An Air India Express plane crashed Friday (Aug. 7, 2020) with 190 people on board as it overshot the runway at Karipur Airport in southern India, hurtling the Boeing 737 into a valley about 35 feet down. It is being reported that at least 14 people are dead and more than 140 people are injured, some of them seriously. The pilot and co-pilot are reported to be among the dead. The plane took off from…
Clifford Law Offices and its attorneys came together to help feed families in need through Clifford Law Offices’ Chicago Food and Shelter Project. The project, spearheaded by Clifford Law Offices partner Sarah F. King, provided over 4,000 catered meals from local Chicago restaurants to homeless shelters throughout the city including Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) shelters at Fullerton and Sedgwick, Primo Center shelters at the Western and Lawndale location, Salvation Army Evangeline, the Salvation Army…
A baby who suffers injuries at or around the time of birth due to medical or nursing negligence can suffer serious and permanent disabilities. Birth injuries can occur from improper prenatal care or care during the labor and delivery process. Birth injuries are devastating because they may result in permanent physical, cognitive, psychological, and social consequences. A birth injury often results in a child needing extensive medical care and supervision for life. According to the…
Vaping has become quite popular, particularly among young people who may be unaware of the dangers of nicotine addiction associated with this unsafe product. Among the major manufacturer of e-cigarettes and vapor pods is JUUL that reportedly controls 75 percent of the e-cigarette market and has marketed the products as a safer alternative to cigarettes, which has led to lawsuits alleging deception and misrepresentation in its failure to disclose that its products contain adverse health…
Susan A. Capra, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is a compassionate and dedicated attorney, always advocating for the patient. Susan’s career path reflects her compassion for others. As an undergraduate, she studied nursing and worked for years as a registered nurse at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She joined Clifford Law Offices in 1989, having graduated with Honors from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 1990. Susan’s nursing experience gives her a unique advantage…
Chicago law firm supports Lawyers Lend-A-Hand’s magic shows on August 12th and August 13th to help provide mentoring and tutoring programs in disadvantaged Chicago communities. Chicago, IL – Clifford Law Offices is the presenting sponsor for Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth’s Magic Moments virtual 60-minute magic shows at 7 p.m. Central on Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th, 2020 to help support mentoring and tutoring programs in disadvantaged Chicago communities. The show will be an…
The Spring Best Lawyers Business Edition honors and celebrates women lawyers who excel in their practice areas by highlighting their opinions and achievements within their specialty areas. An article by Sarah King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was featured in their Business Spring 2020 Edition. In her article, she addresses how women, in particular, are at high risk of being victims of medical malpractice and device-related negligence. She sheds light on fixable issues and biases…
Richard F. Burke and James C. Pullos, partners at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking Wednesday, July 21st, 2020 on “Business Interruption Claims: A discussion of the practical and legal issues” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Burke and Pullos, who have been handling the loss of revenue claims for Illinois businesses due to their required closure during the pandemic, will be discussing language in insurance policies that may trigger coverage due to COVID-19 business…
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, appears in a documentary titled, “EASTLAND: The Shipwreck That Shook America.” EASTLAND will air on these dates and channels: WTTW Chicago IL, Friday 7/24/2020 at 9:00:00 PM WTTW Prime Chicago IL, Sunday 7/26/2020 at 7:00:00 PM For more show times, click here. In this documentary, Clifford talks about the legal consequences of the 1915 ship excursion in Chicago that turned to tragedy when the…