Vehicle rear-ended by a truck
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin // In Circuit Court
A $3 million settlement stemming from a 1997 Arlington Heights auto accident was approved Wednesday by Cook County Circuit Judge Susan G. Fleming.
Javaid Malik was traveling westbound on West Higgins Road, when the vehicle in which he was a passenger was rear-ended by a Jack Gray Transport truck. As a result of the accident, Malik underwent double-level cervical fusion surgery, which aggravated his preexisting condition of degenerative disk disease, said plaintiff attorney Christopher M. Norem. Javaid Avan Malik, et al. v. Jack Gray Transport Inc., et al., No. 97 L 0867.
The defense was represented by Martin D. Synder, an attor- ney in Williams, Montgomery & John.
—————————————————————
CHICAGOLAWBULLETIN.COM // In the News
Volume 147, No. 97 // WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001
Latest Posts
by Jennifer GulbrandsenP&N BLOG | When a Minor is Involved in a Personal Injury Claim
When a child is injured because of someone else’s negligence, the path to justice is more complex than it is for adult victims. Special legal...
by Jennifer GulbrandsenP&N BLOG | What Is Negligence, and How Does It Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
When it comes to personal injury law, negligence is one of the most important concepts to understand. In fact, it’s the foundation of most...
by Jennifer GulbrandsenP&N BLOG | What Compensation Can You Seek in a Personal Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, understanding your rights and the compensation available is essential....