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Personal Injury Results

AUTO ACCIDENT REAR-ENDER

The client was driving in Springfield when another driver was not paying attention and hit our client from the rear, pushing him into another vehicle. Our client had mostly chiropractic care. We were able to get him a great settlement that paid all of his bills.

AUTO ACCIDENT 40,000 SETTLEMENT & $13,000 WORK COMP SETTLEMENT

The client was injured while driving a work vehicle. He was taking a left-hand turn when the driver behind him was on her cellphone and distracted. The other driver hit our client from behind and caused the vehicle to roll over. There were two claims to make for this client: one against the at-fault driver and the second for workers compensation.

BICYCLE ACCIDENT

Our client was injured while riding her bicycle in McLean County. Not only did we get her bills paid, but we were also able to get the insurance company to pay for her bike. She was a very happy client.

AUTO ACCIDENT $25,000 SETTLEMENT

McLean County auto accident where the other driver ran a stop sign and hit the front passenger side of our client’s Chevrolet, causing her injury. We made sure all of her bills were paid and she received compensation for her pain and suffering.

HOTEL FALL FIVE-FIGURE SETTLEMENT

Our client fell down the stairs at a Peoria area hotel. The hotel was replacing the carpet and the contractor did not block off the stairs. Our client stepped on glue and fell, severely injuring her tailbone.

AUTO ACCIDENT DRIVER RAN STOP LIGHT

Other driver ran a stop-light in McLean County. The insurance company initially blamed our client, who initially signed up with another lawyer. That law firm dumped our client. He came to us and was happy he did. We investigated the claim and filed a lawsuit. We took 3 depositions and the insurance company changed their position and offered thousands to settle the claim. Another very happy client.

AUTO ACCIDENT PEORIA CITY BUS HITS CLIENT

This Peoria County case involved a city bus driver who took too wide of a turn and his our client. We drafted a lawsuit but were ultimately able to settle the case. We went to the client’s home who had no means for transportation. We are willing to go the extra mile to help a client. If that means making house calls, we do it. This client had been told “No” before on this claim. We were able to get her to a settlement and her bills PAID!!

AUTO ACCIDENT REAR-ENDER

Peoria area auto accident with lower medical bills. The initial offer was very low. We worked the case up and were able to get it settled.

AUTO ACCIDENT PEKIN – FIVE FIGURE SETTLEMENT

Two clients were hurt in Pekin due to the carelessness of another driver. The insurance company did not want to pay their bills. Our clients received only a chiropractic case. We were able to work out a settlement that paid all of their bills, their legal fees and for their pain and suffering.

GROCERY STORE FALL – PEKIN – CASE SETTLED

Our client stepped in chicken grease that was allowed to stay on the floor at the check-out of a Pekin area grocery store. The client was referred over to us. Good thing she was since we were able to get her bills paid and the claim settled.

$300,000 DEFECTIVE HIP IMPLANT

Our client received a defective hip implant and required a second surgery and new hardware. The client had to endure everything TWICE. From pain and suffering to lost wages, her life was put on hold due to the defective product.

$250,000 PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CAR

Our client was riding her bike in Bloomington. A careless driver didn’t see her in the crosswalk and hit her. She had to go through two surgeries. We were able to get a policy limits settlement for our client to cover her medical bills, pain and suffering.

$20,000 CASINO SETTLEMENT

Casino allowed a customer to become drunk by serving him several drinks, even after employees knew he was drunk and told him to leave. The drunken casino customer was allowed to leave and drive away, driving his car the wrong way and running our client off the road. Our client’s injuries could have been much worse.

$100,000 SETTLEMENT

Our client was involved in a rear-end accident sustained a broken finger.

LAB MISTAKE

Our client saw her OBGYN for her yearly exam. Samples were sent to a lab for screening. The lab mixed the samples up and reported to the OBGYN the wrong results. The physician told the client she had cancer, when in fact she did not. A medical procedure was done, partially based on these results. When the mistake was found, the client was deeply disturbed and angry. We demanded and obtained a settlement from the lab.

FALL AT CASINO’S HOTEL

Our client was walking out the front of a casino’s hotel when she slipped and fell. The shuttle driver came to her aid and admitted that the cleaning staff had used too much of a cleaning agent and had not put up signs. We helped the Client settle her claims, receiving compensation for her medical bills, pain, suffering and lost wages.

AUTO ACCIDENT REAR-ENDER

Our client was driving in Peoria when she was rear-ended by a careless driver. We made sure the insurance company paid for her damage to her car, her lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. The client received soft-tissue injuries and treated with a local chiropractor.

ANESTHESIOLOGIST ERROR, PEORIA

Our client was at a local hospital for heart-related issues. When the anesthesiologist administered the medication for the procedure, she did so in the wrong order and dosage. This caused a serious injury to our client. The client received an outstanding settlement after being turned away by several firms including a Chicago-area firm.

CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT, BURN VICTIM

Our client received serious burns when she was handed a hot cup of coffee without the lid properly secured at a famous fast-food establishment. Confidential settlement secured.

CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Our client suffered emotional distress when the anesthesiologist administered medication in the wrong order resulting in the client being temporarily awake during a procedure. Via confidential settlement, the client was substantially compensated for his injuries.

POLICY LIMITS SETTLEMENT, MOTORCYCLE WRECK

Our client suffered serious injuries after being hit by an automobile while riding his motorcycle. After facing months of tough negotiation and being presented with a detailed settlement packet prepared by our office, the insurance company of at-fault driver paid our client the full amount of money available: policy limits on their client’s policy.

POLICY LIMITS SETTLEMENT, CAR WRECK

Our client, a passenger in a truck, received serious burns on hands and back as a result of a truck fire caused by the carelessness of the driver. After months of tough negotiation and being presented with a detailed settlement packet prepared by our office, insurance company of at-fault driver paid our client the full amount of money available: policy limits on their client’s policy.

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