Case Results
*Record high verdict for settlement or verdict of wrongful death case in DeKalb County*
Settlement in the amount of $4,850,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident
Male (57) was killed while riding a motorcycle when pickup truck turned left in front of him.
Confidential Settlement in the amount of $2,800,000.00 + reduction in medical reimbursement liens of $268,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male (21) motor vehicle accident, sustained numerous injuries consisting of bilateral leg fractures requiring surgery with plate fixation, orbital fracture requiring surgery and left forearm fractures requiring surgery with plate fixation.
Settlement in the amount of $2,400,000.00 – Medical Malpractice
Infant with tracheotomy was caused to occlude while in a swing due to hospital’s failure to monitor resulting in infant’s death.
Settlement in the amount of $1,800,000.00 – Trucking Accident
Male (30) pedestrian who was standing on the street taking photos was killed when struck by the rear wheel of a truck trailer which was making a right turn.
Settlement in the amount of $1,750,000.00 – Medical Malpractice
Male (48) died when his doctor failed to diagnose and treat empyema, left surviving wife and adult son.
Settlement in the amount of $1,540,000.00 + a full waiver of Workers’ Compensation Lien of $800,000.00 – Construction Accident
Male (32) construction worker fell off scaffold while dismantling it, sustained multiple injuries consisting of skull fracture, bilateral elbow fractures, and right knee fractures, all of which requiring open reduction and fixation surgeries.
Settlement in the amount of $1,500,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male (52) years of age sustained an “open book” pelvic fracture when driver of vehicle lost control and struck group of individuals attending an auto auction.
Settlement in the amount of 1,300,000.00 – Railroad Accident
Male (39) suffered aggravation of a previous back injury requiring a revision discectomy and fusion when his locomotive derailed while on the job.
Settlement in the amount of $1,250,000.00 – Cycling Accident
Male riding a bicycle down LaGrange Road in Orland Park was killed when struck by defendant teenagers driving on the median.
Settlement in the amount of $1,225,000.00 reduced by 25% comparatively to $918,750.00 – Construction Accident
Male (42), construction accident died after falling 50 feet from a fourth floor landing area. Defendants provided improper equipment and inadequate instructions for the job.
Settlement in the amount of $1,200,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male IDOT worker spraying weed killer from back of IDOT vehicle was rear-ended sustaining a torn rotator cuff and meniscal tear.
Settlement in the amount of $1,200,000.00 – Medical Malpractice
Female (34) admitted to hospital relating to suicidal ideation and plan, committed suicide while an in-patient due to improper monitoring.
Settlement in the amount of $1,200,000.00 – Premises Liability
Female (50) sustained bilateral compound fractures/dislocations of her elbows(open reduction and internal fixation), hand and knee bruising from fall due to defendant’s improper repair of hole in vaulted sidewalk.
Settlement in the amount of $900,000.00 – Product Liability
Male (44) maintenance worker at spring factory was adjusting an electronic proximity switch on a taper spring rolling machine manufactured by the defendant when robotic arm which was heated to 1800 degrees started up and pinned him against a conveyor for 5 to 6 minutes. Plaintiff sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
Settlement in the amount of $900,000.00 – Premises Liability
Male (54) janitor stepped backwards into a tire rut while picking up debris, sustained an aggravation to a prior surgical herniated disc and required two additional surgeries.
Settlement in the amount of $800,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident
Male (38) motorcycle rider was struck and killed by a pick-up truck making a left turn in front of him.
Settlement in the amount of $750,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Plaintiff was struck by a vehicle backing into a parking space. Plaintiff sustained multiple leg fractures, requiring surgery and rod insertion.
Settlement in the amount of $680,000.00 – Premises Liability
Female (45) fell while exiting an elevator which failed to properly level at desired floor. Plaintiff sustained injury to the lateral meniscus of the knee requiring surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $650,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male stopped at light when struck head on by defendant vehicle proceeding through intersection; sustained a herniated lumbar disc requiring several surgeries.
Settlement in the amount of $600,000.00 – Construction Accident
Male (35) stumbled on debris left on construction site during an electrical blackout and injured left knee requiring arthroscopic surgery and an ostectomy.
Settlement in the amount of $565,000.00 – Construction Accident
A construction accident in which Plaintiff was injured while driving a scissors lift over an elevated pedestal tile system which collapsed. Plaintiff sustained cervical herniation, requiring surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $550,000.00 (with waiver of worker’s compensation lien) – Construction Accident
Adult male construction worker fell due to missing rung in manhole sustaining a cervical herniation requiring surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $510,000.00 – Construction Accident
Male (54) pipefitter was working in a chemical plant when he slipped on an oily surface while stepping onto an elevated concrete area.
Verdict in the amount of $1,000,693 reduced by 50% for comparative fault to $500,347 - Railroad Accident
Female (51) passenger struck by train grab-bar as she was standing reading a magazine when train pulled away. Sustained herniated cervical disc requiring surgery and aggravation of prior knee condition.
Settlement in the amount of $500,000.00 – Premises Liability
Male shopping in retail store, while he was walking down aisle, boxes of merchandise fell on him causing injury to his cervical back.
Settlement in the amount of $500,000.00 – Premises Fire
Deceased plaintiffs were killed in an apartment fire. Plaintiffs alleged defendants failed to supply automatic door closures which would have prevented the fire from spreading and given the decedents approximately 1 hour to escape the building. Plaintiff also alleged defendant failed to supply working smoke detectors and failed to ensure that smoke detectors were working properly.
Settlement in the amount of $500,000.00 – Premises Fire
Adult female jumped out of window during an apartment fire due to lack of warning, sustaining herniated lumbar disc requiring surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $500,000.00 – Physical Therapy Malpractice
Female (64) undergoing physical therapy fell from a stationary bike which she was on while under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, causing her to re-fracture her knee.
Settlement in the amount of $500,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male (48) broadsided while driving his car, sustained herniated cervical disc requiring a fusion at C4-C5 level.
Settlement in the amount of $500,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident
Male and female on motorcycle which was struck by defendant sustained leg fractures requiring several surgeries.
Settlement in the amount of $490,000.00 – Construction Accident
Male (41) cable installer, fell backwards into hole while unrolling cable in a build out site, sustaining a lumbar herniation requiring a fusion surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $475,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident
Male (60) struck by a volunteer fireman on his way to a fire emergency. The plaintiff sustained closed head injuries and separated shoulder.
Settlement in the amount of $475,000.00 – Product Liability
Male airplane mechanic suffered electrocution injury as a result of incorrect instructions in repair manual.
Settlement in the amount of $470,000.00 – Construction Accident
Plaintiff was injured while coming down from scaffold and stepping on sandbags which were underneath a tarp at the base of the scaffold. The plaintiff sustained a knee injury requiring a knee replacement surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $462,500.00 – Pedestrian Accident
Male (13) years old suffered vertebra fractures, bilateral wrist fractures, right humerus shaft & head fractures, contusions and abrasions when he was struck by defendant’s vehicle while walking on side of roadway.
Settlement in the amount of $400,000.00 – Medical Malpractice
Confidential Settlement
Settlement in the amount of $361,500.00 – Product Liability
A double-sided library cart tipped over onto female (19) college student’s left leg. Plaintiff suffered foot trauma and left tibial plateau fracture requiring open reduction with internal fixation.
Settlement in the amount of $350,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Defendant truck rear-ended co-defendant pushing co-defendant’s vehicle into oncoming traffic, striking plaintiff, male (72) years old. Plaintiff sustained a cervical fracture and developed spinal cord syndrome.
Settlement in the amount of $337,000.00 – Premises Liability
Female patron slipped on ice cubes on the floor of a restaurant.
Settlement in the amount of $325,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Intersection collision. Male plaintiff sustained herniated lumbar disc requiring surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $312,500.00 – Premises Liability
Female drugstore manager sustained a fractured ankle requiring surgery due to a fall in a dark stairwell.
Settlement in the amount of $305,000.00 – Premises Liability
Defendant accidentally fired an air pellet gun in his backyard which struck plaintiff, male (17) years old in the eye, resulting in loss of Plaintiff’s right eye.
Settlement in the amount of $301,000.00 – Premises Liability
Minor male was struck by defective fireworks causing loss of left eye and orbital socket.
Settlement in the amount of $300,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male (65) rear-end motor vehicle accident, sustained concussion and cervical injury causing severe headaches and dizziness.
Settlement in the amount of $300,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male in his early 60’s was struck by a vehicle while driving a scooter. Plaintiff sustained knee and leg fractures, requiring surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $300,000.00 – Product Liability
Plaintiff, male (22) suffered burns to 75% of his body (3rd degree to legs, hands, stomach and neck; 2nd degree to his feet; 1st degree to other parts of his body), allegedly because the home he rented had an open flame heater installed less than 18 inches off the garage floor in violation of BOCA and ANSI standards.
Settlement in the amount of $277,500.00 – Premises Liability
Female (43) years old, clerical worker fell in the Midway Airport parking garage due to an un-level metal expansion plate. Plaintiff fractured her right elbow and wrist.
Settlement in the amount of $275,000.00 – Medical Malpractice
Adult male developed infection due to retained surgical sponge during abdominal surgery requiring him to undergo a second surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $275,000.00 – Civil Rights Violation
Male (16) suffered two gunshot wounds into right shoulder area. Shot by police while being chased during a large gathering of teenagers in a city park.
Settlement in the amount of $250,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male (13) years old struck and killed while crossing street on dark highway.
Settlement in the amount of $250,000.00 plus lien waiver – Construction Accident
Male operating freight elevator experienced three incidents in which the elevator suddenly stopped causing severe pain. Male re-injured a lumbar disk requiring multiple epidural injections and suffers from continued back pain and numbness.
Settlement in the amount of $235,000.00 – Premises Liability
Female tripped and fell over a folded up carpet left outside near a parking spot sustaining fractured ribs, shoulder and a torn rotator cuff requiring surgical procedures.
Settlement in the amount of $229,000.00 plus partial lien waiver – Vehicle Accident
Male (49) passenger in a PACE bus was struck by automobile, sustained left side torn rotator cuff which was surgically repaired.
Settlement in the amount of $200,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Adult male was rear-ended sustaining a herniated lumbar disc (non-surgical).
Settlement in the amount of $200,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Female rear-ended while stopped sustaining a concussion, lumbar and cervical strain.
Settlement in the amount of $185,000.00 – Dog Bite
Adult female sustained facial lacerations when bit by family dog at a family gathering.
Settlement in the amount of $182,000.00 – Product Liability
Male and female couple sustained multiple bruises, cuts and lacerations after falling from a zip line.
Settlement in the amount of $175,500.00 – Premises Liability
Female grocery store customer sustained aggravated pain knee injury requiring orthopedic surgery when she slipped on a cucumber on the floor in the produce aisle.
Settlement in the amount of $175,000.00 – Premises Liability
Female entering a fast food establishment tripped and fell in parking lot on unmarked handicap ramp sustaining a fractured ankle and meniscal tear.
Settlement in the amount of $175,000.00 – Nursing Home Malpractice
Female nursing home resident sustained a fractured hip when nursing home employee failed to properly use a mechanical lift to transfer the resident.
Settlement in the amount of $150,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Male airline employee struck by maintenance driver on tarmac sustaining head lacerations, concussion, and knee injury.
Settlement in the amount of $150,000.00 – Construction Accident
Male bricklayer fractured his wrist after falling from a scaffold.
Settlement in the amount of $148,750.00 – Nursing Home Malpractice
Elderly female resident fell from bed in nursing home sustaining a non-surgical hip fracture.
Settlement in the amount of $140,000.00 – Dog Bite
Female in her late 20’s was knocked down by homeowner's dog when front door opened after Plaintiff had knocked. Plaintiff sustained bite wounds to forearm, requiring surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $140,000.00 – Premises Liability
Female tripped on the base of a clothing rack face which protruded into aisle. Plaintiff sustained an ankle fracture, requiring multiple surgeries.
Settlement in the amount of $140,000.00 – Premises Liability
Plaintiff was helping homeowner repair a roof when unattached ladder on which the Plaintiff was working fell. Plaintiff sustained injuries resulting in a pelvic ring fracture and surgery.
Settlement in the amount of $140,000.00 – Vehicle Accident
Husband and wife were the driver and passenger in a vehicle that was hit by a drunk driver. The drunk driver crossed the double yellow line, striking plaintiff's vehicle head on. Plaintiff sustained multiple contusions, lacerations, and soft tissue injuries.
Settlement in the amount of $120,000.00 – Premises Liability
Female sustained broken wrist after a fall over bunched up rug at store entrance.
Settlement in the amount of $108,000 – Nursing Home Malpractice
Female nursing home resident was allowed to acquire and suffer from bedsores without proper treatment.
