Results
Talk is cheap. Many lawyers claim they can handle your case but do they have the results to back it up? We do. Here are just a few examples of the results we have obtained for clients:
Just a few notable results:
Pedestrian accident – $4,000,000 verdict for woman struck while walking on sidewalk
Trucking crash – $1,400,000 settlement for man who suffered neck and other injuries in semi-truck crash
Construction accident – $1,325,000 for man who suffered broken neck in construction accident
Construction accident – $1,800,000 for man who suffered injuries when crane collapsed (co-counsel Shawn Kasserman)
Car crash – $587,000 for woman who suffered amputated finger in car crash
Pedestrian accident – $496,500 verdict for pedestrian crossing busy street at night
Motorcycle crash – $175,000 for man who lost part of finger in motorcycle crash
Slip, trip and fall – $349,000 for man who slipped on food left on step
Slip, trip and fall – big verdict for mom and her son when they fall on spill Wal-Mart employee left. Clieck here: premises-liability-mom-holding-baby-falls-on-wet-wal-mart-floor
Pedestrian – $300,000 to family of a woman killed as a result of truck driver’s negligence when she was crossing against the light. Result: $300,000 (policy limits).
And hundreds more. At Dixon Law Office, our caring staff has been Making It Right for our clients for decades. We have obtained millions and millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. Call us today at 888-354-9880 and let us do our best work for you today.
VERDICT FOR INJURED WOMAN – $4,000,000
Dixon Law Office founder, G. Grant Dixon III, obtained a $4,000,000 verdict on behalf of an 83 year-old woman. The woman had left her home and was walking to the store to buy some milk. A car suddenly drove up the curb and onto the sidewalk, striking the woman. She had terrible injuries including multiple fractures to her leg and a “de-gloving” of the leg, a traumatic removal of the skin from the leg. She spent four months in the hospital recovering.
Dixon took the case over from another lawyer who was unable to make any progress. Dixon filed suit. The case claimed the driver was negligent and also alleged the car was owned by the driver’s son and that the son was responsible for entrusting the vehicle to the father At trial, Dixon argued the man passed out at the wheel and struck the walking woman The judge entered the verdict against both the driver and son. “The size of the verdict speaks to how seriously this woman was injured,” Dixon said. Dixon continued, “we were able to show that these injures were significant and that both the driver and his son were responsible for those injuries.”
$826,000 Settlement: Overcoming Complex Liability After an 8-Year-Old Boy Suffers a Catastrophic Brain Injury
The Incident: A Family Visit Turns into a Nightmare
What should have been a fun family trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. Our client, an 8-year-old boy from Chicago, was visiting his aunt’s home. While playing upstairs with his cousins, a loaded BB gun was recklessly left accessible by the parents of his cousin. The gun was discharged, and our young client was shot directly in the head.
The Injuries: A Traumatic Brain Injury and Impossible Medical Choices
Many people mistakenly think of BB guns as toys. They are not. The pellet penetrated the child’s skull and violently lodged deeply inside his brain. He flew back home to Chicago and immediately sought medical treatment. Upon seeing the lodged BB, he had to be airlifted to University of Chicago to receive elite, specialized neurological treatment.
The medical reality was terrifying. Our client suffered a catastrophic skull fracture and a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After extensive imaging and consultations, neurosurgeons determined that attempting to surgically remove the BB pellet carried too high a risk of causing even further, permanent brain damage.
As a result, the pellet remains lodged in his brain. The 10-year-old boy is now forced to endure a lifetime of debilitating symptoms, including chronic headaches, severe vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, and agonizing tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The invisible scars are just as severe—he suffers from severe anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ongoing cognitive difficulties that will impact his schooling and future.
The Litigation: Winning a Highly Difficult, Out-of-State Liability Case
This was an incredibly complex case. Establishing liability when children are playing together at a relative’s home in another state is notoriously difficult. Homeowners insurance companies fight these claims aggressively, often trying to blame the children involved or arguing that the incident was an “unforeseeable accident” to completely deny coverage.
At Dixon Law Office, we do not shy away from difficult liability or unusual facts. We meticulously investigated the chain of events, establishing the absolute negligence of failing to secure a dangerous weapon in a home with children. We successfully navigated the complexities of an injury that occurred in Florida but required lifelong medical care back here in Illinois.
The Result: $826,000 Settlement to Secure a Child’s Future
We aggressively built an overwhelming case detailing the permanent, catastrophic impact on this young boy’s life. We completely cornered the homeowners insurance company, leaving them no choice but to surrender. We secured a massive $826,000 settlement, ensuring that this child has the financial resources necessary to afford the lifelong neurological, psychological, and cognitive care he will require.
Forcing GEICO to Pay After an Itasca Rear-End Crash on Route 53
The Crash: Nowhere to Go in Heavy Traffic
Our client was driving safely southbound on Illinois Route 53, near the Hamilton Lakes exit in Itasca (DuPage County). He was in the right-most lane and completely stopped in heavy, standstill traffic. Without warning, a careless driver failed to stop and violently rear-ended our client’s vehicle. When you are trapped in traffic, you are completely defenseless against a negligent driver coming up from behind.
The Injuries: Months of Therapy and Unexpected Dental Trauma
Insurance companies love to call rear-end collisions “minor fender benders,” but the human body isn’t built to absorb that kind of sudden, whipping impact. Following the crash, our client developed severe neck and middle back pain that required three grueling months of physical therapy to resolve.
Additionally, the violent force of the collision caused an unexpected and painful dental injury—a hole in one of his front teeth directly attributed to the crash, which required specialized dental treatment to repair.
The Result: $10,200 Settlement to Cover Every Bill
GEICO Casualty Company was the insurance provider for the at-fault driver. Giants like GEICO frequently try to dismiss these types of collisions, arguing that if the car isn’t completely destroyed, the driver can’t be badly hurt. They routinely try to deny coverage for unusual injuries like dental trauma.
At Dixon Law Office, we don’t let insurance adjusters play doctor. We meticulously documented his months of physical therapy and his dental records, proving the crash was the direct cause of his suffering. We aggressively pursued the claim and forced GEICO to pay a $10,200 settlement, ensuring our client was not left footing the bill for someone else’s negligence.
There Are No Small Cases, Only Small Lawyers.
Whether your case requires a $10,000 settlement to cover physical therapy or a $1,000,000 settlement for catastrophic trauma, our commitment remains exactly the same. Insurance companies will do everything they can to downplay your injuries and protect their profits. With over 30 years of experience exclusively representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, the team at Dixon Law Office knows how to investigate the facts, validate your suffering, and beat them at their own game.
Defendant Didn’t Stop – Our Client Didn’t Stop Believing – $285,000 Settlement: Securing Justice After a Devastating Kankakee T-Bone Crash
The Crash: A Reckless Driver Did Not Stop at Stop Sign Our client was traveling safely eastbound near the intersection of 8000th Street and 4000th Street in Kankakee. Without warning, a careless driver completely ignored a stop sign and blew through the intersection. The defendant’s vehicle T-boned our client’s car, smashing directly into the passenger side door and rear quarter panel.
The Injuries: Severe Spinal Trauma and Grueling Rehabilitation The impact was catastrophic. Our client required emergency trauma care at AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital. The violent force of the crash caused severe spinal damage, leaving our client with herniated discs in both his neck and lower back.
This type of spinal trauma is excruciating. It caused a head injury, debilitating neck and back pain, and severe nerve compression that resulted in shooting leg pain and numbness in his left foot. To regain basic function, our client had to endure a grueling and painful recovery process, including painful spinal injections at Pinnacle Pain Management and extensive, ongoing physical therapy at both Athletico and ATI Physical Therapy.
The Result: $285,000 Settlement to Cover Massive Medical Bills The at-fault driver’s insurance carrier, Encova Insurance Company, was on the hook. Insurance companies often try to downplay back and neck injuries, attempting to write them off as minor sprains. We didn’t let them get away with it. By meticulously documenting our client’s massive medical treatments and the severe daily impact of his herniated discs, we aggressively forced Encova to pay a $285,000 settlement. This covered our client’s medical bills and compensated him for the pain and suffering he endured.
Exotic Pet Attack Results in $260,000 Settlement
The Incident: A Negligent Owner and a Vicious Animal Our client was visiting a friend’s guesthouse in Barrington Hills when the homeowner made a dangerously negligent decision. They released their exotic pet—a capuchin monkey that was typically kept safely in a locked room—into the house. Without warning, the wild animal became highly aggressive. It jumped on our client and then viciously bit her right hand.
The Injuries: Severed Nerves and Permanent Limitations Animal bites can cause catastrophic tissue damage, and the impact on our client was life-altering. The monkey’s bite completely severed the ulnar digital nerve in our client’s thumb. While the wound eventually closed—leaving a permanent, visible scar—the internal damage cannot be undone.
Our client was left with chronic pain, severe numbness, and a permanent loss of fine motor function. Because of this preventable attack, she faces a lifetime of functional limitations, struggling with basic, daily tasks that most people take for granted, like gripping objects, tying her shoes, or even brushing her hair.
The Result: $260,000 Settlement for a Complex Claim Unusual cases like exotic animal attacks require relentless legal expertise. Insurance companies often try to exploit loopholes to avoid paying for injuries caused by exotic or dangerous pets. We didn’t give them the chance. We built a bulletproof case establishing the homeowner’s clear negligence, forcing Farmers Insurance Company to pay a $260,000 settlement to secure our client’s future.
Representing an NBA Hall of Famer After a Chicago Hotel Fall
When elite athletes need legal protection, they turn to Dixon Law Office. Because of our 30-year track record of outstanding results and reputation of fierce representation, a legendary NBA Hall of Fame player personally sought out our firm after being injured due to corporate negligence here in Chicago.
The Incident: A Hazard at a Premier Hotel On the weekend of the NBA All-Star Game, our high-profile client was walking through the main lobby of the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel. Because the premises were not safely maintained, he suffered a sudden, dangerous slip and fall, violently twisting his lower back.
The Injuries: Playing Through the Pain Professional athletes are intimately familiar with pushing through physical pain, and our client’s dedication to his sport was no exception. Despite suffering a severe lower back injury in the fall, he pushed through the agony to honor his strict obligations to franchise owners at the All-Star game. Immediately after fulfilling his duties, he had to undergo a rigorous course of specialized rehabilitation to treat his spinal injuries.
The Result: A Highly Favorable Settlement The hotel’s corporate claims management company, Sedgwick, was on the other side of this case. You don’t build a Hall of Fame basketball career by backing down, and neither do we. We aggressively pursued the premises liability claim, proving the hotel failed to keep its VIP guests safe.
To protect our client’s privacy and status, we demanded and secured a highly favorable settlement that fully compensated him for his injuries and treatment.
Trusted by Hall of Famers. Ready to Fight for You. Whether you are a professional athlete, a VIP, or a hardworking Chicago resident, you deserve elite legal representation when a negligent corporation causes you harm. With over 30 years of experience exclusively representing plaintiffs, the team at Dixon Law Office provides every single client with Hall of Fame-level advocacy.
$100,000 Maximum Policy Settlement: Making State Farm Pay After a Traumatic Midlothian Motorcycle Crash
The Crash: A Negligent Driver Blows a Stop Sign
Our client was enjoying an evening motorcycle ride, traveling northbound on Cicero Avenue. At the intersection of 149th Street, a careless driver completely failed to yield at the stop sign, pulling directly into our client’s path. With absolutely no time or space to stop, our client collided with the rear side of the defendant’s vehicle, violently throwing him from his bike.
The Injuries: Shattered Bones and Lingering Psychological Trauma
The damage was severe. Our client was rushed by the Midlothian Fire Department to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn for emergency trauma care. His injuries were both physically and mentally devastating, including:
- A fractured right fibula (lower leg bone) that required immediate surgery, casting, and the permanent placement of a metal plate and 8 screws.
- Severe lacerations to his right elbow requiring stitches, leaving him with diminished strength and a limited range of motion.
- A sprained left ankle and painful road rash across the entire right side of his body.
The physical scars are only half the battle. Our client continues to suffer from the painful lingering effects of the surgical hardware in his leg, as well as severe anxiety and psychological trauma whenever he hears traffic or sees other motorcycles on the road.
The Result: $100,000 Policy Limits Settlement
State Farm was the insurance company for the at-fault driver. Insurance adjusters notoriously hold biases against motorcyclists and try to minimize invisible injuries like anxiety and trauma. At Dixon Law Office, we don’t let them get away with it. We aggressively presented the full scope of our client’s physical and emotional suffering, forcing State Farm to surrender their absolute maximum policy limits: $100,000. We ensured our client received every single penny available under the law.
$310,000 Settlement: Defeating Massive Corporations in a Complex Lombard “Black Ice” Case
The Incident: A Hidden Hazard Caught on Camera
Our client was simply walking toward the entrance of the Mariano’s grocery store on West Roosevelt Road in Lombard. As he stepped from the parking lot onto the sidewalk, his foot hit a patch of completely invisible “black ice,” sending him flying forward, crashing violently to the sidewalk. The terrifying fall was captured entirely on store surveillance video.
The Litigation: Uncovering the Truth When the Defense Blamed the Victim
When the insurance companies for the defendants refused to settled, Dixon Law Office filed suit for our client. This case was heavily litigated. Even with video evidence of the fall, the defense tried to deny responsibility, claiming our client simply “tripped on his own two feet.” At Dixon Law Office, we don’t let corporations gaslight our clients.
Through relentless investigation and the legal discovery process, we uncovered the smoking gun: the property’s snow plow contractor had negligently pushed the snow into a hazardous location, directly violating their contract with the grocery chain. This allowed the snow to melt, run across the pedestrian walkway, and refreeze into a hidden, icy trap. They created the danger, and we proved it.
The Injuries: Massive Trauma and Extensive Rehabilitation
The impact of the fall was devastating. Our client was rushed by the Lombard Fire Department to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, where he underwent major surgery to repair a fractured left femur. Following surgery, he had to be transferred to Burgess Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for intensive recovery. In addition to his shattered leg, he sustained:
- A traumatic, complete tear of his rotator cuff.
- A head injury with visible forehead abrasions.
- Severe, lingering pain in his hip and the left side of his neck.
The Result: $310,000 Settlement at Mediation
We took on a massive roster of corporate defendants—including Kroger, Roundy’s, the property owners, and the negligent snow contractors. Faced with our overwhelming evidence of their negligence and the severe toll it took on our client, their insurance carrier, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, finally surrendered. We secured a $310,000 settlement at mediation, ensuring our client was fully compensated for his catastrophic injuries, surgeries, and extensive rehab.
$100,000 Maximum Policy Settlement: Protecting a Non-English Speaking Client After a Chicago Crash
The Crash: A Red-Light Runner Causes Havoc Our client was safely driving northbound on Washington Avenue, entering the intersection at Roosevelt Road in Chicago on a solid green light. Out of nowhere, the defendant recklessly blew through a red light and violently slammed into our client’s vehicle.
The Challenge: Fighting for a Client Who Only Spoke Japanese Being in a severe car crash is terrifying. But being severely injured when you do not speak English adds an entirely different level of fear and vulnerability. Our client only spoke Japanese. Often, insurance companies try to take advantage of a language barrier to confuse victims, rush them into recorded statements, or lowball their claims. At Dixon Law Office, we refuse to let that happen. We bridged the communication gap to ensure she had a fierce, unwavering advocate in her corner.
The Injuries: A Broken Hand Requiring Surgery The violent impact left our client with debilitating neck and leg pain, but her most severe trauma was a badly broken hand. She required immediate treatment at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago and complex surgical intervention at the Northwestern Center for Hand Surgery to repair the damage and begin her recovery.
The Result: $100,000 Policy Limits Settlement We made sure our client’s voice was heard loud and clear. We aggressively built her case and completely shut down any opportunity for the defense to exploit her situation. We would not allow the insurance company to take advantage of her because she did not speak English. Our relentless pursuit forced the at-fault driver’s insurance company to surrender their absolute maximum policy limits: $100,000.
$8,500 Settlement: Holding a Negligent Landlord Accountable for a Dangerous Oak Brook Deck Collapse
The Incident: Rotted Wood and a Terrifying Fall Landlords have a legal duty to keep their rental properties safe. When they cut corners on basic maintenance, innocent tenants get hurt. Our client was simply walking out onto the elevated wooden deck at his Oak Brook rental property. Without warning, the structurally compromised wood gave way. A board snapped beneath his feet, plunging our client completely through the deck up to his waist.
The Injuries: Deep Lacerations and Emergency Transport Falling through jagged, splintered wood is both terrifying and painful. Our client was trapped and suffered multiple deep, bleeding lacerations all over his right leg. The injuries were severe enough to require an immediate 911 response. He was carefully extricated by the Oak Brook Fire Department and transported by ambulance to UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital for emergency wound care.
The Result: $8,500 Premises Liability Settlement The landlord’s insurance carrier was Pekin Insurance Company. Insurance companies often try to brush off lacerations or blame the victim in premises liability cases. We didn’t let them. We aggressively pursued the claim, proving the landlord’s negligence, and secured an $8,500 settlement. We made sure our client was compensated for his medical bills, his pain, and the trauma of the sudden collapse.
$100,000 Maximum Policy Settlement: Beating GEICO After a Devastating Brookfield Motorcycle Crash
The Crash: A Driver Negligently Cuts Off a Motorcyclist Our client was riding his motorcycle through an intersection in Brookfield when a careless driver suddenly pulled directly into his path. With absolutely no time or space to react, our client violently collided with the defendant’s vehicle.
The Injuries: Broken Hands and Emergency Eye Surgery The trauma from the crash was immense. Our client was immediately rushed by ambulance to Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. The collision left him temporarily incapacitated and in sheer agony, sustaining severe injuries that included:
- Fractures in both his right and left hands, stripping away his independence and making basic daily tasks impossible.
- A severe laceration to his right eye that required surgical intervention to repair.
- Multiple fractured ribs, making it incredibly painful to simply breathe, laugh, or cough.
- Severe abrasions and road rash across his body.
The Result: $100,000 Policy Limits Settlement GEICO insured the at-fault driver. At Dixon Law Office, we know exactly how companies like GEICO operate—they often look for any excuse to blame the motorcyclist and minimize the payout. We didn’t give them that chance in this case. We aggressively built a bulletproof case, forcing GEICO to surrender their absolute maximum policy limits: $100,000. We made sure our client recovered every single dollar available under the driver’s policy.
Maximum Policy Settlement: Making State Farm Pay After a Devastating Chicago Motorcycle Crash
The Crash: Ejected by a Careless U-Turn Our client was enjoying a ride as a passenger on a motorcycle traveling eastbound on 56th Street in Chicago. Suddenly, a careless driver made a dangerous U-turn directly into their path. The collision violently ejected our client from the motorcycle, throwing her through the air until her face struck the concrete curb.
The Injuries: Severe Facial Trauma and Disfigurement The impact was catastrophic. Our client was rushed by a Chicago Fire Department ambulance to MacNeal Hospital. She sustained full-body trauma, including severe pain in her neck, back, pelvis, and both knees, along with massive facial bruising.
The most devastating injuries, however, were to her mouth and face. The impact knocked out her two front teeth and chipped several others, leaving her visibly disfigured. The road to recovery was long and excruciating. She had to endure complex, painful dental surgeries, including a bone graft, just to prepare her jaw for dental implants so she could smile and eat normally again.
The Result: $50,000 Policy Limits Settlement State Farm was the insurance company for the wrong-way driver. At Dixon Law Office, our decades of experience dealing with State Farm taught us that they would try to protect their own bottom line. Facing a client with permanent dental injuries and massive medical bills, we aggressively built the case and refused to compromise. We forced State Farm Insurance Company to surrender their absolute maximum policy limits: $50,000. We made sure our client walked away with every single penny available under the at-fault driver’s policy.
$25,000 Maximum Policy Settlement: Holding Liberty Mutual Accountable for a Lombard Parking Lot Crash
The Crash: Struck While Parked and Defenseless Our client was safely parked with her engine off outside Lawrence’s Fish and Chips on East Roosevelt Road in Lombard. Without warning, a careless driver rapidly backed into the driver’s side of our client’s vehicle. The sudden and violent impact forced our client’s left foot to jam hard into the emergency brake assembly.
The Injuries: Severe Swelling and a Long Recovery The collision caused painful trauma to our client’s left foot and ankle. What an insurance adjuster might try to dismiss as a “simple contusion” was actually a debilitating injury that resulted in severe, persistent swelling. Our client was forced into a medical walking boot to stabilize the foot and had to endure a lengthy course of physical therapy at Athletico Physical Therapy just to regain basic mobility.
The Result: $25,000 Policy Limits Settlement Parking lot collisions are notoriously difficult because insurance companies almost always try to claim “shared fault” to avoid paying. We didn’t let Liberty Mutual play that game. We proved their driver was 100% responsible and aggressively demanded full compensation.
As a result, we forced Liberty Mutual Insurance Company to pay out their absolute maximum policy limits: $25,000. We successfully recovered every available dollar for our client.
$100,000 Maximum Policy Settlement: Defeating State Farm After a Bartlett T-Bone Crash
A Reckless Driver Runs a Red Light Our client was simply making a legal left turn on a green light at the intersection of Army Trail Road and Gerber Road in Bartlett (DuPage County). Without warning, another driver recklessly blew through the red light, violently T-boning our client’s vehicle on the passenger side.
The Injuries: Fighting Back When the Defense Tries to Deny the Pain The impact was so severe that our client was rushed by ambulance to Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. She sustained severe, debilitating injuries, including:
- A herniated disc in her lower back (L5-S1) causing chronic, debilitating sciatica and sharp, shooting pain down her leg.
- Severe chest wall and rib trauma that made it incredibly painful just to breathe or twist.
- Neck and mid-back dysfunction, severe hip pain, and nerve damage causing tingling in her right hand.
Even with these massive injuries, the defense tried to dispute the severity of her herniated disc. They tried to minimize her suffering. At Dixon Law Office, we don’t let insurance companies get away with those tactics.
The Result: $100,000 Policy Limits Settlement We aggressively built the case and refused to back down. As a result, we forced State Farm to pay out the absolute maximum amount allowed under the at-fault driver’s insurance policy: $100,000. We made sure our client walked away with every single penny available to her.
$100,000 Maximum Policy Limit Settlement: TBI & Severe Auto Accident in Elburn, Illinois
Case Type: Auto Accident / Personal Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Claim
Total Settlement: $100,000.00 (Maximum Available Policy Limits Exhausted)
The Accident: Red Light Collision in Kane County
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at approximately 6:30 AM, our client was involved in a devastating collision at the intersection of Kesslinger Road and Route 47 (Main Street) in Elburn, Illinois. Our client was driving eastbound on Kesslinger Road when the defendant driver negligently ran a red light, violently striking our client’s vehicle.
Following the crash, our client was immediately transported by ambulance to Delnor Hospital. Due to the severe, life-threatening nature of his head trauma and fractures, he was subsequently transferred to Loyola University Medical Center for specialized trauma care.
Catastrophic Injuries & Extensive Medical Treatment
The impact of the collision left our client permanently disabled. He suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) alongside multiple severe fractures that required intensive surgical intervention, including an Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgery on December 2, 2022, to implant a plate and 12 screws into his right clavicle.
His catastrophic injuries included:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Severe closed head injury, skull fracture, epidural hematoma, inferior temporal sub-dural hematoma, parafalcine sub-dural hematoma, left sylvian cistern subarachnoid hemorrhage, left prepontine cistern subarachnoid hemorrhage, and brain bleed.
- Severe Facial & Cranial Trauma: Sphenoid bone fracture, facial fractures, facial palsy, and severe, ongoing double vision.
- Orthopedic Injuries: Right clavicle fracture requiring ORIF surgery and multiple fractured ribs.
- Long-Term Complications: Ongoing neurologic issues affecting his eyesight, slurred speech, severe numbness, and permanent disability requiring the use of a cane to walk.
Strategic Legal Recovery: Exhausting All Available Insurance Policies
When a negligent driver causes catastrophic injuries but lacks sufficient insurance coverage, an experienced personal injury attorney must look for every available avenue for compensation. In this case, our legal team successfully navigated a two-phase settlement process to secure the absolute maximum compensation available under all applicable insurance policies.
Settlement Breakdown:
- Phase 1 (Liability Claim): We secured the maximum policy limit of $50,000.00 from the at-fault defendant’s auto insurance policy with Allstate.
- Phase 2 (Underinsured Motorist Claim): Because the defendant’s coverage was grossly insufficient to cover our client’s immense medical bills and lifelong disability, we aggressively pursued an Underinsured Motorist (UIM) claim through our client’s own insurance provider, USAA General Indemnity Company. We successfully recovered the remaining $50,000.00 available under his $100,000 total UIM policy.
Result: A combined total settlement of $100,000.00, representing a complete exhaustion of all available liability and underinsured motorist limits. Learn more HERE.
$275,000 Settlement for Palos Hills Trip-and-Fall Injury
A routine walk with a dog turned into a life-altering event for one Palos Hills resident. At Dixon Law Office, we recently secured a $275,000 settlement for a client who suffered severe injuries due to a hidden property hazard.
The Incident: A Hidden Danger at Scenic Tree Condominiums
On May 26, 2023, our client was walking her dog in a designated area at the Scenic Tree Condominium complex, located at 8429 West 101st Street in Palos Hills. While walking through what appeared to be a safe, grassy area, she stepped into a large, deep hole that was completely obscured by overgrown grass.
This type of “hidden trap” is a classic example of premises liability, where a property owner fails to maintain a safe environment for residents and guests.
Severe Injuries and Long-Term Impact
The force of the fall resulted in devastating orthopedic injuries that required immediate medical intervention:
- Left Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture: A complex break involving all three sides of the ankle.
- Surgical Reconstruction: The client underwent surgery to place a permanent plate and screws to stabilize the joint.
- Right Ankle Sprain: Compensatory strain and injury to the opposite limb.
- Post-Traumatic Tibiofibular Synostosis: A serious complication where bone grows between the tibia and fibula, often following severe trauma.
Even after surgery, our client continues to battle chronic swelling, pain, and a limited range of motion. These injuries have made simple tasks—like standing or walking for long periods—incredibly difficult.
How Dixon Law Office Won the Case
Insurance companies often try to blame the victim in trip-and-fall cases, claiming the hazard was “open and obvious.” To counter this, our legal team conducted an in-depth investigation, including:
- Multiple Scene Visits: Documenting the site to prove the hole was a hidden danger.
- Photography: Capturing the exact conditions that led to the fall.
- Property Record Searches: Identifying the responsible parties and their history of maintenance.
By building an undeniable mountain of evidence, we were able to hold the property’s insurance carrier accountable. The case ultimately settled for $275,000, providing our client with the financial resources needed for her ongoing recovery.
$75,000 Double Policy Limit Settlement for Schiller Park Multi-Vehicle Collision
A Friday afternoon commute in Schiller Park turned catastrophic when a chain-reaction crash forced our client into a violent, head-on collision. Dixon Law Office successfully secured the maximum possible recovery—$75,000 in combined policy limits—from both drivers involved in the negligence.
The Crash: A Chain Reaction on Lawrence Avenue
On January 20, 2023, at approximately 4:12 PM, our client was traveling westbound in the left lane of Lawrence Avenue near Michigan Avenue in Schiller Park, Illinois.
The sequence of events that led to the crash involved three vehicles:
- Driver 1 was stopped eastbound on Lawrence Avenue, waiting to turn left onto Michigan Avenue with their wheels turned.
- Driver 2 failed to stop and rear-ended Driver 1.
- The force of this rear-end impact pushed Driver 1 across the centerline and directly into the path of our client, resulting in a high-speed, head-on collision.
Catastrophic Orthopedic Injuries
The violence of the impact caused our client to suffer “open” and “comminuted” (shattered) fractures, requiring immediate emergency transport to AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center. Her injuries included:
- Comminuted Fractures of the Radius and Ulna: Both bones in the forearm were shattered.
- Intra-Articular Radial Fracture: A vertical break extending into the wrist joint.
- Small Finger Fracture: A comminuted fracture at the base of the fifth proximal phalanx.
- Severe Seatbelt Trauma: Extensive chest pain and internal soreness from the force of the restraint.
Emergency Surgery and Recovery
Our client underwent immediate surgery to save the use of her arm and hand. The procedure included Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)—where surgeons used metal hardware to piece the bones back together—as well as surgical pinning of her finger. She remained hospitalized for three days following the operation.
Maximizing Recovery: The “Policy Limit” Victory
In cases involving catastrophic injuries, the medical bills often exceed the available insurance. In this instance, Dixon Law Office fought to ensure every available dollar was recovered for our client.
We successfully secured the combined policy limits of both defendants:
- $50,000 from Driver 2’s State Farm policy.
- $25,000 from Driver 1’s State Farm policy.
By holding both the driver who initiated the chain reaction and the driver who failed to keep their wheels straight while waiting to turn accountable, we were able to provide our client with the total $75,000 available under their respective coverages.
Dixon Law Office Legal Tip
Many drivers don’t realize that keeping your wheels turned toward traffic while waiting to turn left is a major safety risk. If you are rear-ended, those turned wheels act as a “launchpad” into oncoming traffic.
$64,550 Settlement for Skokie Boulevard Rear-End Collision
Location: Skokie, Illinois (Near the 9900 Block of Skokie Blvd)
Case Type: Rear-End Collision / Emergency Vehicle Right-of-Way Court: Cook County Circuit Court (Daley Center)
The Incident on Skokie Boulevard
On the evening of Thursday, January 12, 2023, our client was traveling southbound on Skokie Boulevard near the 9900 block—a busy stretch of road just south of Old Orchard. At approximately 9:20 PM, a Skokie Fire Department vehicle approached from the opposite direction with its emergency lights fully activated.
Our client did exactly what most responsible drivers in Skokie are trained to do: he slowed down and brought his vehicle to a complete stop to allow the emergency responders to pass safely.
The Crash and the Insurance Company’s Denial
While stationary, our client’s vehicle was violently struck from behind by a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The other driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and following too closely to react to the flow of traffic.
Despite the clear facts, the insurance company refused to take responsibility. They attempted to blame our client, claiming he “suddenly stopped” and caused the crash. They used this “sudden stop” defense to avoid paying for the persistent back pain our client suffered as a result of the impact.
How Dixon Law Office Secured the Result
When the insurance company refused to make a fair offer, we didn’t back down. We filed suit in the Cook County Circuit Court.
Even in cases where a client may be a “difficult” witness or the defense is aggressive, the key to a successful recovery is showing the opposition that you are prepared to go the distance. After we completed our client’s deposition and demonstrated that we were ready to move toward trial, the insurance company’s stance shifted.
The case settled for $64,550.29. That was nearly 5X the pre-suit offer!
Legal Note: In Illinois, drivers are required to yield to emergency vehicles. Stopping in traffic for a Skokie ambulance or fire truck isn’t just “safe”—it’s the law. If you are hit from behind while following these rules, the trailing driver is usually at fault.
$50,000 Policy Limit Settlement for Oswego Intersection Crash
Location: Intersection of Ridge Road and Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL
Case Type: Uninsured Motorist (UM) Claim / Left-Turn Collision
Recovery: $50,000.00 (Full Policy Limits)
The Crash at Ridge Road and Plainfield Road
On September 3, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, our client was positioned in the left-turn lane at the busy intersection of Ridge Road and Plainfield Road [41.6191° N, 88.2141° W] in Oswego, Illinois.
The traffic light had just turned green and was waiting for the appropriate gap to turn northbound onto Ridge Road when another driver accelerated through the intersection on a yellow light. The defendant’s vehicle struck our client’s car with significant force, resulting in a complex multi-injury scenario.
The Challenge: An Uninsured Driver in Kendall County
Following the collision, it was discovered that the at-fault driver was uninsured. This is a nightmare scenario for many victims: facing mounting medical bills with no apparent way to hold the other driver financially accountable.
However, Dixon Law Office pivoted the strategy to an Uninsured Motorist (UM) claim. We turned to our client’s own insurance policy to ensure he was not left paying for someone else’s negligence.
Serious Injuries from a “Yellow Light” Dash
The impact of the crash was severe. Our client suffered a variety of painful injuries that required immediate and ongoing medical attention, including:
- A closed nondisplaced fracture of the proximal phalanx (left ring finger).
- Acute pain in both knees and left hip pain.
- Abdominal bruising caused by the force of the seatbelt.
- Contusions to the left forearm and thumb pain.
The Result: Maximum Recovery
Insurance companies often try to minimize uninsured motorist claims, treating their own policyholders like adversaries. We fought to prove the full extent of the injuries and the absolute liability of the uninsured driver.
As a result of our aggressive advocacy, the insurance company agreed to pay the full policy limits of $50,000.00 to settle the claim.
Policy-limits Settlement Reached for Lyons Minor Following Serious Fall from Vehicle on South Amelia Avenue
Summary of the Case On September 15, 2024, a serious incident occurred near 4345 S. Amelia Avenue in Lyons, Illinois. Our client, a 17-year-old student at Morton West High School, sustained life-altering injuries after a fall from a moving 2003 Honda Accord. The driver suddenly accelerated while the minor was on the vehicle’s trunk, causing the client to strike his head on the roadway.
Medical Impact and Recovery The injuries were catastrophic. The victim was transported by the Lyons Fire Department to MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn before being transferred to Loyola University Medical Center as a Level 2 trauma patient. His diagnoses included:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with bifrontal and bitemporal hemorrhagic contusions.
- Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury and non-displaced right occipital bone fracture.
- Diplopia (Double Vision) and post-traumatic seizures.
Following acute care, the client underwent intensive inpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago and continued outpatient therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Burr Ridge to address cognitive-communicative deficits and mobility impairments.
Overcoming Liability Challenges
While many firms might decline a case where a client was “riding on a trunk,” at Dixon Law Office we specialize in making the impossible possible. Despite significant claims of contributory negligence, our firm demonstrated the driver’s reckless conduct. We successfully compelled State Farm Insurance to tender the full $25,000 policy limits, ensuring our client received the maximum recovery available under the defendant’s policy.
Case Type: Auto – Driver
Client was driving into an intersection in La Grange, Illinois on a green light, when a car turned in front of her. A collision ensued in which the client sustained injuries to her hands, including a fracture. Settlement: $140,000
Case Type: Auto – Driver
Client was driving when the defendant ran a yield sign and hit her car on the driver’s side and rear. She sustained a neck injury for which she needed surgery to place a titanium plate in her spine and extensive therapy. Settlement: $90,000
Case Type: Bicycle
Client was riding her bike preparing to make a left turn when a car pulled out in front of her as she entered the left turn lane. Client slammed on the brakes, causing her to fall from her bike, resulting in shoulder injury and severe PTSD. Settlement: $250,000 (policy limits)
Case Type: Pedestrian
Client was reaching inside her car for her snow brush to clean off her car when she was struck by car. Injuries included bruises and lacerations to her back, pelvis, both legs, left ankle, and right elbow. Settlement: $100,000 (policy limits)
Case Type: Legal Malpractice
A lawyer improperly wrote a divorce court order that allowed his client to obtain excessive funds from the ex-husband’s retirement account. The lawyer was sued for malpractice. Settlement: $110,000
Case Type: Auto – Passenger
Client was a passenger in a car making a left hand turn when the car was struck head on. Client sustained many serious internal injuries, leading to her death. Settlement: $100,000 (policy limits)
Case Type: Auto – Driver & Passenger
Client was driving his mother when the defendant ran a red light and struck the driver’s side of the client’s care. Both the client and his mother sustained multiple injuries. Settlements: $81,418.38 for client, $100,000 for mother (policy limits)
Case Type: Nursing Home
Client was in a nursing home and was attacked by another resident while both lived in the mental health ward of the facility. She suffered severe bruising and several cuts requiring stitches. Case was exceptionally challenging because the victim-client was unable to communicate. Settlement: $100,000
Case Type: Auto – Driver
The client was driving when a one-way street when the defendant turned his motorcycle the wrong way onto the street. Seeing the crash coming, the client stopped her car and the defendant hit the front of the car causing injuries to her shoulder, hand, and arm. Settlement: $95,000
Case Type: Premises Liability
Client’s wife with history of heart problems was being held for alleged shoplifting. While being held, she collapsed and died. Settlement: $92,500
Case Type: Auto – Driver
Client was stopped at an intersection waiting to make a left hand turn. The light turned to red so she began to make her turn when the defendant ran a red light and hit her causing fractures to her arm and ankle. Settlement: $95,000
Case Type: Medical Malpractice – Hospital
Client came to the emergency room of St. Alexis Medical Center with shortness of breath after passing out while working out. A CT scan was ordered to rule out pulmonary embolism. However, the nursing staff failed to perform the CT scan on a timely basis, causing his death. Settlement: $370,000
Case Type: Pedestrian
Client was walking in Hinsdale, Illinois when she was hit by a care backing out of a driveway. She sustained a hip fracture. Settlement: $215,000
Case Type: Slip, Trip, Fall
Client tripped and fell over a low pony wall and was injured. This resulted in a tear in her right shoulder, as well as a right arm fracture. Settlement: $100,000
Case Type: Workers Comp
As a result of his job as a sheet metal worker, client developed bilateral wrist pain. Settlement: $88,459.57
Case Type: Auto-Driver
Client was driving his empty semi-tractor to Costco to pick up a load when a car attempted to make a left turn in front of him. Client attempted to avoid the crash by turning right, but could not and a serious crash ensued resulting in serious injuries. Settlement: $1,120,000.00
Case Type: Pedestrian
The client was leaving work for the day and walking in one of the aisles of the parking lot when the defendant struck her with his car. She dislocated and fractured her right ankle. Settlement: $100,000 (policy limits)
Case Type: Premises Liability
While making a delivery for his company, client fell onto left knee after his right food was caught in rope. Client sustained injuries to the shoulder, ankle, and neck, as well as a knee injury resulting in a total knee replacement. Settlement: $110,000
Case Type: Pedestrian
Client was crossing the street using the crosswalk when she was hit by a Pace bus. She suffered severe injuries including degloving skin injury. Verdict: $475,019.74
Case Type: Slip, Trip, Fall
Client was in the garden center of Home Depot located in the parking lot. Part of the fencing surrounding the garden center fell over, hitting her on the forehead and knocking her to the ground causing fractured hip. Settlement: $410,000
