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In an interview with Lawdragon, Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares the personal journey that led him to become one of the most respected personal injury attorneys in Chicago. Brad recalls a pivotal moment from his childhood that exposed him to the world of personal injury law and set his career in motion. At just 10 years old, a devastating accident changed his family’s life, leaving both his parents with lasting, life-altering…

Clifford Law Offices is honored to serve as the Premier Sustaining Partner Sponsor of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) for the 2024-2025 bar year, supporting an organization whose mission to protect and advance women in law closely aligns with our values as a firm. Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices and outgoing WBAI President, led an impactful year of leadership that we are proud to celebrate. As we reflect on the…

Clifford Law Offices filed lawsuits on July 29, 2025, on behalf of the four flight attendants who suffered injuries when a Boeing aircraft’s door plug blew off the plane in mid-flight. The four complaints filed in King County Superior Court in Washington state allege that Boeing’s failure to ensure the aircraft was airworthy caused the crew to suffer both physical and psychological trauma. Each of the four attendants – Adam Fisher, Michelle Hughes, Steven Maller,…

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…

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…

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…

Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been invited to join The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 in the Civil Plaintiff category. A skilled civil plaintiffs’ attorney with over a decade of experience, Joseph Murphy represents victims of negligence in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases, helping clients recover from catastrophic injuries related to auto accidents, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, and other complex matters. He approaches each case with unwavering dedication, compassion,…