or force, such as in a car accident, as opposed… Read More
Bicycle Accidents – Bike Riding Injuries in Chicago
As summer encroaches in Chicago, many individuals and families are dusting off their bicycles and hitting the paths along the lake front, or riding their bike to work instead of driving or taking the “L.” And as we become more environmentally conscious, and the economy continues to struggle, bicycling makes environmental as well as economic… Read More
No Punitive Damages in Illinois Wrongful Death or Survival Action
In a recent case that brought disappointment, but came as no surprise surprise to experienced Chicago wrongful death and personal injury lawyers, the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District reaffirmed the law in Illinois precluding punitive damages in wrongful death actions. Punitive damages are not permitted in Illinois wrongful death actions (brought by a decedent’s… Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Any successful Chicago Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer representing a Child must develop a firm understanding of the medicine involved and impact a traumatic brain injury can have on children their family. What is Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury, is caused by a sudden… Read More
Chicago Birth Injury Settlement Involving Mentally Disabled Child
Chicago Birth Injury Lawyers took note of a recent medical malpractice settlement on behalf of the mother of a child born mentally disabled and prone to seizures. The mother filed the Chicago birth injury lawsuit against University of Chicago Medical Center, alleging that the hospital failed to deliver her daughter without delay, despite the fetal heart rate… Read More
