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Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, wrote an article for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Summer 2020 Trial Journal magazine titled, “Practice Tips: Opening Statement in a Medical Malpractice Case, Estate of Gerald Sallis, Jr vs. West Suburban Medical Center et al“. In August 2014, at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, expectant mother Ms. Sallis’ external fetal monitoring strips were ignored for six hours by multiple medical professionals. This…

Clifford Law Offices and its attorneys are demonstrating their compassion for those in need of food and shelter during the coronavirus pandemic. Attorneys have joined together to help feed families in need through Clifford Law Offices’ Food and Shelter Project and donated thousands of dollars to send catered meals from local restaurants to homeless shelters throughout the city. Sarah F. King, Erin E. Clifford and Keith A. Hebeisen, partners at Clifford Law Offices, are spearheading…

In this video, Richard Burke, partner at Clifford Law Offices, talks about the initial evaluation of business interruption claims. Click below to watch the video. When considering if a client has a business loss insurance claim, an attorney needs to: Have the client inform the insurance company that they have been affected by COVID-19 and they are intending to make a claim. The attorney should obtain the policy and review it. The attorney needs to…

In this video, Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, leads a session for the Illinois State Bar Association sharing Lifestyle Strategies for Boosting Your Immunity and Reducing Stress. Erin’s tips include: Maintain a daily schedule. Get some exercise (at least 30 minutes a day). Make sure you’re maintaining a healthy diet and stay hydrated (helps with your immunity). Keep up with stress management techniques or keep a gratitude journal. Get enough sleep (for adults…

Sarah King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, led a session for the Illinois State Bar Association sharing tips that our personal injury attorneys follow on staying connected during COVID-19. Click below to watch the video. Sarah’s Six Tips for Lawyers to Stay Connected with Clients During COVID 19 are: Make contact with each of your clients. While this might feel overwhelming, she suggests making a list then scheduling check-ins daily. Always see how they are…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for civil jury trials during a webinar hosted by the Berkeley Law Civil Justice Research Initiative in California. Clifford, who has successfully tried numerous civil jury trials to verdict, was joined by Valerie Hans, professor at Cornell Law School, and Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and the Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley Law. The…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and wellness coach, will be leading a session for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) on May 21, 2020 12pm – 1:15pm on Boosting Wellness and Managing Stress During Quarantine. The event, complimentary to NWSBA members, is part of a series organized to help members deal with the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Erin will be educating attendees on wellness points including: Creating a daily schedule to…

While any accident involving another vehicle is physically and emotionally stressful, collisions with large commercial vehicles are often outright devastating. Occupants of passenger vehicles tend to sustain the most injury in these types of accidents, and filing a claim is a complex process full of hidden rules, policies, and fine print. The average person will typically not possess the kind of in-depth knowledge or experience needed to manage a truck accident claim on their own…

In the aftermath of a car accident, the prospect of phoning an attorney’s office and getting representation for your case can seem daunting, especially if your accident resulted in significant physical or emotional stress. Can you even afford an attorney? Will they honestly fight for your fair compensation? What are your odds of winning? These and many more questions go through the heads of most people involved in a traumatic car accident, and you are…