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Truck Accident

$7,600,000

$7,600,000.00 for the surviving spouse of a man who was killed on I-80 when a semi-tractor trailer sideswiped his vehicle, disabling it sideways in the middle lane, and a short time later another passing motorist violently collided with him as he attempted to exit from his disabled vehicle.

Rear-End Collision

$1,303,000

$1,303,000.00 for a woman who was a front-seat passenger in a pick-up truck that was rearended by a semi-tractor trailer and who suffered neck injuries and underwent a neck fusion and the implantation of a spinal cord stimulator.

Right-of-Way Collision

$933,731

$933,730.70 for the two surviving children of a woman who was killed when a passing motorists failed to yield the right of way and t-boned her in rural Illinois.

Traumatic Brain Injury

$872,500

$872,500.00 for a man and his wife from a mild traumatic brain injury and other orthopedic injuries to his left leg when he was caused to fall from a ladder that collapsed on a residential construction site.

Dog Attack

$715,000

$715,000.00 for a man who fell and seriously injured his left knee when a loose dog attacked his dog.

Semi-Truck Collision

$650,000

$650,000.00 for a passenger in a vehicle who suffered a non-displaced clavicle and rotator cuff tear as the result of being struck by a semitrailer attempting a U-turn.

Pedestrian Accident

$575,000

$575,000.00 for an elderly woman who was struck in a pedestrian crosswalk by a passing motorist and suffered lower left leg injuries as she pushed her shopping cart through a grocery store parking lot.

Dog Bite Accident

$505,000

$505,000.00 insurance policy limits for a man who was knocked down by a loose dog and suffered closed head injuries.

ATV Accident

$500,000

$500,000 insurance policy limits for a teenager who sustained scarring and disfigurement to her lower leg when it became trapped between the ATV on which she was a passenger and its exhaust system.

Rear-End Collision

$500,000

$500,000 insurance policy limits for a driver who was rear-ended and required minimally invasive surgery to extract the herniated portion of a disc in his lower back.

 

Motorcycle Accident

$486,294

$486,294.51 judgment obtained in favor of a woman who was injured and required right shoulder surgery because of a semi-driver who failed to check behind her tractor trailer before backing up, struck her, and caused her motorcycle to tip over and trap her between the motorcycle and the pavement.

Slip and Fall Accident

$425,000

$425,000 for a woman who slipped and fell while walking across a parking deck to work re-injuring her shoulder and requiring two successive surgeries to repair the damage.

Red Light Collision

$380,000

$380,000 for a woman who was struck by an elderly motorist who ran a red light and required shoulder surgery.

Fall Injury

$325,000

$325,000 for an elderly who fell in a dimly lit theater, broke her hip, and required surgery.

Slip and Fall Accident

$320,000

$320,000 for woman who slipped, fell down and suffered a tri-malleolar fracture because of a poorly designated and placed downspout that directed freezing water onto a sidewalk outside of her apartment building.

Bicycle Accident

$300,000

$300,000 for a then 17-year old young lady suffered injuries to both shoulders that required surgical repair because she was struck by a motorist who failed to stop behind the designated lane and knocked her off her bicycle.

Fall Injury

$285,000

$285,000 for an elderly woman who fell outside of a gas station and fractured her hip while trying to retrieve ice from the freezer that was located atop a raised curb.

Bicycle Accident

$280,000

$280,000 for a woman who suffered closed head injuries and scarring when she fell from her bicycle on a roadway in a residential construction site due to a cutout and debris that was washed into the street by flooding sprinklers.

Head-On Collision

$275,000

$275,000 insurance policy limits for a woman who was struck head on by another motorist and required multiple surgeries.

Train Accident

$250,000

$250,000 insurance policy limits for the surviving mother and minor brother of an adolescent who was killed when his grandfather disregarded the lowered crossing gates, entered the path of a passing train and was struck.

Red Light Collision

$250,000

$250,000 insurance policy limits for a gentleman who suffered soft-tissue injuries to his shoulder and lower back when another motorist ran a red light.

Head-On Collision

$250,000

$250,000 insurance policy limits for a driver that required shoulder surgery after she was hit head-on by a drunk driver who crossed over the centerline.

Fall Injury

$250,000

$250,000 for a woman who fell down an interior staircase in her apartment building because of dim lighting, a wobbly handrail, and soiled carpeting.

Dog Attack

$231,000

$231,000 for a woman who sustained fractures to her wrist when she was knocked to the ground by a dog that ran away from its owner.

ATV Accident

$185,000

$185,000 for an adult woman who was a passenger on an ATV who sustained fractures to her upper arm when a teenage driver crashed that ATV into a tree.

T-Bone Collision

$130,000

$130,000 for a woman who sustained temporary partial paralysis that affected her ability to smile after being hit by a driver who blew a red light was t-boned.

Pedestrian Accident

$100,000

$100,000 insurance policy limits for a man in a motorized wheelchair that was knocked to the ground by a motorist who hit his chair while crossing the street within a pedestrian crosswalk.

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How do I know if I have a case?

The most basic grounds for a case are that you’re hurt and it’s someone else’s fault, legally. There are multiple legal standards that may apply.

Most cases are accidents. The party responsible doesn’t necessarily have to have hurt you on purpose. Simple negligence, which is just an unreasonable absence of care, can be enough for the victim to have the right to compensation. In other words, you might have a case, even if it was an accident.

Ask us for your personal consultation. We can learn about what happened in your case and explain how the law may apply.

How will the value of my case be determined?

The purpose of a personal injury case is to compensate you fairly for the losses that you have suffered. That includes financial losses, plus the physical and emotional suffering that goes along with injuries. The question to answer is – What has the personal injury cost you, financially and personally?

There are other factors that may impact the value of a case. Comparative negligence may apply, for example. Punitive damages may be awarded, subject to statutory limitations and requirements for pretrial motion and hearing to amend the complaint. The legal strength of the case may also impact its value.

At your consultation, we look at your specific case and explain how the value of your case may be determined.

Will I have to go to court for my personal injury case?

Most Personal Injury cases don’t go to court, but we’re always ready just in case. In fact, aggressively preparing your case can be exactly what’s needed to reach a fair settlement. We’re always ready to pursue your interests as long as necessary for you to get justice.

It’s normal to be nervous about court. Many people ask us if their case will go to court, hoping that the answer is no. Rest assured that you’re hiring us to represent you. We’ll speak for you to the court. If it’s your turn to testify, we’ll make sure that you’re fully prepared and that you know what to expect.

As your legal representative, Michael L. Lichner works to understand your goals for litigation. He’ll discuss the pros and cons of going to court and help you make the right decisions for your case.

What types of damages can I recover in a personal injury lawsuit?

In a personal injury lawsuit, you can recover damages for the losses you have – financially and personally. You’ll have direct financial losses which may include medical bills, physical therapy, lost wages, and damaged property. You can put in a claim for these expenses.

In addition, when you have a personal injury, you suffer in a lot of ways that can’t be measured directly. For example, you will have physical pain. Injuries may cause mental injury and emotional anguish. Your lifestyle may change. These are real losses, too.

How can I have attorney Michael J. Lichner represent me?

If you’re interested in hiring Michael J. Lichner, contact us. Call or message us, and we’ll take it from there. We offer free consultations and no fee unless we win.

We’ll start with a consultation, answer your questions, and explain how representation works. When you pick us as your representation we’ll get right to work!

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