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By John V. Kalantzis and Tracy A. Brammeier The crashes of Lion Air flight JT610 in October 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 in March 2019, both Boeing 737 MAX planes, were initiated by a single malfunctioning sensor, which led to the pilots fighting a new flight control system that forced the planes into a deadly nosedive minutes after takeoff causing the deaths of 346 people. That system utilized software called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation…

When it comes to personal injury cases and representing clients, three words best sum up Keith Hebeisen’s approach: discipline, dedication, and depositions. A partner at Clifford Law Offices, Keith joined the firm in 1984 and since that time has emerged as one of Chicago’s leading medical malpractice attorneys. But one doesn’t reach that level of respect and achievement without countless hours of work, from extensive interactions with his clients to years of reading and studying…

It’s that time of year when parents head to the stores (or more likely in 2020, go online) to find and purchase the toys their children want this holiday season. It’s also the time of year when safety groups release their annual “most dangerous toys” lists as a reminder to parents to research an item’s potential hazards before clicking the “buy now” button. About 240,000 children are treated at hospital emergency rooms for toy-related injuries each year…

There is perhaps no other type of passenger vehicle crash more frightening or devastating than an aviation accident. From the Tenerife Airport Disaster in 1977 to the recent Boeing 737 Max8 crash in Ethiopia, aviation accidents are more often than not catastrophic and devastating for more than just the people on the plane. And while the total number of aviation accidents has decreased since the 1980s, when they happen, the results are utterly detrimental. What…

Boeing and American Airlines will be hosting a 737 MAX 8 marketing event on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, that involves flying reporters and videographers on the aircraft. The MAX fleet was grounded for 20 months following two crashes of the dangerous plane that killed 346 people in two separate crashes within five months. Reporters will be flown round trip from Dallas, Texas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, during this marketing event. Families of victims of the Boeing…

A medical malpractice case is a type of case involving the misconduct of a hospital, nurse, technician, radiologist, or a hospital’s policies or procedures. You, your family, or your loved one need to have the results that will help you move forward in your life. It’s absolutely important to have a qualified team investigate, work up, and try your medical malpractice case. That qualified team needs to be made up of people who know the…

Clifford Law Offices is a Musical Benefactor of this year’s Deck The Hall concert. The Deck The Hall concert has been an Old St. Patrick’s Church tradition for over 25 years! Guests will enjoy music by Metropolis Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Daugherty Jazz Trio, Irish Trad band, Old St. Pat’s Choir, some of your favorite soloists, and more. The virtual event will be held on Friday, December 18 at 7 p.m. and is completely free. More…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices and head of its medical malpractice group, will be speaking at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association annual Medical Malpractice seminar. Hebeisen, a past ITLA President and Editor of its Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook since 1992 used by lawyers across the state, will be speaking at the virtual seminar on “The Lost Chance Doctrine After Bailey v. Mercy Hospital.” Bailey (2020 IL App (1st) 182702) is a case…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, and his wife Joan have long supported the arts in Chicago, and once again they are Lead Sponsors in the LCA’s 2020 fundraising efforts. In 2018, they were awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA) for their untiring volunteer and philanthropic work in the arts community. In particular, Joan Clifford served three terms as Immediate Past Chair of…