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Client Facing 108 Years in Prison Has 17 Felony Charges Dismissed Thanks to Strategic Defense by Patel Law, P.C.
When someone is charged with a crime as serious as Class X Felony Distribution of Child Pornography, the consequences can be life-ending. In this recent case, our client faced 18 separate Class X charges — each carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 6 years in prison. If convicted on all counts, he would have been… Read More »
Family of MIT Cyclist Sues Trucking Company, Driver for Wrongful Death
The grieving family of a Cambridge cyclist who was killed in a collision with a truck last June has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver and his employer for more than $30 million alleging negligence and wrongful death. The lawsuit, which was filed in Middlesex Superior Court, names Charles P. Blouin… Read More »
Nursing Home Resident Awarded $3.5 Million After Amputation of Right Leg
A Smithton, Illinois nursing home resident recently won a lawsuit in Saint Clair County after losing her right lower leg. In 2022, the 64-year-old lived at Bria of Smithton, a skilled care nursing facility. During her time there, she developed an infection in her right large toe. According to her lawsuit, she alleged the… Read More »
Tracy Morgan Secures $90 Million Settlement After Truck Accident with Walmart Vehicle
Tracy Morgan, renowned stand-up comedian and television actor, was recently involved in a truck accident with a Walmart vehicle which left him critically injured and took the life of his long-time friend Jimmy McNair. According to the lawsuit, the crash was caused by the truck driver who had reportedly been awake for more than… Read More »
Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit After Resident Falls Down Concrete Stairs in Wheelchair
An Iowa nursing home is facing a lawsuit filed by a resident who fell down a flight of concrete stairs while she was seated in a wheelchair. The plaintiff, of Battle Creek, is suing Odebolt specialty care and its owners, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, for negligence and breach of contract. According to… Read More »
Archer Daniels Midland Sued by Man Severely Injured in Explosion
An Illinois man injured in a 2023 explosion at Archer Daniels Midland’s facility in Decatur, Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that the company’s actions “displayed actual intent to harm its employees,” according to a complaint filed in county court on Oct. 15. According to the lawsuit, ADM had a system… Read More »
Woman Files Premises Liability Lawsuit Against Menards After Door Falls on Her
A federal judge in Illinois recently ruled that a customer, who claims she was injured when a display door fell on her while shopping at Menards, has provided sufficient evidence for a jury to consider whether the company can be held liable in a premises liability lawsuit. The decision was reached by U.S. District… Read More »
Woman Files Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Bar After Being Shot on Premises
An Illinois woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Joliet bar after she was shot in the shoulder inside Terrace Inn Lounge on Gardner Street. According to the plaintiff’s lawsuit, on May 29, 2023, the Terrace Inn sold liquor to an allegedly intoxicated person at the defendant’s premises. The plaintiff contends that… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois?
If you’ve recently been injured in a slip and fall accident or a car accident, you might be concerned about how much time you have to file your personal injury lawsuit. Every state has a statute of limitations that limits how long you have to file a claim. In Illinois, the statute of limitations… Read More »
Understanding Illinois Comparative Negligence Rule for Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you’ve been recently injured in a car accident or a slip and fall accident, are you still allowed to file suit even if you’re partially at fault? Yes, you may still have a case, even if you are partly to blame for the accident. You just need to prove that you were less… Read More »