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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report on the possible causes of the tragic March 22, 2026, crash at LaGuardia Airport of a commercial jet with a fire truck that killed two pilots and left dozens of others injured, with an initial conclusion that a number of factors contributed to the fatal collision. The preliminary report, issued April 23, 2026, focused on the lack of transponders on the fire trucks, which investigators…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, led a team of lawyers at the firm that obtained a verdict of $7.25 million on behalf of a 32-year-old woman who underwent a hysterectomy following negligent complications during the procedure and delayed recognition of a postpartum hemorrhage. David F. Jasinski, partner at the firm, and Devin J. Piper, associate, also tried the two-week-long case. The verdict is a record in Cook County for a hysterectomy case,…

In an interview with Lawdragon, James Pullos, partner at Clifford Law Offices, reflects on a career shaped by challenge, perspective, and a deep sense of responsibility to his clients. Jim Pullos’ path to personal injury law was shaped over time, through a range of roles and experiences. As the first in his family to attend and graduate from a four-year university, his decision to pursue law was rooted in a desire to challenge himself and…

Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, will join a panel of speakers at Stronger Together: Supporting Women in the Legal Profession on April 23, 2026, at Roosevelt University in Chicago. The program is hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges’ Association and features leading women in law who support and empower one another through shared experiences, mentorship, and professional community. The…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, Charles R. Haskins, and Joseph T. Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a $60 million result on Monday, April 13, 2026, for a woman who was rendered a paraplegic on an unsafe highway that was under construction. The case was settled shortly before trial on behalf of Sarah Grasser, 31, of Minooka, who suffered severe and permanent injuries to her spine at T-12 that left her a paraplegic. The tragedy occurred…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices and columnist for the Chicago Lawyer magazine, wrote an article titled “Seeking An Answer” for the April/May issue on the latest word from the Illinois Supreme Court on tort issues impacting custodial rights cases. In particular, he examined the recent case of a father who the court said had wrongfully taken his two children out of the country, and the children’s mother brought an…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been inducted as a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), one of the most prestigious organizations in the legal profession. Her induction was formally recognized at the Academy’s 2026 Annual Meeting, held April 8–12 in Charleston, South Carolina. The IATL is an invitation-only fellowship comprised of the world’s leading trial attorneys. With a focus on upholding and advancing the Rule of Law, the…

Matthew D. Moyer, Senior Associate at Clifford Law Offices, spoke to WGN Radio’s Karen Conti on Monday, April 6, 2026, to discuss his book American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime, an Amazon bestseller in crime books. Moyer, a former federal prosecutor, talked about carjackings by kids, political corruption, how the gang world has changed in Chicago, how facial recognition is used by police and prosecutors, and more. He dealt with these…

As more and more lawyers use artificial intelligence (AI) in the profession, it is imperative that they not rely on this new tool without human legal knowledge to review any work product. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices and columnist for the Chicago Lawyer magazine, wrote about the issues lawyers are confronting as AI becomes a tool in their toolbox to improve efficiency when representing clients. That efficiency, however, should…