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Illinois attorney Bob Edens has gotten millions of dollars for his clients and will do everything in his power to ensure that you get the money you deserve for your personal injuries. In the drop down list you can select The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. and see just some of the cases that Bob has handled over the past.

Antioch Illinois Victim’s Car Sandwiched Between Two Others

Posted On December-22-2013.


SETTLEMENT: $100,000 Bob’s client was traveling on route 173 in Antioch, Illinois when she was in an auto accident which sandwiched her vehicle between two others. Suffering both neck and wrist injuries requiring surgery and physical therapy, she was left holding the bag when the “at fault driver” was uninsured and her own insurance company was giving her the run around, refusing to pay. Frustrated, and getting nowhere, she decided to hire Attorney Edens and in less than a year…

Category: Arm Injuries, Car Accidents, Cervical Spine/Neck Injuries, Rear-End Collision, The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C., Uninsured - Under Insured Motorist,

Antioch, IL Personal Injury Attorney – Cab Rear-Ends Sox Fans

Posted On December-20-2013.


Plaintiffs were on their way to a White Sox game when they became stuck in traffic.  Defendant cab driver was unable to stop in time and rear-ended the plaintiff's car.  Plaintiff driver suffered soft tissue injuries to his lower back, a bulging disc at L4-5 and radiating pain.  Plaintiff passenger sustained a severe disc bulge at C6-7 with radicular symptoms to his arms and legs, requiring C6-7 discectomy and fusion.  The defense denied the nature and extent of the Plaintiffs'…

Category: Car Accidents, Cervical Spine/Neck Injuries, Mid Back Injuries, Rear-End Collision,

Ingleside IL Workers’ Comp Attorney – Employee Fired For Seeking Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Posted On December-20-2013.


12 Things Every Injured Worker Must Know-FREE to All Illinois Injured Workers Plaintiff was an employee at Olson Rug Company when he was injured at work.  When he informed his supervisor of his injury he was written up later that day.  When he informed his supervisor that he wanted to file a Workers’ Compensation Claim, he was fired.  Defendant disputed Plaintiff account of the accident and stated that Plaintiff was insubordinate, that he made a threatening remark toward his supervisor…

Category: Other, Statutory Actions, Workers Compensation/Work Injuries,

Wauconda IL Personal Injury Attorney – Drug Dealer Losses Finger and Lawsuit

Posted On December-17-2013.


Plaintiff was chased by Chicago police, arrested, and charged with delivery of narcotics.  During his apprehension, he sustained an injury to his finger allegedly caused by police stomping on his hand.  Defendant contended that Plaintiff was properly arrested and prosecuted, that he injured his finger while fleeing from police, and that he was given proper medical care for his finger.  The defense further maintained that the Plaintiff’s finger had to be amputated because he did not take proper care of…

Category: Hand Injuries, Statutory Actions,

Gurnee IL Personal Injury Attorney – Man Dies After Appendectomy

Posted On December-17-2013.


Dexter Haynes was admitted to Ingalls Memorial Hospital with a perforated appendix which required urgent surgical intervention.  Mr. Haynes had a long history of heart problems including cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, and the implantation of a pacemaker.  The appendectomy surgery was successful but when the anesthesiologist extubated the patient 45 minutes postoperatively, his oxygen saturation fell.  Dexter was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.  The estate contended that the anesthesiologist failed to perform extubation criteria prior to removal of the endotracheal…

Category: Cardiac, Internal Injuries, Medical Malpractice,

Fox Lake IL Personal Injury Attorney – Plaintiffs Sue For False Arrest

Posted On December-17-2013.


Chicago Police came to a family owned and occupied apartment building to execute a search warrant.  Plaintiff contended that the nine Defendant officers illegally entered the residence, illegally searched their second floor apartment, arrested and/or seized each of them in the second floor apartment, seized money from their apartment and filed a false drug charge against Plaintiff Anthony Sipp.   Defendants asserted, and proved, that they had a valid search warrant, that all Plaintiff’s were on the first floor, and that…

Category: Statutory Actions,

Waukegan IL Personal Injury Attorney – Patient Dies After Refusal To Give Permission For Additional Surgery

Posted On December-17-2013.


Carrie Vaughn, age 77, underwent a percutaneous biopsy of three right axillary lymph nodes at West Suburban Hospital.  Carrie then developed a hematoma from bleeding at the site of the third lymph node and she was transferred to the emergency room and then to ICU for monitoring.  When told that she may require additional surgery, Carrie and her daughter refused.  Carrie’s vitals continued to decline and she continued to refuse to give permission for the additional surgery.  Finally, many hours…

Category: Medical Malpractice, Other,

Waukegan IL Personal Injury Attorney – Woman Dies After Birth Of First Child After Bleeding To Death

Posted On December-17-2013.


Claudia Calcagno delivered her first child at Monticello Big Lake Hospital.  She developed a postpartum hemorrhage and she bled to death hours later when her physicians were unable to perform emergency surgery because the rural community hospital apparently did not have an adequate supply of blood available.  However it was later discovered that the hospital had the blood that could have saved her life the entire time.  The defense asserted that Claudia died from peripartum cardiomyopathy, not blood loss. Verdict: …

Category: Medical Malpractice, Other,

Barrington IL Personal Injury Attorney – Homeowners Unlucky With Homeowner Claim

Posted On December-17-2013.


Plaintiffs claimed that there roof was damaged by hail damage in the amount of $10,000.  The defense contended that the residence did not sustain hail damage, but rather the roof needed to be replaced due to deterioration from age over the course of time. Verdict:  Not Guilty Category: Insurance Contract

Category: Insurance Contract,

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