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The families who lost loved ones in the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet in Ethiopia nearly five years ago reacted to the firing of the corporate executive who headed the 737 MAX passenger jet program. It is being reported that effective immediately Ed Clark, an 18-year-veteran of the company, is fired following a dramatic midair blowout last month of a door plug, underscoring continuing problems with the jet over a period of years….

Clifford Law Offices filed a complaint against the University of Chicago Hospital and one of its doctors for negligently causing the death of Ruth Colby, 69, who died last October following complications following a surgical procedure performed last September. Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices filed the complaint on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, against the University of Chicago Hospitals and Health Systems and Dr. Husam H. Balkhy for negligence in his attempt to…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke with Business Insider Africa in an exclusive interview to help explain the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation of the helicopter crash on February 9, 2024, that killed six, including top Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe and his family. “NTSB investigators will thoroughly examine all aspects of what led up to the crash and ultimately will use their expertise to determine the probable cause…

Clifford Law Offices has been named to the 2024 Expertise.com Best Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Chicago list. The firm scored highly on more than 25 variables across five categories where the results were then hand-analyzed to select the best Chicago bicycle accident lawyers in each region. This selection criteria includes measuring the Availability, Credibility, Experience, Professionalism, and Reputation of each firm. Clifford Law Offices attorneys have significant experience handling serious bicycle accident claims and have…

Susan A. Capra and Yvette C. Loizon, partners at Clifford Law Offices, have been named 2024 Crain’s Notable Women in the Law. This honor is reserved for those who hold top roles at the firm and have worked on headline-making cases and those complex matters that garner top verdicts and settlements. They also are active in mentoring women at their firms and through their volunteer bar association and community service work. They also are noted…

Sarah F. King and Joseph T. Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a record $6.47 million verdict on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in a medical malpractice case in Chicago, according to the Jury Verdict Reporter. The 10-day trial in Cook County Circuit Court was obtained on behalf of a 58-year-old man who suffered debilitating injuries due to a malpositioned hip implant. The six-man, six-woman jury deliberated three hours before reaching its verdict before Judge…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has held his position at the top of Super Lawyers® lists since the publication’s inception in 2005. On the cover of the magazine’s inaugural publication, Bob was referred to as “Chicago’s Most Likeable Tough Guy,” and he has lived up to his reputation as the lawyer who will fight for his clients until the end. 2024 marks the 20th edition publication of the national rating…

“The crash of a helicopter that killed six people including a top Nigerian banker and his family along the California-Nevada border Saturday night immediately strikes one as a tragedy that may have been avoided given the known weather conditions at that time,” said leading aviation attorney Robert A. Clifford, Lead Counsel in the crash in Ethiopia of a Boeing 737 MAX8 that killed all 157 on board from 35 countries. Clifford, founder and senior partner…

“The Miracle on I-75,” that’s how nationally renowned aviation attorney Robert A. Clifford of Chicago describes the tragedy that occurred when a Bombardier Challenger crashed Friday, February 9, 2024, on Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida. Clifford, with ties to Naples as a homeowner and Board of Trustees member of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, has had previous experience with this type of aircraft. He represented NBC sports executive Dick Ebersol and his wife actress…