HP v. City of Chicago, a municipal corporation

(2003) Automobile (Wilful and Wanton): 33 year old male was struck by police vehicle which was traveling on the wrong side of the street without lights and sirens when responding to a call regarding a man with a gun, ten blocks away from the accident scene. Plaintiff suffered fractures of the right and left tibia and fibula and jaw. Co-counsel with Larry R. Rogers, Jr.

Result: $450,000.00

Confidential v. Confidential

This case involved a rear seat passenger who suffered a concussion following a collision at an intersection.  After an initial offer of $6,000, James prosecuted the case and ultimately was able to secure a $400,000 recovery on behalf of his client.

C.S.W. v. Arreola – State Farm Insurance Company for Underinsured Motorist Claim

Motor vehicle settlement.  C.S.W. was a pedestrian in a crosswalk struck by a vehicle being operated by Arreola who was unable to see due to her windshield being “fogged up.” C.S.W. suffered a bilateral fracture of the right and left humerus, periorbital hematoma resulting in temporary left visual field deficits, and a concussion.

(2012 – Cook County)
R.J. v. Vito Migliore

Auto: The Plaintiff, a 50 year-old male, was riding his bicycle in a designated bike lane on Southport Avenue when he was struck by Defendant’s vehicle, which was making a left turn into a CVS parking lot. The Plaintiff sustained injuries including a dislocated shoulder and rotator cuff repair. Co-counsel Joseph W. Balesteri.

C.D. v. Teen Driver (2021)

James Power secured a $200,000.00 settlement on behalf of Plaintiff, a 77 year old female, who was driving on Waukegan Road when a vehicle unexpectedly pulled out from the Deerfield High School Parking Lot and struck her vehicle. Plaintiff suffered a fractured sternum and three broken ribs.

(2017 – Cook County)
F.B. v. First Luna Taxi Cab Co.

Automobile collision: The Plaintiff was a passenger in a taxicab that ran a red light and was involved in a collision. Defendants admitted liability shortly before trial. Plaintiff suffered a post-concussive syndrome. The offer prior to trial was $60,000.

L.B v. Burt

Motor vehicle settlement.  L.B. was a pedestrian in a crosswalk when she was struck by a motor vehicle being operated by Defendant Burt on February 23, 2019. L.B. sustained a closed fracture of the right tibia and fibula which required surgical intervention. Insurance policy limits of the defendant were paid.