At The Illinois Hammer, we are dedicated to fighting for justice and maximizing compensation for our clients. We are not afraid to go up against insurance companies and go to trial if necessary. We have been honored to win our clients over $500 million. Our team will always go the extra mile to give a voice back to the voiceless. Here are just 10 examples of our many cases where our attorneys brought the hammer down for their clients:
1. Junior Partner, Hannah Blazevic represented the family of woman who was tragically killed by a driver involved in a police chase. The driver was fleeing a traffic stop on the South Side of Chicago when he struck the client’s car resulting in her wrongful death. The police later stated they were not even pursuing the perpetrator, adding to this senseless tragedy. Although there is no adequate justice to replace a life, Hannah fought relentlessly for the victim’s family and was able to obtain a $2,500,000 settlement.
2. In a devastating case of medical malpractice, Junior Partner Andrea Torgrimson served as the attorney for the family of an 80-year-old client who tragically lost her life. The client was being treated for an abdominal hernia at a hospital, when she was left by doctors over night without proper observation. The neglectful care by the hospital led to a fatal fall for our client, resulting in her wrongful death. Andrea took on this case and represented our client’s estate in their time of grief. Through a hard-fought case, Andrea was able to win a $2,300,000 settlement for the family.
3. While driving along I-94 from Wisconsin to Illinois, poor weather caused our client’s car to stall. Our client was unable to move his vehicle off of the highway when a semi-truck struck the vehicle. The rear-end collision caused both the car and the semi-truck to go into a ditch, resulting in the wrongful death of our client. Managing Attorney, David Rabinowitz took on this harrowing case to represent the family of the deceased. The client was a beloved father of 6 who had been married to his for 17 years. Dave knew he had a duty to get justice for this client’s family and ultimately was able to win them a $2,250,000 settlement.
4. In 2021, a young woman’s life was up-ended when she was involved in a rear-end collision with a tractor trailer. The client was rushed to the hospital where she was treated for her injuries and it was determined that she had 2 bulging discs in her back. Personal Injury Attorney, Hannah Blazevic, represented this client as she navigated her pain and injuries. In addition to the damage to her discs, our client had a pre-existing condition that was worsened by the accident. The combination of these injuries resulted in our client requiring a lumbar fusion, a surgical procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae in the lower back. Due to the extent of her injuries and Hannah’s devotion to this case, the client was able to acquire a settlement of $2,250,000.
5. Managing Partner and Personal Injury Attorney David Rabinowitz represented the family of a minor who lost her life due to the negligence of a distracted driver. In a tragic case, the minor was driving when her vehicle got a flat-tire and pulled over to the side of the road. A driver who was looking at their phone, causing them to strike the victim’s car. Initially, our client suffered fractured ribs and elbow, but later resulted in her devastating wrongful death. David took on this case with the care and dedicated need to fight for this family, knowing they had lost someone irreplaceable. In the end, David was able to win a $2,100,000 settlement for the victim’s estate.
6. Walking out of a hotel lobby, our client slipped on a patch of ice under the marquis. This fall caused her head to bounce of the pavement, causing severe injuries. This ice had formed from a dripping gutter that had not been properly treated or blocked off from guests. Due to the hotel’s negligence of their entryway, our client suffered a senseless accident that caused life-long complications. Personal Injury Attorney Andrea Torgrimson fiercely represented this client to get her the maximum compensation in her slip and fall case. In this case, the client required a lumbar fusion due to extent of her injuries. Due to this procedure and the clear negligence of the property, Andrea was able to win a settlement of $1,500,000.
7. As the traffic light turned green, our client drove behind his friend through the intersection when he was struck on the driver’s side of his vehicle. This side-impact collision occurred when a Springfield police officer was distracted by his mobile computer screen and ran through a red light. An ambulance arrived at the scene, taking our client the hospital in an ambulance where it was determined he had suffered numerous injuries including: a broken femur, broken pelvis, and broken ribs. These injuries required pins be placed in his leg and several surgeries. Managing Partner David Rabinowitz took on this case to prove the fault of the Springfield PD against our client. David was able to obtain the bodycam footage from the officer which confirmed that he ran the light. The result of this intense case was a $1,400,000 settlement for our client.
8. Personal Injury Attorney John Chwarzynski represented a client who suffered from a tragic accident at work. The client, a package handler, was working a typical shift at a warehouse when another employee cutting a metal strap nearby. This employee conducted this cut improperly, causing the metal strap to fly off and hit our client in face. The strap caused an injury to his left eye, which was treated at the ER. The hospital determined that the client may suffer total vision loss in his left eye. Due to the severity of these injuries, John fought relentlessly to get justice for his client and was able to get him compensation of $1,350,000.
9. A workplace injury resulted in 3 knee surgeries for a client of Personal Injury Attorney, David Rabinowitz. Our client was driving a work vehicle when a truck darted out in front of him. Unable to stop in time, our client hit the rear tire of the truck and was ejected out of this seat. After examination and an MRI at the hospital, it was determined that our client had suffered a torn meniscus and injuries to his left knee and left arm. He received an initial surgery, followed by physical therapy but his condition did not improve. Once connected to our law firm, the client was able to get a specialist that determined he would need 2 subsequent surgeries. David Rabinowitz acted as the attorney on this case and was able to prove the extent of his client’s injuries. This case resolved with a $1,300,000 settlement.
10. In 2020, a client was performing routine maintenance on a roof when things took a life-altering turn. Attorney Andrea Torgrimson represented this client who was severely injured while on the job. While climbing up a ladder mounted to the side of the building, the anchors in the ladder suddenly came out. This caused the ladder to fall backwards, taking our client with it. The client suffered a broken right leg and required ankle surgery for his injuries. Andrea fought to prove the negligence of the building management for improper securing of the ladder. This negligence combined with the surgical requirements for the client, was adequate evidence for at $1,200,000 settlement. While the client’s life will never be the same, Andrea was able to win a settlement that helped him get back his voice.
