Case Result

$300,000

Personal Injury

Trial Verdict
Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Client suffered a fractured ankle requiring surgery when a wooden deck collapsed at a party in Melrose Park, Illinois. State Farm, the homeowners' insurer, refused to pay. Jury returned a verdict for almost $270,000. Illinois Appellate Court upheld verdict, court costs, and interest.

Additional Notes

Final payment amounted to over $310,000 including interest and court costs. State Farm's decision to 'play hardball' cost them over $300,000.

Peter Higgins Law

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Peter Higgins Law

Chicago, IL
5.00 rating (9 reviews)
2 attorneys
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