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$18.6M awarded in fatal tractor trailer crash

May 23, 2019

High-low agreement, however, reduces sum to $15M; transit broker included in verdict BY JORDYN REILAND Law Bulletin staff writer A federal jury awarded $18.6 million to the wife of a…

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Parente & Norem on NBC Channel 5 News – Maggie Daley Park Slide Injuries

April 30, 2019

The Law Offices of Parente & Norem, P.C. was featured in an NBC Channel 5 News investigative report relating to the Maggie Daley Park Tower Slide Injuries. You can view…

$1.95 Million for I-55 rear-end auto accident by Will County Deputy

January 10, 2019

29-year-old driver suffered back injury in highway collision BY JORDYN REILAND Law Bulletin staff writer A man who sustained a back injury after a Will County sheriff’s deputy rear-ended him…

Man settles injury case for $6.1M, including $700K in post judgment interest, after the verdict was affirmed by the Appellate court.

December 17, 2018

Man settles injury case for $6.1 Million BY JORDYN REILAND Law Bulletin staff writer A diesel mechanic has settled his lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad Co. for $6.1 million seven…

Pace Wreck Injuring 9 Caused By Bus Driver

June 26, 2018

Lawsuit: Pace Wreck Injuring 9 Caused By Bus Driver The collision happened last week on Boughton Road. By John Ferak, Patch Staff | Jun 26, 2018 12:48 pm ET |…

$2.1M for collision with aviation police vehicle

April 13, 2018

BY JORDYN REILAND Law Bulletin staff writer A woman who aggravated prior disk herniations in a car crash with a police SUV has settled her lawsuit with the city of…

$2.8M settlement for iron railing failure

February 8, 2018

Property manager pays after trio falls off balcony at Woodridge apartment BY JORDYN REILAND Law Bulletin staff writer Three family members who fell from an apartment balcony have settled a…

$250K verdict upheld in Metra platform suit

January 8, 2018

BY DAVID THOMAS Law Bulletin staff writer A state appeals panel last month upheld a $250,000 verdict against Metra for a 68-year-old’s injuries after a ticket agent backed into him…

$6.6 Mil awarded for O’Hare L crash

May 10, 2017

CHICAGOLAWBULLETIN.COM // In the News Volume 163, No. 31 // WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 BY LAURAANN WOOD Law Bulletin staff writer A Cook County jury has awarded $6.65 million to a…

$5.4M Award for slip, fall on fuel spill

February 14, 2017

https://www.pninjurylaw.com/parente-news-feb14-2017/ DOWNLOAD NOW CHICAGOLAWBULLETIN.COM // In the News Volume 163, No. 31 // TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 BY LAURAANN WOOD Law Bulletin staff writer $5.445M net jury verdict against Union Pacific…

Plaintiff Receives 1.45 High Low Deal Settles Suit

Plaintiff Receives $1.45M; High-Low Deal Settles Suit

March 29, 2016

BY LAURAANN WOOD Law Bulletin staff writer A construction worker received a $1.45 million settlement after a high-low agreement was reached shortly before a Cook County jury returned with a…

Slip on Ice Nets $3.5M settlement

December 30, 2015

BY LAURAANN WOOD Law Bulletin staff writer A man who severely injured his back after a construction accident has settled his suit against the project’s general contractor for $3.5 million.…