How We Have Helped
At Spiros Law, P.C., our focus is on our clients. We are committed to zealously advocating on your behalf in order to ensure that you receive the greatest compensation possible. Listed below are some of the recent awards that we have been able to obtain on behalf of our clients. Contact us to learn more about our areas of practice and how our attorneys can put their expertise to work for you.
- $40,000,000.00 – Verdict for Family in a Birth Injury Case
A jury in Coles County, Illinois awarded a 19-year-old disabled teen and her parents $40 million last Thursday for birth injuries suffered during childbirth. This is the highest reported medical malpractice verdict in Illinois outside of Cook County and the highest verdict ever in Coles County history. - $29,500,000.00 – Medical Malpractice and Product Liability
Male- After undergoing a non-emergent surgical procedure that left our client permanently disabled, our team fought tirelessly for the last six years to ensure he could get the care and justice he deserved. After years of fighting for accountability, our team was prepared and ready to take the case to trial. As we approached the final days before trial, we were able to obtain justice for our client, achieving a record-breaking $29.5 million medical malpractice and product liability settlement in downstate Illinois. - $14,000,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident Settlement
In the wake of a devastating motorcycle collision, our client faced immense challenges, including a below-the-knee amputation. Through resilience, teamwork, and the pursuit of truth we were able to secure a $14 million settlement for our client, making this the largest ever resolution for a below-knee amputation in Central Illinois. This victory is not about compensation, it’s about restoring hope, rebuilding lives, and ensuring accountability. - $10,500,000.00 – Construction Injury
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured on a construction site in Vermilion County. - $9,842,900.00 – Personal Injury
Minor male – 11 months old – sustained subdural hematoma coupled with extensive bleeding, retinal hemorrhaging, and required emergency craniotomy. Second largest verdict in the history of Vermilion County. - $5,000,000.00 – Sexual Assault Settlement
To stand for justice after a 16-year-old client suffered a horrifying attack from a coworker, we advocated tirelessly to ensure our client’s voice was heard and put up a relentless fight. Our client received a $5,000,000 settlement with terms including key policy changes at the client’s place of work to help protect others in the future. This case provided the client with the financial support needed to help right this egregious wrong and send a powerful message that survivors deserve to be believed, supported, and empowered. - $3,300,000.00 – Medical Negligence
Female – 52 years old – was admitted to the hospital for rehabilitation following a ruptured aneurysm. The Plaintiff was assessed and identified as being at risk for falling given her lack of stability. The day before her scheduled discharge, while attempting to open a bathroom door, a nurse released the Plaintiff, which caused her fall backward. As a result of her fall, the Plaintiff struck her head on a metal bedframe and suffered a subdural hematoma, eventually causing her death ten days later. - $2,450,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident Settlement
What initially appeared to be a single vehicle incident involving a motorcycle, was discovered to be a hit and run. Utilizing neighboring security cameras and an accident reconstructionist, we were able to prove a construction vehicle was the at-fault party who caused catastrophic injuries to our client. While the defense tried everything to avoid responsibility, we refused to back down, securing our client an impressive $2.45 million dollars. - $1,925,000.00 – House Fire Settlement
After initial negotiations, the responsible party tried to avoid responsibility, but we refused to back down and fight for our 21-year-old client who endured extensive burns after a house fire. We were able to obtain a life-changing settlement of $1.925 million dollars and deliver justice to our client. - $1,668,000.00 – Chiropractic Malpractice
Female- 17 years old suffered injuries to back, spine, ribs, scapula and shoulder when her chiropractor negligently performed manipulations on her. The verdict was obtained in a jury trial. - $1,450,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
Our client was faced with a long, challenging recovery after suffering injured in a catastrophic car crash. With the brunt of the impact directly to the client’s driver door, they were diagnosed with a low-back herniation and labral tear, resulting in surgery. As the insurance companies tried to shift blame and minimize the claim with a $175,000 offer, we refused to back down. In addition to our team, we brought in experts, including a psychiatrist, rehab specialist, and vocational analyst to properly assess future needs of the client, and ultimately, we reached a $1.45 million dollar settlement after intense, determined litigation. - $1,450,000.00 – Personal Injury
The largest settlement ever reported in Ford County, Illinois.
Female – 47 years old – was driving her vehicle when a second car ran a stop sign, thereby causing a collision. Upon impact, the Plaintiff’s vehicle left the roadway and eventually came to rest in a water-filled culvert. Plaintiff suffered severe injuries including herniated discs that required a cervical discectomy, a left shoulder impingement necessitating arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, which required a permanent implantation of a spinal cord stimulator. - $1,400,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – 19 years old – had the right-of-way as he entered an unmarked intersection at the same time as a farm semi-truck resulting in a collision. Unfortunately, he did not survive. - $1,400,000.00 – Medical Negligence
Female – 42 years old – was improperly administered two doses of Vistaril by hospital staff, which resulted in the Plaintiff suffering from vein necrosis, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and chronic pain syndrome. The case garnered the highest reported settlement for a case of RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) in the history of Champaign County, Illinois. - $1,250,000.00 – Combined Policy Limit Settlement
Following a collision, insurance only offered our client $105,000 after undergoing multiple surgeries and developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) from the injures. We knew our client deserved someone to fight for justice, so we filed a suit on their behalf. After a long fight, we were able to secure a $1,250,000 Combined Policy Limit settlement. - $1,000,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – 45 years old – was driving his motorcycle when he was struck and killed by a driver making an improper left-handed turn. - $950,000.00 – Personal Injury – Motor-Vehicle Accident
Female- 49 years old sustained a fractured elbow, concussion, neck sprain, and low back injuries after being rear-ended in a motor vehicle collision. - $875,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After enduring a collision caused by a reckless driver, both of our clients were left injured with one spouse suffering from a torn shoulder. Our client’s pain only worsened after the accident with decreasing function and a greater need for surgery. In initial negotiations, the insurance company tried to avoid as much responsibility as possible and offer a mere $111,000 for the couple. Through fierce advocacy, we were able to agree to an award of $875,000. - $850,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – 38 years old – the Plaintiff was a passenger in a truck that careened off the road, striking several trees. The accident caused the Plaintiff to suffer multiple injuries to his right leg and necessitated a mid-knee amputation. - $825,000.00 – Medical Negligence
Infant male – 22 month old – while in the NICU, was able to remove his mechanical ventilation without nurses promptly noticing, thereby causing the child to suffer a hypoxic brain injury and resulting in the decision to terminate his life due to the neurological deficits stemming therefrom. The child was diagnosed with Cerebral Mandibular Syndrome at birth, a genetic condition resulting in mandibular malformation and other deformities, which necessitated his hospitalization and mechanical ventilation. - $800,000.00 – Landscaping Incident Settlement
After suffering from leg injuries that required surgery from a landscaping incident, the insurance company only offered our client $350,000. We knew our client deserved more and continued to fight. When the insurance realized we were prepared to go to trial, they agreed to a settlement of $800,000. - $750,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – 52 years old – was struck and killed when a semi-truck failed to halt at a stop sign and collided with the vehicle of the deceased. - $730,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After initial negotiations, insurance offered $300,000 to our client who suffered a fractured kneecap as well as a broken wrist and ankle, both of which required surgery. We knew our client deserved considerably more. After intense negotiations, we were able to obtain a settlement more than double the previous highest offer, a remarkable $730,000 on behalf of our client severely injured in a car accident. - $700,000.00 – Medical Negligence
Female – was admitted to the hospital to induce childbirth and was given Cytotec and Pitocin in order to induce labor. Once admitted, the attending physician failed to complete a biophysical profile or document several risk factors prior to leaving for vacation before the induction of the Plaintiff. Following induction, the Pitocin was re-administered, which resulted in severe fetal distress at time of delivery, nearly causing the child to be stillborn and subsequently resulting in the death of the infant two days after delivery. - $700,000.00 – Medical Negligence
Male – 70 years old – presented for Nissen Fundoplication procedure. During the surgery, the balloon dilator was retracted while still inflated, causing a tear in the distal esophagus. Plaintiff suffered from permanent post-operative complications, including dysphagia. - $700,000.00 – Medical Negligence
Female – 43 years old – underwent open reduction and internal fixation for a fractured ankle, which was performed by the Defendant physician. Following surgery, the Plaintiff experienced continued pain resulting from a broken screw in her ankle. A corrective surgery was performed, during which an intraoperative culture was taken. The culture showed signs of a staph epidermis infection. The second procedure failed to alleviate the Plaintiff’s ankle pain so she underwent a third surgery. During this surgery, another culture was taken, which showed continued growth of the staph infection. At trial, the Defendant testified that he had never viewed either of the reports noting the staph infection. Subsequently, the Plaintiff sought treatment from another physician who attempted to perform a fusion, which provide unsuccessful due to the Plaintiff’s ongoing infection. As a result of the original physician’s negligence, the Plaintiff suffered from CRPS, also known as RSD. - $700,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After our client, a student at UIUC, was injured in a car accident by a driver who failed to yield, the insurance company only offered $76,000. With $62,000 in medical bills, we knew our client deserved more, so we pushed forward in the fight for justice. Through skilled litigation, our team was able to secure a $700,000 settlement. - $670,000.00 – Workplace Injury Settlement
After sustaining a back injury at work requiring, our client – in their early 30s – was unable to continue in their previous role and was offered a lower-level position that included a pay decrease. Our team refused to accept this outcome. We fought tirelessly to ensure justice was served and secured our client a $670,000 wage differential, in addition to covering all necessary medical treatments. - $570,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
Our clients, a mother and son, were injured after being t-boned by a work truck who ran a stop sign. After a tough battle and unwavering dedication to justice, we secured a combined $570,000 settlement for the clients. - $504,000.00 – Nursing Home Negligence
Female – 93 years old – was a nursing home patient who presented multiple bruises to her face, arm, back, and wrist while in the care of the nursing home. It was later alleged that was raped at the facility as well. The Plaintiff successfully sued the nursing home on the basis that staff had ignored signs of abuse and the nursing home’s administration failed to alert the police promptly upon learning of the assault. The case settled for the nursing home’s policy limit. - $500,000 – Accidental Firearm Discharge Settlement
After enduring an injured from an accidental firearm discharge, we refused to back down and get our client the compensation they deserve. After filing suit, we were able to secure our client the full policy settlement of $500,000. - $500,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident
Male – 32 years old – was riding his motorcycle through an intersection when he collided with the side of a semi-truck running a red light. The collision resulted in the Plaintiff suffering facial fractures, which necessitated open reduction and internal fixation of the facial injuries. - $500,000.00 – Automobile Accident
Female – 37 years old – was the passenger of a vehicle that was struck by another car that improperly failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection in Iroquois County, Illinois. The accident resulted in the Plaintiff suffering a fractured hip. - $490,000.00 – Personal Injury – Motor-Vehicle Accident
Male- 43 years old suffered knee injuries and a femur fracture as a result of a motor vehicle collision where the driver of another vehicle lost control and swerved in front of his vehicle. - $475,000.00 – Personal Injury Settlement
After initially being offered only $125,000 from the insurance company, we knew our 14-year-old client deserved better after suffering a broken leg due to an unsafe, makeshift waterslide at an event. Refusing to back down, we were able to secure a $475,000 settlement for our client. - $475,000.00 – Workers’ Compensation
Male – 58 years old – The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission approved a settlement of $475,000, in addition to future medical expenses, to a union-represented brick mason whose career was cut short by a workplace injury. He was represented by attorney James Spiros. The injury occurred in Cook County. - $440,000.00 – Medical Negligence
Male – 31 years old – underwent tracheotomy and tonsillectomy at the Defendant hospital’s recommendation following facial trauma to the Plaintiff. The hospital staff failed to secure the tracheotomy tube or adequately monitor the Plaintiff post-surgery. These failures allowed the Plaintiff to remove the tube without being noticed by hospital staff, thereby causing the Plaintiff’s death. - $395,000.00 – Truck Accident Settlement
Initially, the insurance company refused any settlement at all after our client was hit by a semi-truck while waiting in traffic on I-57. Our team filed suit and received an offer of $60,000, but we continued to fight for our client. We took the case to mediation and secured a settlement of $395,000 plus mediation costs. - $360,000.00 – Personal Injury
Female – 33 years old – was employed by a convenience store while, during the course of her employment, she was walking by a cooler at which point an employee of a beverage distributor pushed the door open to exit, causing the door to strike her behind the ear and knocking her unconscious. The Plaintiff suffered internal head trauma, depression, memory loss, cervical strain, a left elbow contusion, migraine headaches, myofascial pain, and fibromyalgia. The settlement was eventually paid by the beverage distributor. - $358,670.00 – Personal Injury
Defendant was driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he crossed into oncoming traffic to pass a vehicle. In doing so, the Defendant struck and killed the Plaintiff who was riding his motorcycle in the opposite direction. The Defendant’s insurance paid the policy limit, and the Defendant paid an additional $83,670 out-of-pocket. - $350,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – 47 years old – was attending an annual carnival when he tripped and fell over electrical cables that were left unprotected. The fall caused the Plaintiff to sustain a right tibia injury, necessitating an open reduction and internal fixation. - $350,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – 51 years old – was waiting in a left-handed turning lane when his vehicle was struck from behind by the Defendant, who was later ticketed for failing to reduce speed. The collision resulted in the Plaintiff sustaining a multiple-level cervical spine injury, which forced him to undergo a cervical discectomy and fusion surgery. - $320,000.00 – Workers’ Compensation
Male – 42 years old – was a passenger in a semi-truck that struck a 50-car train. The Plaintiff suffered open comminuted fractures to both of his legs, fractures to his face, and burns to his feet. - $320,000.00 – Workers’ Compensation
Plaintiff was a truck driver who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision while traveling for work. The collision resulted in the Plaintiff suffering a fractured femur and permanent scarring to his foot. - $300,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – 40 years old – was traveling on a motorcycle when he collided with the Defendant who improperly turned in front of the Plaintiff. The plaintiff suffered multiple rib fractures, a fractured wrist, lacerations to his scalp, knee contusions, and severe bruising. The accident resulted in the Plaintiff having to undergo surgery for an open reduction internal fixation. - $300,000.00 – Personal Injury
Female – 82 years old – was the front-seat passenger when the Defendant failed to stop for red light and T-Boned the vehicle in which the Plaintiff was traveling. The collision necessitated an emergency surgery to repair a left corneal transplant wound that been performed 11 years prior and resulted in substantially decreased visual perception. - $300,000.00 Workers’ Compensation
Male – 56 years old – was a union-back heavy equipment operator who injured his back when stepping off a crane into hole. The Plaintiff underwent L5-S1 fusion surgery on his spine as a result of the occurrence. - $300,000.00 – Personal Injury
Female – 29 years old – was a passenger on a snowmobile when the driver crashed into a ditch. She suffered a comminuted left femur fracture. Her insurance company attempted to deny the claim, arguing that a specific exclusion within the insurance policy precluded payment. Spiros attorneys successfully obtained payment under the insurance policy by arguing that an exception to the exclusion applied. - $300,000.00 – Dog Attack Settlement
After being mauled by a neighbor’s dog, our client’s insurance company only offered $60,000. We refused to back down. After filing suit and negotiating this challenging case, the insurance company adjusted their stance and raised their offer to $240,000, but we knew the fight wasn’t over. Our client secured at $300,000, ensuring justice and fair compensation after this traumatic event. - $292,000.00 – Personal Injury
Male – was backing out of an angled parking spot when the Defendant stuck his vehicle, causing the Plaintiff to sustain a subdural hematoma, which resulted in his death several days later. The Defendant’s insurance paid the $25,000 policy limit and UIM coverage covered the remaining $267,000.00. - $285,000.00 – Nursing Home Negligence Settlement
After the insurance company tried their hardest to avoid responsibility after our client developed pressure ulcers in a nursing home, we never gave up the fight. At first, the insurance company refused to offer any settlement, but we filed suit on behalf of our client and secured a $285,000 settlement, bringing justice to our client and their family. - $285,000.00 Personal Injury
Female – 62 years old – tripped and fell when an elevator stopped below floor-level. The Plaintiff suffered a comminuted fracture of her left patella, which subsequently became infected. The infection necessitated multiple surgeries and a prolonged nursing home stay. - $280,000.00 – Wrongful Death–Motor Vehicle Accident
Female – 40 years old – passed away from injuries sustained when another driver struck her vehicle in Kankakee County, Illinois. Although the Defendant only held a $50,000 policy limit, the Defendant was held personally liable for $30,000. An additional $200,000 was paid by the decedent’s insurance company for underinsured coverage. - $275,000.00 – Nursing Home Negligence
Female – 82 years old – was a nursing home patient who fell and fractured her hip when leaving her room because the nursing home staff had failed to install a bed alarm, contrary to what doctors had ordered. The injury required surgery with an open reduction and internal fixation. - $275,000.00 Personal Injury
Male – 46 years old – was a riding as a passenger on a wave runner when the watercraft was struck by a second wave runner. The collision knocked the Plaintiff into the water causing injury to his lumbosacral region and a pelvic hematoma. Due to the difficult ambulating during recovery, the Plaintiff sustained an ACL tear, which required surgery. - $254,000.00 – Workers’ Compensation
Male – 53 years old – was a union-backed carpenter who fell over an electrical cord and suffered ulnar impaction of his right wrist. - $257,348.00 – Personal Injury – Motor-Vehicle Accident
Female- 45 years old suffered a head injury, sternum fracture, and rib fractures after a driver ran a stop sign and collided with her car. After a trial a jury awarded $257,348.00. - $250,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
Our team stepped in to represent a client who came to a $21,500 settlement offer after a car accident. We recognized our client deserved more, so we filed suit, fought hard on their behalf, and secured a combined policy settlement of $250,000. - $250,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After being injured in a collision on the way to work, our client sustained a fractured wrist and lacerations to her forward when she was struck by another vehicle. Through fierce representation, we were able to secure the client a full policy limit settlement of $250,000. - $250,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After suffering a broken arm and leg in a collision, our team knew our client deserved justice. Our team combined dedication and skilled representation to ensure our deserving client received maximum compensation available and secured a full policy limit settlement of $250,000. - $250,000.00 – Work Truck Accident Settlement
In a case involving a car collision with a work truck, we were able to secure $250,000 for the driver and an additional $55,000 for the passenger who both endured the impact of a T-bone collision. After navigating this complex case, we were able to help our clients receive the compensation they rightfully deserved. - $250,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
Our client suffered from a broken ankle through no fault of their own after they were t-boned while passing through an intersection. Through skilled representation and fierce advocacy, we stood by this client and fought for them to receive a $250,000 full policy limit settlement. - $250,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
Following a serious collision, our client only obtained the $25,000 policy limit from the at-fault driver’s insurance, but it wasn’t enough to cover their injuries. We knew our client deserved better. The insurance fought us at every turn, as we pursued an underinsured claim. Refusing to settle for less than what our client deserved, we continued to fight and secured a $250,000 award. - $246,014.19 – Personal Injury Animal Attack
Female – 80 years old – was walking her dog when an unrestrained neighborhood dog engaged with the Plaintiff’s dog, causing her to fall and fracture her right hip. Under the Animal Control Act, the owner of an animal is held liable when the animal “attacks or injures” any person peacefully conducting themselves in a place where they have the legal right to be. Illinois courts have held that an actual “attack” on a person is not required to state a claim, and that one can bring an action for any injury stemming from an animal’s conduct resulting in an injury to the plaintiff. - $240,000.00 – Nursing Home Negligence Settlement
When our client’s family came to us with concerns of negligence in a nursing home, we worked together to investigate and prove the facility’s negligence. After facing initial resistance from the nursing home, our team stood for justice, filed suit, and secured a settlement of $240,000. - $225,000.00 – Workers’ Compensation
Female – 37 years old – was an employee of a sales and collection manager who was instructed to perform inventory. While descending from the three totes that she was standing on, her foot became stuck, causing her to fall and injure her back and neck. The Plaintiff suffered a moderately sized central herniation at L5-S 1 and underwent lumbar surgery. - $214,000.00 – Workers’ Compensation
Male – 57 years old – was a factory worker who suffered herniated discs while turning a spool of wire. The accident required a lumbar fusion and the Plaintiff attended post-surgical physical therapy. - $210,719.00 – Workers’ Compensation
Female – 48 years old – was a police officer who fractured her tibia while running up steps during a police response. The injury required surgery. - $207,500.00 – Personal Injury
Female – 48 years old – was rear-ended by tractor-trailer while stopped for traffic on the interstate. The Plaintiff aggravated a pre-existing back and brachial plexus injuries. - $202,268.99 – Personal Injury
Female – 48 years old – was ascending the steps of an apartment when she tripped and fell due to the defective steps, which were improperly maintained in violation of the Uniform Building Code. The fall caused her right arm to go through a window, which severely lacerated the arteries, nerves and ligaments in her wrist. The lacerations resulted in permanent deformity to her arm/hand. - $200,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
Kankakee residents are all too familiar with collisions at the intersection of Illinois Rout 50 and E 12000N Road. When our clients were involved in an accident at this dangerous intersection, we were ready to fight. After initial negotiations, the insurance company’s offer totaled just $100,000 for both clients in the accident. With a commitment to fight for what’s right, we were able to obtain the full policy limits of $200,000, doubling the initial offer. - $175,000.00 – Truck Accident Settlement
After being struck by a semi-truck in stop-and-go traffic, the insurance company attempted to blame our client’s pain on a pre-existing condition. At a pre-trial settlement conference, we were offered $50,000, but we knew our client deserved more. We continued to fight and secured a settlement for three times the initial at $175,000. - $150,000.00 – Construction Vehicle Collision Settlement
Despite the uphill battle where the insurance company tried to denied liability and deny our client a settlement, we knew we had to fight for them after suffering injuries from a construction vehicle collision. After intense negotiations, our client was awarded a remarkable $150,000 settlement. - $150,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
In a complex car accident case, we were initially able to obtain a policy limit settlement of $100,000 from the at-fault driver on behalf of our client – a passenger in the vehicle that was hit. But we didn’t feel like that was what our client deserved. Continuing the fight, we were able to secure an additional policy limit settlement of $50,000 from the insurance covering the vehicle our client was riding in. This was a tricky case and an unusual way to recover damages, but our team refused to back down and advocate for the client. - $115,000.00 – Slip and Fall Settlement
After our client slipped on spilled product in a big box store, we stepped in to fight for justice when the insurance company did not offer what our client deserved. As the insurance company tried to deny responsibility, our team worked endlessly to secure our client $115,000, more than four times what the insurance company offered. - $100,000.00 – Full Policy Limit Settlement
After being rear-ended, our client suffered a head injury which resulted in Post-Concussion Syndrome. While our client was suffering, the insurance company only offered $44,000 and attempted to avoid accepting full responsibility. Despite what the insurance company thought, we were not afraid to take the case to trial where our client was awarded full policy limits of $100,000. - $100,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After our client was injured when they were hit by driver running a red light, the insurance company only offered $62,000. We knew that wasn’t enough. We filed suit and fought tirelessly, ultimately securing the policy limits of $100K. - $100,000.00 – Slip and Fall Settlement
For six years, the restaurant’s insurance fought to deny responsibility after our client suffered from a fall on their premises. This incident caused our client to endure a fractured arm which required surgery. After filing suit and standing firm for our client, we were able to secure a $100,000 settlement. - $90,000.00 – Dog Bite Settlement
Initially, our client was only offered $12,000 for a traumatic dog bite incident. Our client was attacked by a neighbor’s dog, leaving a scar on his head after the shocking attack. We were able to turn the $12,000 offer into a significant $90,000 settlement for our client. - $62,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After being hit by an uninsured motorist, the insurance company only offered $25,000, but we didn’t back down. Pushing forward to arbitration, we were able to secure a verdict of $62,000, beating the initial offer by more than double. - $56,000.00 – Car Accident Settlement
After being seriously injured in a high-speed crash, our client faced neck, back, and abdominal injuries. The insurance company tried to downplay the severity of the injuries and initially offered only $7,500. With dedication and a tough battle at arbitration, we were able to secure a $56,000 award, which exceeded the $50,000 policy limits. - Undisclosed settlement Medical Negligence
Male – 65 years old – was administered fluids through an NG tube that was coiled in his esophagus. The administration resulted in the aspiration of the fluids into the Plaintiff’s lungs and pulmonary system, causing pulmonary infiltrates, significant hypoxemia, and central nervous system dysfunction. - Line of duty disability benefits
Male- 46 years old- Over the course of the last seven years, this officer sustained multiple injuries in the line of duty. His application for disability was fought at every turn, as the City refused to listen to the Officer’s treating physicians and hired four separate physicians (independent medical examiners) in an attempt to deny his benefits. After a hearing before the local Pension Board, the Officer finally received the benefits that he is entitled to. Spiros Law would like to thank this Officer for his service to this community.
