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
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
Permanent Consequences of Traumatic Knee Injuries
The knee is one of the most frequently injured joints. Traumatic injuries to the knee often occur due to sports. But there are also other causes including falls, assaults and motor vehicle crashes. According to research published in the Journal of Accidents Analysis & Prevention, in the United States, about 30,000 knee injuries occurred in… Read More
$1.125 Million UIM Settlement
Passen Law Group 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 family… Read More
Whistleblowers Incentivize Safer Business Practices
One of the best things about representing individuals and families in actions against corporations is knowing that our efforts have led to safer business policies and practices. For instance, following our eight-figure jury verdict against a chemical sealer manufacturer involving a home explosion, our attorneys consulted with several competitor chemical companies about changing their product design and… 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
Study on Car Crashes Shows Every Hour of Sleep Matters
Car crashes remain one of the leading causes of catastrophic injury and death in the United States. Various studies — as well as plain common sense — tell us that driver fatigue or drowsiness can lead to motor vehicle crashes. A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has quantified the relationship between… 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’s commercial vehicle accident… Read More
$750,000 Settlement for Motorcycle Crash Injuries
Representing motorcycle crash victims always presents unique challenges in overcoming the stigma some people associate with motorcyclists. The defendants, and their lawyers, seek to capitalize off that stigma by blaming the motorcyclist for causing the crash — even when there is no evidence that the motorcyclist did anything wrong. Such was the case in 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
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