A Greyhound bus reportedly struck several trucks parked at a rest stop on the morning of July 12, 2023 in downstate Illinois, killing three people and injuring at least 14 more, some who had to be airlifted to area hospitals. The crash slashed open the side of the bus and its roof caved in when it struck the truck on an exit ramp to a rest area near Hamilton, Illinois. One of the truck drivers…
Every year, thousands of workers across the United States are severely injured on the job, sometimes with catastrophic consequences for themselves and their families. The majority of construction accidents are preventable. If you are hurt while working with construction equipment, knowing the steps to take directly following an incident can help you minimize injury and protect your legal rights. Working on a construction site typically means long days operating heavy and complex equipment including bulldozers,…
A very sad start to the July 4th holiday weekend with news of the tragic death of a five-year-old after she apparently drowned Friday afternoon (June 30, 2023) at the Tinley Park-Park District pool. News reports are coming in of the young girl being underwater for an unknown period of time, despite the reported presence of lifeguards and rescuers attempting to resuscitate her. Bradley Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke to NBC reporter Natalie…
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke about the legal ramifications of the disaster that killed five in a submersible attempting to view the Titanic shipwreck. He spoke at at 1:10 pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023, where he answered questions from listeners about the so-called Titan sub that experts are saying imploded under the sea, killing its occupants instead of conducting its 10-hour scheduled trip that was set to…
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, Clifford Law Offices hosted a Continuing Legal Education program led by Erin Clifford that attracted over 2400 attorneys and legal professionals from across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. Erin’s program titled, “Five Things the Busy Lawyer Needs to Know to Stay Healthy,” explored topics of health, wellness, and mental health that often lead to work fatigue and an imbalanced lifestyle. While Erin has trained with some of the world’s leading experts…
Readers of the National Law Journal have voted Clifford Law Offices as the First Place recipient in the Best “Personal Injury Firm” category as part of the 2023 “Best of Midwest” reader’s survey. This award recognizes Clifford Law Offices as a firm trusted by other attorneys and law professionals in the Midwest region and will be named the First Place Winner under the Best “Personal Injury Firm” category in the June Issue of the National…
Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and holistic wellness coach, wrote an article for the American Bar Association (ABA) sharing wellness tips lawyers can take on the road when traveling for business. The legal profession has seen an uptick in business travel lately and many lawyers struggle to maintain their wellness routines on business trips which can take a mental and physical toll. Erin personally understands the demands that come with business travel and…
Yvette C. Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been awarded the 2023 Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award for her continued work on the Amicus Curiae Committee over the past year. She was also a recipient of the 2022 award. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association is a statewide organization whose members specialize in representing injured consumers and workers. This award recognizes attorneys within the organization for their dedication to…
A federal judge in Chicago ruled Tuesday (May 30, 2023) that the families who suffered the loss of a loved one in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet killing all 157 on board can obtain damages for the victims’ pain and suffering while on the plane before it crashed six minutes after takeoff. Federal District Court Judge Jorge Alonso of the Northern District of Illinois ruled late Tuesday that, “A jury could…