$3 Million Settlement for Pedestrian Struck by a CTA Bus in Front of the United Center in Chicago, Resulting in Traumatic Brain Injury After a week of trial, Passen Powell Jenkins was able to secure a $3 million settlement for a man struck by a CTA bus while attempting to cross the street in front… Read More
Coping with Facial Trauma
Facial trauma injuries (physical trauma to the face) can be devastating, both physically and emotionally. Facial trauma — often caused by motor vehicle crashes, falls, and explosions — can range from minor injuries to severe deformities. Depending on the extent of the damage, facial trauma can lead to long-term pain, permanent disfigurement, and disability. The scars… Read More
Drowsy Driving Just As Dangerous as DUI
The dangers of drinking and driving and well-known. In more recent years, public service announcements have educated people on the hazards of texting and driving. But what may be surprising is that driving while drowsy might be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read More
Should Bicyclists be Required to Stop at Red Lights and Stop Signs?
As people grapple with increased traffic, especially in urban areas like Chicago, there has been a growth in the number of people commuting to and from work via bicycle. The city has improved its infrastructure to allow for more bike lanes and an increasing number of “Divvy” bikes. One question becomes: should all of the rules… Read More
Public Safety Questions in Aftermath of TN School Bus Crash
Earlier this month, a school bus crash in Chattanooga, TN claimed the lives of five elementary school children and seriously injured twenty-three others. The driver of the school bus was evidently speeding when he lost control of the bus and crashed. He was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide. Passen Powell Jenkins’s commercial vehicle accident… Read More
$1.3 Million – CTA Bus Accident
$1.3 Million Jury Verdict for Chicago Passenger who Crushed her Foot in a CTA Bus Accident The case invovled a 59-year-old retired women from Chicago who crushed her foot when the CTA Bus, on which she was a passenger, lost control and struck a tree. Top Chicago Bus Accident Lawyers, Passen Powell Jenkins, secured a… Read More
Electronic Logging Devices to Combat Fatigued Truck Drivers
Most motor vehicle crashes involving commercial trucks and buses result in serious injury or death. According to a recent report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are approximately 4,000 fatal crashes each year involving large trucks or buses. Over-the-road truck drivers travel across the country each day in large tractor-trailers. Their incentive… Read More
Title IX Sexual Assault Cases
One of today’s biggest hot topic issues is that of sexual assault on college campuses. In 2014, almost 100 colleges in the U.S. reported incidents of 10 or more rape cases occurring on campus, with some totaling over 40 incidents at a single school. This year alone (and there are still two full months remaining… Read More
Passen Accepts Award for Distracted Driving Program
Matthew Passen of Passen Powell Jenkins recently completed his year-long term as Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (YLS) comprised of over 9,000 attorney-members in the greater Chicagoland community. During his term, Mr. Passen implemented a new public service program, End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org), to combat the growing epidemic of distracted driving accidents resulting in… Read More
Technology Contibuting to Distracted Driving Accidents
We live in an age of constantly divided attention. Multitasking is a modern mandatory when it comes to getting everything done on our daily to-do lists. From walking and talking to eating on the run (quite literally), our society’s emphasis on effectiveness and productivity has made every minute matter in terms of efficiency. Technology and… Read More
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