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Wrongful Death

Power Rogers Tops the Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s Annual Settlement Survey for the Fourth Consecutive Year

On October 1, 2013 Chicago Lawyer Magazine released the results of its 2013 Annual Settlement Survey. The Annual Survey is based on a compilation of the settlements reported to the Jury Verdict Reporter from July 2012 through June 2013 that equal or exceed $2 Million. The 2013 Settlement Survey included 107 settlements totaling $518 million. Of those, Power Rogers settled…

New Evidence in Trucking Accident That Resulted In Death

In the September 2, 2011 fiery truck crash that resulted in the death of its client, Power Rogers has uncovered new and relevant information further establishing the defendant truck driver’s liability for the occurrence. Trial lawyer Larry Rogers, Jr., of Power Rogers, a preeminent personal injury litigation firm in Chicago, Illinois, has identified additional wrongdoing on the part of the…

Cook County Court Approves $4.35 Million Settlement In Medical Malpractice Action

A Judge in the Cook County Law Division has entered an order approving the settlement of a wrongful death action arising from the death of the 30-year-old mother of 4. Larry Rogers, Jr., a Partner at Power Rogers, was able to obtain a settlement for his client for $4.35 Million. It consists $3,000,000 from Defendants, Resurrection Health Care and St.…

Power Rogers Files Suit On Behalf Of Doctor Who Was Killed And Her Parents Who Were Injured In Megabus Accident

On September 25, 2012, Power Rogers filed a lawsuit on behalf of Raghunath Avhad and Vaishali Avhad, who were injured and their daughter, Dr. Aditi Avhad, who was killed in the August 2, 2012 Megabus accident. The Avhads are represented by Joseph A. Power, Jr., Larry R. Rogers, Sr., and Devon Bruce of Power Rogers On August 2, a Megabus…

Cook County Jury Awards $3.1 Million For The Death Of A 40 Year Old Unemployed Homemaker Woman Struck And Killed In Hit And Run

A Cook County jury returned a $3.1 Million verdict for the death of a 40-year- old unemployed homemaker woman struck and killed in a hit and run collision. The jury awarded, $1 Million for 10 seconds of pain and suffering, a significant award for that element of damages for that period of time. Plaintiff alleged the hit and run was…

Chicago-Area Firm Files Lawsuits in Afghanistan Flight 1102 Aviation Disaster

On May 17, 2010, Pamir Airways flight 1102 crashed in a remote area of the Parwan Province, approximately 20 nautical miles outside of Kabul International Airport. The flight, which had 43 people on board, was traveling from Kunduz in northern Afghanistan to the capital of Kabul. All 43 passengers died when the plane crashed into a mountain while descending for…

Stephenson County, Illinois Shooting Lawsuit Update

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, William Scott entered the home of his ex-wife, Annette Scott, and shot both Annette and her boyfriend, Rollin Dunham, before returning to his home and shooting himself in the head. Both Annette and William died from their injuries, but Rollin survived a gunshot to the abdomen and another to the lower leg. At the…

Illinois Law to Apply in Wrongful Death that Occurred in Wisconsin

On February 19, 2011, Ben Waring of Mathias Township, Michigan, was killed when two tires separated from a bus and struck his vehicle. The tragedy occurred in Racine, WI on Highway 20. At the time of the incident, Ben was driving in the westbound lane with his fiancé Jessica Shega-Fox following in her vehicle behind him. The bus was traveling…

Chicago Area Mother Files Lawsuit Over The Death Of Her Child At The Children’s Memorial Hospital

On March 6, 2012, a Chicago woman filed a suit against The Children’s Memorial Hospital, of Chicago, and its employees and agents. The Plaintiff is represented by Larry R. Rogers, Jr. of Power Rogers The lawsuit seeks to hold the doctors, nurses, and hospital responsible for its role in failing to properly treat the Plaintiff’s deceased child. Plaintiff filed a…

Chicago Area Man Files Lawsuit Over Death of his Wife from Sickle Cell Disease

On February 15, 2012, a Chicago man filed a medical malpractice and wrongful death suit against Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation, South Suburban Hospital, and its employees. The Plaintiff is represented by Larry R. Rogers, of Power Rogers The lawsuit seeks to hold the doctors, nurses, and hospital responsible for its role in failing to properly treat the Plaintiff’s deceased…