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
Sentencia de 19 millones de dólares para un niño con lesión cerebral
El niño sufrió un traumatismo craneoencefálico en una escuela parroquial sin supervisión.
Result: $19 Million Jury Verdict
Trastorno de estrés postraumático tras lesiones cerebrales traumáticas
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
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
$3 Millones - Peatón / Accidente de Autobús CTA
$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 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
Acuerdo de 2,25 millones de dólares por síndrome postconmocional tras accidente de tráfico
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
2,25 millones de dólares - Persecución policial en Chicago
$2.25 Million for Estate of 14-Year-Old Traumatic Brain Injury and Wrongful Death Victim who was Struck by Chicago Police Vehicle During Police Chase The case involved a Wrongful Death action on behalf of the estate of a 14-year-old child struck while crossing 71st Street by a Chicago Police Department vehicle, which was traveling in the… Read More
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