When most of us read the words “commercial vehicle,” we think of eighteen-wheeler trucks that weigh tens of thousands of pounds and cause catastrophic damages in a collision. But these so-called big rigs are just one kind of commercial vehicle on the road, and they’re not the only type you may encounter in the event of an accident. Small vans and buses can be commercial vehicles, as could a tiny sedan in certain circumstances. Because…
Motorcycle accidents can cause a broad range of serious injuries due to the nature of the vehicle and the force generated by impact with larger and more protected cars or trucks. Understanding the steps to take after being involved in a motorcycle accident can have a bearing on the success of your claim. It should be noted that prioritizing safety and seeking necessary medical attention should be a primary concern following any accident. Due to…
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Tracy Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was sworn in as a member of the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Board of Managers for the 2023-2024 term. Having previously served as Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA, Tracy is a recognized leader in the legal community and aims to continue her influence in her new role. Since joining Clifford Law Offices as a clerk in 2012, Tracy has…
The Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers list features lawyers in the United States who “put themselves on the line” to achieve justice for those who have been injured or killed by a negligent party in cases ranging from medical misdiagnosis to class action lawsuits. This year, twelve Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the “2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list. Robert A. Clifford Richard F. Burke, Jr. Susan A. Capra…
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for Chicago Lawyer Magazine titled, “Be Prepared, Be Ready,” exploring a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision that held fitness facilities are required to take life-saving action when a patron is in apparent danger. In Dawkins v. Fitness International, LLC, 2022 IL 127561 (Il. Sup. Ct., decided May 22, 2022), a 69-year-old woman was exercising at an Oswego fitness facility when she stopped…
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, will team up again with Dan Webb of Winston & Strawn to participate in The Trial of Socrates, held on May 22, 2023, and sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum (NHM). Ten years ago, Clifford and Webb defended Socrates on charges of corrupting young people with his ideas and disrespecting the Greek gods. In the real trial in 399 B.C., Socrates was put to…
Throughout March we celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional women who work hard to create change in the world. Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is no exception. Establishing her career as a successful personal injury attorney took years of hard work, long days, and sacrifice. Spotlighted by High Impact, a litigation support firm that provides custom law graphics to educate and engage audiences during trial and mediation, Sarah shares what, and more importantly…
On March 7, 2023, John V. Kalantzis, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, delivered a presentation about Greece to children at Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth. Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, partnered with the Chicago Bar Foundation and the Chicago Bar Association, that works with lawyer volunteers to provide educational opportunities, mentorship, and literacy tutoring to children in the Chicago area. John’s presentation took students on a virtual tour of Greece, introducing them to…
Vote for Clifford Law Offices in The National Law Journal’s 2023 “Best of the Midwest” reader’s rankings survey under the category of Best “Personal Injury Firm” in the Midwest! Lawyers, legal support staff, judges, and in-house counsel can place their votes between March 13 through April 7, 2023. In 2022, Clifford Law Offices was voted by readers of The National Law Journal as the First Place recipient in the Best “Personal Injury Firm” category as…