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With the holidays fast approaching, many families are already shopping for toys from their children’s wish lists. And while this is a time of year many parents look forward to, it’s important to also remember that not all toys are created equal. Some, in fact, are much more dangerous than others. In the United States, roughly 217,000 children are treated at hospital emergency rooms for toy-related injuries each year, with one child being treated in…

Clifford Law Offices is proud to be named the 2019 Law Firm of the Year in the United States in Aviation Law by Global 100. “Global 100 consists of only 100 of the world’s leading firms and individuals with votes received from global readers in over 163 countries worldwide,” stated Richard Baker, the Editor in Chief of Global 100. He adds, “The purpose of the Global 100 is to provide the readership with a comprehensive understanding of those firms that are truly leaders…

By 2021, all major car manufacturers will offer some version of an autonomous vehicle (AV). Already, cars like the Tesla Model 3 and Audi’s A8 offer autonomous functionality. At the same time, rideshare companies like Uber are testing self-driving vehicles, Ford is partnering with food delivery companies like Domino’s and Postmates, and Waymo (Google) has been granted permission to transport people in robo-taxis in the state of California. But while AVs are undoubtedly a huge…

Whenever you are involved in a car accident where the other party is at fault, you have the right to seek compensation for damages to both your vehicle and your physical and mental health. Sometimes, however, car crashes aren’t just pure accidents—they involve some kind of negligent behavior from the other driver, like drinking and driving or driving while texting. These behaviors are not just illegal, they are dangerous forms of driving with potentially serious…

The parents of Samya Rose Stumo who was killed in the Boeing crash of a 737 MAX8 plane in Ethiopia March 10 and others are speaking out on statements made by newly appointed Boeing Chairman of the Board David Calhoun about the company having done “everything right” after two crashes of the plane. Calhoun made the statements (Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019) to CNBC, but Michael Stumo, Samya’s father, and Nadia Milleron, her mother, state that…

A team of medical malpractice lawyers at Clifford Law Offices obtained a record $101 million verdict on behalf of a baby who sustained brain damage at birth at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois. Following a month-long trial, Keith A. Hebeisen, Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King and Charles R. Haskins obtained the record verdict on behalf of now five-year-old Gerald Sallis who was brain damaged at birth when his external fetal monitoring…

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the tenth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Clifford Law Offices has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 6 practice areas. Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Ranked…

Nearly 20 family members from several countries who lost loved ones in the Boeing crash in Ethiopia met with Boeing executives, including CEO Dennis Muilenburg, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Timothy Keating, Executive Vice President of Boeing’s Government Operations, was part of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the families’ priorities of funding philanthropic efforts. The family members attended a 10 a.m. hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee and also attended…

Nearly 20 family members from several countries who lost loved ones in the Boeing crash in Ethiopia earlier this year will be attending hearings scheduled this week before Congress where Boeing’s top executives are scheduled to testify. Family members just returned from Ethiopia where they collected the remains of those who died in the March 10 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 jet. They traveled this weekend to the nation’s capital to attend a…