Back injuries — specifically, lumbar and cervical disc injuries — are some of the most common injuries caused by trauma in motor vehicle crashes, falls, and other accidents. In our cases, we are routinely faced with defense lawyers and insurers who try to argue that these injuries to our clients are “degenerative,” and therefore unrelated… Read More
$1.6 Million – Automobile Accident
$1.6 million settlement for a 55-year-old woman that sustained a left hip fracture and right tibial plateau fracture from an automobile accident.
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
PTSD Following Traumatic Injuries
Many people are aware that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur after serving in combat or following an assault. But PTSD can also develop after suffering a traumatic injury in an accident, such as a car crash or explosion. We also commonly see clients who have developed PTSD following sexual abuse or assault. What is… Read More
Distracted Driving Accidents
It may only take a few seconds to check your phone for a text message or open an email. But looking away from the road even momentarily can lead to a catastrophic accident. And the research backs this up. Recent statistics show that approximately one-quarter of all car accidents involve cell phone use — that’s… 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
Motor Vehicle Accidents Leading to Amputations
According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, almost two million people are living with a limb amputation in the United States. The loss of a limb can create a lifetime of complications, decrease functioning, and cause emotional distress. In some cases, it may permanently change certain aspects of a person’s life. But the loss… Read More
$1.125 Million UIM Settlement
Passen & Powell represented the estate of a man who was a pedestrian struck and killed by a car driven by a woman with inadequate insurance. Fortunately, our client had substantial Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage on his auto insurance policy. UM/UIM coverage allows you — in the event you or your… Read More
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