Verdicts and Settlements Recovered for Injury Clients Since 1990

$8.2 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Failure to Diagnose Cancer Resulting in Avoidable Amputation

Our law offices recently represented a young woman who suffered a leg amputation as a direct result of medical negligence when her doctors and radiologists failed to diagnose her cancer. This medical malpractice involved a failure to identify clear indications on her X-ray and MRI that a cancerous bone condition called osteosarcoma was present and rapidly growing.

Without cancer treatment or surgery, the condition ultimately progressed to the point where it became untreatable and inoperable, requiring amputation. [Read More About This Case]

$6.2 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Negligence by Neurosurgeon During Brain Surgery Results in Permanent Brain Injury

When a Rockford doctor performed brain surgery on a 58-year-old man for a benign cyst, the man fell into a weeks-long coma and remained cognitively disabled with a debilitating brain injury. The resulting lawsuit alleged that the surgeon’s failure to use available brain-navigation equipment amounted to medical negligence and led to one of the largest known settlements in the history of Winnebago County. [Read More About This Case]

$4 Million Sexual Abuse Settlement

Minor Who Was Sexually Abused at Work

A multi-count lawsuit was filed on behalf of our client related to allegations of sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual exploitation of a minor, and grooming of a minor employed by a municipal entity. After protracted negotiation and mediation, we are pleased to announce that this amount was reached on the client’s behalf. [Read More About This Case]

$3 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Failure to Follow Up on Presence of Ovarian Cyst

An Illinois doctor who learned that a complex cyst was the source of a patient’s pain faced a lawsuit after failing to inform her or schedule further testing and treatment. The cyst turned into an aggressive ovarian cancer requiring intensive treatment. When she and her partner filed a lawsuit, our attorneys secured a $3 million settlement, one of the largest such settlements for a same-sex couple in state history. [Read More About This Case]

$3 Million Workers' Compensation Settlement

Iron Worker Who Fell Off Ladder Suffered Multiple Bone Breaks

When a ladder slid out from beneath a union ironworker, he fell two stories and bounced off a skid of cinder blocks. After hiring one of our experienced attorneys as his personal injury lawyer, his case ultimately resulted in $3 million in proceeds from a workers’ compensation settlement and a third-party settlement alleging negligent conditions that led to his serious fall injuries. [Read More About This Case]

$2.8 Million Personal Injury Verdict

Misdiagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure Leading to Death

We represented the family of a man who died of congestive heart failure and sued the doctor who misdiagnosed him. Incorrectly diagnosed as having pneumonia, our client’s condition was actually much more serious, and the doctor failed to advise him to seek more appropriate treatment. After the doctor’s insurance company dismissed the idea of offering a reasonable settlement, the family agreed to have our attorneys take the matter to court.

Our attorneys argued the case, and the jury returned a verdict of $2.8 million. [Read More About This Case]

$2.5 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer Leading to Death

A 73-year-old woman died from cancer after consulting with multiple medical professionals who failed to find a tumor on one of her lungs. This happened despite available information that lung cancer ran in her family, as well as symptoms she displayed after a paralyzing stroke. With the assistance of our legal team, surviving family members secured a $2.5 million settlement from the medical providers’ insurance company. [Read More About This Case]

$1.6 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Medical Malpractice Resulting in Loss of Leg Muscles

A young man who sought treatment for a broken leg later lost the use of muscles in that leg due to a life-threatening medical syndrome. One of our attorneys filed a lawsuit for him, alleging that the hospital he visited and the doctor who treated him failed to take appropriate measures that would have prevented this permanent condition from developing.

Fearing that a potential jury verdict might be very large, the doctor and hospital ultimately agreed to settle the claim for $1.6 million. [Read More About This Case]

$1.5 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Failure to Treat Sores That Required a Leg Amputation

A patient recovering from spinal surgery experienced further pain and suffering after developing ulcers, which later led to infection, gangrene, and loss of her leg. A lawsuit was filed on her behalf, alleging that the failure of medical personnel to shift her in bed or identify the ulcers were clear examples of medical malpractice.

A jury trial was undertaken, but near the end of the trial, the medical providers’ insurance company agreed to settle the case for $1.5 million rather than risk a much higher jury verdict. [Read More About This Case]

$1.25 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Suicide Due to Lack of Proper Supervision in Hospital

A Chicago-area hospital agreed to pay $1,250,000 to the family of a woman who died by suicide while under its medical care. The woman was originally taken to the hospital after her family found her unconscious and suffering from a serious wound that required treatment. She had apparently intentionally overdosed in a failed suicide attempt.

After being transported to the hospital, she was admitted for extensive medical treatment and medical observation. While there, she received care from nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. About three weeks into inpatient treatment, she was found hanging from a gait belt and pronounced dead due to suicide.

The woman’s family had tried to hire other attorneys before the two-year statute of limitations in Illinois expired but could not find an experienced attorney willing to file a lawsuit before their rights expired. Our legal team quickly investigated the case, promptly filed a lawsuit in Cook County Court, and successfully negotiated a substantial settlement for the benefit of the deceased woman’s family. Read More About This Case

$900,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement

Failure to Diagnose Pneumonia Leading to Death

A 63-year-old woman experienced shortness of breath, which turned into a severe dry cough that left her unable to sleep. Her long-time doctor assured her that nothing was wrong. By the time she visited a clinic and learned that she had advanced pneumonia, it was too late to save her, and she died. Our attorneys, representing the woman’s adult children, filed suit and negotiated aggressively to obtain a $900,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$875,000 Personal Injury Settlement

Negligent Response to Dislodged Tracheostomy Tube Resulting in Death

When a stroke patient required a tracheostomy tube to assist with breathing, his nurses were responsible for making sure the tube did not obstruct his air passage. Tragically, he died when the tube became dislodged, and his family contacted our legal team to sue those responsible for negligence. Our attorneys negotiated with the medical insurance company for an $875,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$600,000 Work Comp Wrongful Death Settlement

Work-Related Auto Accident Resulting in Death

A 41-year-old truck driver was killed when a gravel truck collided with his own vehicle on the job. Long after the workers’ compensation case was settled and his two children had already accepted settlements, his widow was still attempting to obtain a higher settlement for herself without success. Within a year of hiring our law firm, she was awarded $600,000 for her late husband’s wrongful death, an amount far greater than the previous settlement offer made to her. [Read More About This Case]

$590,000 Nursing Home Neglect Settlement

Nursing Home Neglect That Led to Death

A woman with a tracheostomy was transferred to a nursing home that was responsible for caring for her special needs. However, she suffered dehydration, pneumonia, and sepsis due to serious neglect. After her untimely death, her children hired our attorneys, who reached an agreement with the nursing home for a $590,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$500,000 Car Accident Settlement

Head-On Collision with Intoxicated Police Officer Resulting in Life-Threatening Injuries

While driving her car in Chicago, our client was involved in a serious head-on collision with an off-duty Chicago police officer who crossed the centerline median into oncoming traffic and was later charged with DUI. [Read More About This Case]

$500,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement

Surgeon Mistakenly Removes the Wrong Gland From Patient

Our young patient had been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on her thyroid, and a relatively straightforward surgery had been scheduled to remove her thyroid gland. Although this gland plays a large part in regulating various bodily functions, hormone replacement medication is readily available and often prescribed to allow a well-balanced life after such a surgery. [Read More About This Case]

$475,000 Sexual Abuse Settlement

Sexual Molestation by an Archdiocese Priest

A man who survived a long period of sexual abuse by a Chicago priest contacted our firm to seek compensation for the molestation. To avoid the need to tell a courtroom about the most personal details of this horrific experience, our attorneys negotiated a $475,000 settlement on his behalf. [Read More About This Case]

$350,000 Sexual Abuse Settlement

Minor Who Was Sexually Assaulted in a Hospital

An older male patient at a medical facility assaulted a young girl who was also undergoing treatment there. The family, on behalf of the girl, sued the facility for failing to provide a safe environment. Much of the money from the ensuing $350,000 settlement is now in a trust account intended to support her as she copes with the lifelong effects of the assault. [Read More About This Case]

$325,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Window Washer Injured Ankle on the Job

Attorneys affiliated with the Sexner legal team filed a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party claim for an ankle injury that occurred on the job. Our client was a window washer assigned to wash high-rise windows at one of Chicago’s tallest and most prestigious residential buildings. As he and a coworker moved equipment into place to begin the job, the window washer rig struck his foot and injured his ankle.

Our experienced attorneys argued that the rig struck his ankle because the steering bar he was supposed to control was bent, causing the equipment to move to the side before he could react. [Read More About This Case]

$300,000 Car Accident Settlement

Leg Injuries to a Woman Sustained in an Auto Accident

A woman trying to jump-start her car battery suffered severe leg injuries when another car slammed into hers as she stood in front of it. While she faced high medical bills from surgeries and therapy, our attorneys filed a lawsuit against the insurance company responsible. Despite initially refusing to offer a settlement, the responsible insurance company eventually agreed to settle the case for $300,000. [Read More About This Case]

$290,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Work Injury Sustained While Digging a Hole

Our attorneys filed workers’ compensation claims with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission on behalf of a public works department employee. The man needed multiple surgeries after first hurting his back while trying to fix a water main break, then injuring it further after slipping and falling while on the job the following week.

A $290,000 settlement was secured on his behalf to help with his financial recovery and continued treatment while he recovered from nerve and spine damage. [Read More About This Case]

$275,000 Nursing Home Abuse Settlement

Nursing Home Neglect Involving Bedsores Leading to Death

After their father died due to neglect and insufficient care at the nursing facility where he lived, his children contacted our attorneys, who filed a lawsuit against the facility. Their father had developed a large bedsore, a type of ulcer that can develop when patients are not moved or turned in bed for long periods of time. We demonstrated that he was not treated properly. The lump-sum settlement amounted to $275,000. [Read More About This Case]

$260,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Iron Worker Loses Grip Strength in Hand

A union ironworker who needed surgery after severing a tendon while working filed a lawsuit once it became apparent that his hand would never fully heal. His career as an ironworker suffered because he could no longer grip or lift objects the way he could before the accident. Through the efforts of our law firm, he received a $260,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$235,000 Trip and Fall Settlement

Accident While Entering Store Results in Surgery

One of our clients came to us after tripping on a sign left by a store on the sidewalk. She required treatment for a fractured wrist, stitches for a cut over her eye, and surgery for her rotator cuff. The store’s insurance company eventually agreed to our attorney’s demand, resulting in a $235,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$228,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Carpenter Injured by Electricity While on the Job

A construction worker was awarded two separate settlements after he accidentally hit electrical lines on the job, leaving him with severe injuries including cuts and lacerations. One lawsuit was a third-party negligence claim involving the site where he worked, and the other was a workers’ compensation claim filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The total awarded and settled exceeded $228,000. [Read More About This Case]

$225,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Work-Related Injury to Shoulder, Arm, and Neck

When a man suffered injuries to his shoulder, arm, and neck while on the job, he looked for professional legal assistance. Our attorneys helped him file a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. He was then awarded a $225,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$225,000 Product Liability Settlement

Product Liability Case Involving Defective Shoes

One of our clients was a nurse who needed to walk with an orthopedic shoe. When the shoe’s sole detached and fell off one day, she fell and sustained severe injuries that required therapy and surgery. Our attorneys sued the manufacturer over the defective product, resulting in a $225,000 settlement and eliminating the need for a long jury trial. [Read More About This Case]

$225,000 Car Accident Settlement

Family of Four Rear-Ended in an Auto Accident

Our clients were a family of four who suffered severe injuries following a car accident, even though the collision itself was considered relatively low impact and low speed. Although many insurance companies view such car accidents with skepticism, our legal team secured a $225,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$200,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement

Undiagnosed Lung Cancer Medical Malpractice

Our attorneys represented a client whose doctors failed to recognize symptoms and signs of possible lung cancer. Our attorneys reached a $200,000 settlement with the insurance companies representing the doctors and medical facilities involved. [Read More About This Case]

$179,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Slip on Wet Curb Resulting in Back and Neck Injuries

A prior client was awarded $179,000 by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission for injuries that occurred when he slipped on a curb covered in wet leaves and landed on his neck and back. He needed extensive treatment, and the settlement helped him move forward with his recovery. [Read More About This Case]

$175,000 Motor Vehicle Settlement

Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Multiple Fractures

A passenger involved in a vehicle collision needed therapy and treatment for a concussion, lung contusions, and other serious trauma. She contacted our attorneys for assistance, and rather than enduring a years-long trial process, we negotiated a $175,000 settlement on her behalf. [Read More About This Case]

$170,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Worker Injured When He Fell Off a Truck

A man working near the back of a truck fell off and hit a concrete barrier when the truck moved unexpectedly. The resulting injuries, including chest trauma and fractures, ultimately led to a $170,000 settlement negotiated by our attorneys. [Read More About This Case]

$155,000 Car Accident Settlement

Multiple Surgeries to Correct Arm Fractures

A married couple who needed treatment for serious fractures after another driver crashed into their car received a gross settlement of $155,000, which we negotiated on their behalf. The other driver had run a stop sign, which we were able to demonstrate as the cause of the accident. [Read More About This Case]

$155,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Workers' Compensation Injury to Lower Back

A man hired one of our attorneys to file a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission after injuring his lower back on the job. At the conclusion of extensive negotiations, we obtained a $155,000 settlement as compensation. [Read More About This Case]

$140,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Lower Back Injury While on the Job

In a different case involving a lower back injury on the job, a worker hurt himself while carrying something heavy up a flight of stairs. With the help of our legal team, he filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and ultimately received a $140,000 settlement. [Read More About This Case]

$125,000 Nursing Home Neglect Settlement

Man Fell and Broke His Hip While in a Nursing Home

A nursing home patient died due to complications from a broken hip. A negligence lawsuit was filed against the nursing home, which agreed to settle with the widow of the deceased for $125,000. [Read More About This Case]

$120,000 Auto Accident Settlement

Rear-End Collision Resulting in Serious Back Injuries

With the assistance of our experienced attorneys, a woman who suffered a severe back injury after being rear-ended while driving received a $120,000 lump-sum settlement from the responsible driver’s insurance company. [Read More About This Case]

$104,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement

Injury While Lifting a Heavy Package on the Job

One of our clients hurt his ACL and shoulder while lifting a heavy package on the job. After filing a claim, our attorneys negotiated a $104,000 settlement in benefits from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. [Read More About This Case]

$100,000 Auto Accident Settlement

Man in Auto Accident Suffered Multiple Broken Bones

When a Chicago driver ran a red light, another driver found himself in the emergency room requiring multiple surgeries for broken bones. As a result of the hard work of our attorneys, our client secured a $100,000 settlement from the other party. [Read More About This Case]

Disclaimer

The matters listed above are examples of verdicts and settlements recovered in conjunction with affiliated law firms for which Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC shared legal responsibility. They are presented for illustrative purposes only and represent only a portion of the many millions of dollars awarded to our injured clients and their families.

Because every case depends on its own facts, law, evidence, injuries, insurance coverage, and available defendants, these examples should not be interpreted as a promise or prediction that the same or similar result will be obtained in any other case. For assistance with a personal injury matter in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois, contact Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC at 312-243-9922 for a free consultation.