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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues its third day of hearings on Friday, August 1, 2025, swearing in the fourth panel of expert witnesses surrounding the events of the January 29 midair crash of a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet. NTSB officials expect to hear from a fifth panel today that deals with collision avoidance technology. Later, the final panel will discuss safety data and safety management systems. The NTSB…

The second day of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearings continued all day Thursday, July 31, 2025, with a panel of government and aviation experts answering questions regarding “Training, Guidance and Procedures Applicable to DCA (Reagan National Airport) Air Traffic Control.” Many family members who lost loved ones, as well as a team of aviation attorneys from Clifford Law Offices, were observers at the NTSB headquarters in Washington, D.C., as hundreds and hundreds of questions…

Aviation attorneys at Clifford Law Offices and some of their clients who lost loved ones in the midair crash of a commercial jet and a military helicopter earlier this year are attending the three-day hearing at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) headquarters in Washington, D.C this week and will be available to speak at the breaks to comment on testimony provided by the six parties. The Board appointed will delve into the causes of…

Aviation attorneys at Clifford Law Offices and some of their clients who lost loved ones in the midair crash of a commercial jet and a military helicopter earlier this year will be attending a three-day hearing at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) headquarters in Washington, D.C, starting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The five-member Board appointed by the President will delve into the causes of this tragic accident in its examination of a number…

Clifford Law Offices has been awarded the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers Award by The National Law Journal in the category of Medical Malpractice. This national honor recognizes the firm’s exceptional results, leadership, and long-standing commitment to advocating for victims of medical negligence. With a track record of impressive, record-breaking results, the firm’s medical malpractice team has consistently demonstrated success in handling some of the most complex and high-stakes medical negligence cases in Illinois and beyond….

Three attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list, which recognizes rising global legal leaders. Partners Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King, and Joseph T. Murphy are listed among the top attorneys worldwide who are shaping the future of the legal profession through leadership, innovation, and dedication to justice. Inclusion on the Lawdragon X – The Next Generation list is a reflection of not…

WTTW broadcasted the compelling documentary “EASTLAND: Chicago’s Deadliest Day” on July 24, 26, and 28, 2025. The documentary, which was initially released in 2019, tells the harrowing story of the Eastland Disaster of July 24, 1915, when a passenger steamer capsized while docked on the Chicago River, killing 844 people, many of whom were workers and families from Western Electric. It remains one of the deadliest tragedies in the city’s history and ranks as one…

Kristofer S. Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). The 2,100+ volunteer member organization is comprised of attorneys who donate their time and legal knowledge to help thousands of low-income Chicagoans each year. “All of us at Clifford Law Offices are very proud of Kris’ generous giving of his time and expertise to those who are…

Two Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the inaugural Forbes 2025 America’s Best‑In‑State Lawyers list. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is recognized in the practice area of personal injury, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, is recognized in the practice area of medical malpractice. Forbes’ inaugural list highlights the top lawyers in each state, based on a comprehensive selection process that includes peer recommendations, client…