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Craig Squillace Joins Karen Conti on WGN 720

Craig Squillace Joins Karen Conti on WGN 720 to Discuss Driverless Car Liability

On Sunday, July 20, at 3:00 pm CT, Craig J. Squillace, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will join Karen Conti on WGN 720 to discuss liability in driverless car accidents. With the rise of autonomous vehicle technology and a high-profile lawsuit against Tesla currently unfolding in Florida, Craig will share his legal perspective on where the responsibility lies when driving technology fails. With over 20 years of experience representing victims of complex car, truck, and…

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Center for Justice & Democracy Publishes New Study on the Safety of Electronic Vehicles
Posted on May 12, 2025 To

Center for Justice and Democracy Publishes New Study on the Safety of Electronic Vehicles

A new study entitled “Highway to the Danger Zone: The Enduring Risks of Electronic Vehicles” was released by the Center for Justice and Democracy, the only national consumer organization in the country exclusively dedicated to protecting the civil justice system. The study, released May 6, 2025, examines fundamental safety problems that currently plague electronic vehicles (EV), passenger cars and trucks, electric buses, e-bikes, and e-scooters. It also examines the state of consumer protection and legal…

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clifford law offices named to 2024 best car motorcycle and truck accident attorneys lists on expertise.com

Clifford Law Offices Named to 2024 Best Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Accident Lawyers Lists on Expertise.com

Clifford Law Offices has been recognized in 2024 for its inclusion on multiple Expertise.com professional service lists including being selected among the top motor vehicle accident law firms in Chicago. Expertise.com carefully selects the top lawyers and law firms across geographical regions based on the following numerous variables across five categories: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. After reviewing the quality and history of thousands of firms in the area, Expertise.com has selected Clifford Law…

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Tragic Truck Crash in Downstate Illinois
Posted on October 1, 2023 To

Tragic Truck Crash in Downstate Illinois

Five people, including three from central Illinois, are reported to have been killed in a truck crash on U.S. Highway 40 in Effingham County, Illinois. The tragedy occurred on September 29, 2023, when several vehicles were involved in a crash near Teutopolis, about 75 miles from the state’s capital, Springfield. At least five other people were injured and airlifted to area hospitals for treatment. Responders in hazmat suits tried to rescue those involved and clean…

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Clifford Law Offices Receives $19.3 Million Settlement on Behalf of Two People Killed When Rear-Ended by Semi
Posted on August 7, 2023 To

Clifford Law Offices Receives $19.3 Million Settlement on Behalf of Two People Killed When Rear-Ended by Semi

Robert A. Clifford and James C. Pullos, partners at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a $19.3 million settlement on behalf of a driver and passenger who were killed when they were pushed off the road into oncoming traffic by a semi-truck on Interstate 80 in Grundy County, Illinois. Sofiane Bessai, 33, of Elgin, was driving a car westbound on Interstate 80 with Brayan Jimenez Velasquez, 26, of Lake County, Indiana, when they were rear-ended by a…

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Investigators Need to Find Out if 72-Car Pileup in Downstate Illinois Could Have Been Avoided if Motor Vehicle Laws Were Followed
Posted on May 2, 2023 To

Investigations Continue in Deadly Illinois Dust Storm Pileup

Investigators Need to Find Out if 72-Car Pileup in Downstate Illinois Could Have Been Avoided if Motor Vehicle Laws Were Followed As the investigation continues on a two-mile stretch of highway in downstate Illinois, it makes one pause to think if the 72-car pileup should have even happened at all. The Federal Motor Vehicle Carrier Administration and the Department of Transportation expect trucking companies and motor carriers to practice defensive driving – an industry term…

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Clifford Law Offices Named to 2023 Best Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Accident Lawyers Lists on Expertise.com

Clifford Law Offices Named to 2023 Best Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Accident Lawyers Lists on Expertise.com

Clifford Law Offices has been awarded a place on several of Expertise.com’s 2023 lists identifying the top motor vehicle accident lawyers in Chicago. Expertise.com carefully selects the top lawyers in the city based on the following five criteria: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. After reviewing 724 Car Accident Lawyers, Expertise listed Clifford Law Offices as one of the top 30 firms. Additionally, the firm was listed in the top 16 Motorcycle Accident Lawyers out…

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Posted on May 23, 2022 To

The Potential Dangers of Driverless Cars

Clifford Law Offices wrote an article published in the National Law Review titled, “The Potential Dangers of Driverless Cars,” that examines the potential dangers and common misconceptions of “driverless” car travel, alerting consumers to the legal, technical, and legislative complexities that loom over the industry’s advances. As our world continues to become more and more reliant on advanced technology, autonomous vehicles present a fascinating new approach to transportation. Nearly all car manufacturers are racing to…

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Posted on January 19, 2022 To

Drunk Driving Stats in Illinois

Even with the help of rideshares and public transportation, drunk driving is still a significant issue in Illinois and the rest of the country. If you or a loved one has ever been in a collision with a drunk driver or lost a loved one from a crash, you are well aware of the life-altering physical and emotional injuries, as well as financial set back from medical bills and car repairs. This can be infuriating…

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