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Sarah King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, obtained an $8 million settlement on behalf of a 68-year-old man who was killed as a result of a motor vehicle crash involving construction equipment on an Illinois highway. http://rb.gy/wf19vu

Held on September 8, 2024, in Chicago, Misericordia Heart of Mercy’s 2024 Annual Family Fest brought together thousands of families, friends, and community members in a celebration of games, food, and entertainment. Clifford Law Offices is proud to have once again sponsored the organization’s largest fundraising effort of the year, which helps provide funds to maintain services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“If the person had alcohol in their system, it's human error as well,” commented Joseph Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices and attorney for multiple passengers injured in a November CTA crash, in response to an NTSB statement that dismissed the operator's illegal blood-alcohol levels as a factor in the incident. Murphy said his clients were disturbed to hear that the operator had alcohol in his system and that the agency should have been more transparent. Via ABC News.

Clifford Law Offices is one of the nation’s premier aviation law firms. Having represented victims and their families in nearly every major commercial airline crash in the U.S. in the last 40 years, our aviation accident practice group is among the most experienced in the world. Beyond experience, our attention to detail, access to extensive resources, and tireless effort help our clients reach the most favorable outcomes.

Joseph Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices who represents six people injured in the November 2023 CTA crash, said his clients were disturbed to find out that the train operator had alcohol in his system while operating the train. “We are disturbed that the CTA did not release this critical information to the public the moment they knew that one of their conductors had alcohol in his system,” he said. “You can’t have someone being responsible for hundreds if not thousands of passengers a day while operating a train with alcohol in their system. It took long enough for them to trust the CTA when [the Yellow Line] reopened. It makes them reluctant to get on the CTA again,” he said. Article via Chicago Sun-Times.

Joseph Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices who represents six people who were injured in the November 2023 CTA crash, said his clients are disturbed to find out that the train operator had alcohol in his system while operating the train. “We are disturbed that the CTA did not release this critical information to the public the moment they knew that one of their conductors had alcohol in his system,” Murphy said. “You can’t have someone being responsible for hundreds if not thousands of passengers a day while operating a train with alcohol in their system. That certainly leads to human error.”

Bob Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, along with Jim Pullos and Sarah King King, partners at the firm, obtained a $16 million settlement on behalf of plaintiffs who alleged negligence against various defendants for a rear-end crash involving a semi-truck that caused the death of their child. http://rb.gy/cfkvvf

Congratulations to Bradley Cosgrove and Charles Haskins, partners at Clifford Law Offices, on receiving the Jury Verdict Reporter Trial Lawyer Excellence Award for the Highest Reported Williamson County Verdict or Settlement! The Trial Lawyer Excellence Award is presented annually to recognize the case and career achievements of Illinois trial lawyers. Brad and Chuck were joined by Mark Prince of Prince Law Firm in receiving the 2024 recognition. Photo credit: Law Bulletin Media

Sarah King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is an advocate for women’s rights and health equality and works to drive meaningful change in the judicial and healthcare systems. Her dedication to fostering equity and inclusion for women extends beyond the courtroom, advocating for the rights of patients, litigants, women, and children in the halls of the Illinois state capital. Sarah currently serves as the President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) and chairs its Political Action Committee. Her work with the Women Everywhere Partners in Service Project, a collaborative effort of lawyers and judges coordinating volunteer activities to help women and children in Chicago, further exemplifies her commitment to community service.

Congratulations to Bradley Cosgrove and Charles Haskins, partners at Clifford Law Offices, on their continued success and proven dedication to their clients.