William S. Wojcik, Ltd.

$1.6M

Medical Malpractice

Settlement for Family of Medical Malpractice victim who died when a doctor failed to recognize signs of acute renal failure in a patient and discharged that patient prematurely.

$7

Class Action Lawsuit

A health insurer was alleged to have improperly resolved its liens for medical payments resulting from third-party automobile accidents. Our successful handling of this case resulted in a $6.95 million dollar settlement, showcasing our ability to manage complex class action lawsuits.

$4

Medical Malpractice

For multiple female plaintiffs whose ob/gyn doctor allegedly performed unnecessary biopsies on them in his office. Legal efforts in this civil case also led to suspension of doctor's license to practice medicine.

$3

Auto & Trucking Accident

$3.4 million-dollar jury verdict for female auto passenger who suffered a cardiac tamponade when struck by alleged drunk driver who crossed center line of traffic. Plaintiff returned to full-time work 3-1/2 months after accident. The jury's verdict included $3.25 million dollars in compensatory damages, $50,000 to plaintiff's husband (who did not appear at trial) for loss of consortium, and $100,000 in punitive damages.

$3

Trucking Accident

Deft tractor-trailer driver Gary Sucku made a left turn from northbound Archer into the Dolphin Cartage truckyard near Knox. Deft Jason Kondys, driving a Pontiac 70 mph in rainy conditions, struck the rear tandem wheels of Sucku's trailer, causing F-16 backseat passenger to sustain torn descending aorta requiring a Hernashield graft, epidural hematoma, closed head injury causing ongoing headaches, and traumatic Bell's Palsy which has resolved ($235,000 medl. expense). Pltf is currently seeking her GED and plans to attend college. Confidential insurers paid $3,350,000 for Sucku and $20,000 policy limit for Kondys.

$2

Personal Injury

$2,100,000.00 million settlement for a 34 year old Lemont pipefitter who was injured when he tripped and fell on stairs at a newly opened commercial office building in Western Springs received $2.1 million in a settlement approved by a Cook County judge. Steven Brocken suffered an ankle sprain which required surgery and developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in his left foot and ankle according to his attorney, William S. Wojcik of Oak Lawn. The fall was unwitnessed. Mr. Brocken alleged that his fall was caused by a high stair riser in a rear stairwell at the building. The settlement ended a lawsuit that had been filed in 2006 against the building's owner, 800 Hillgrove LLC., its general contractor, and several sub-contractors.