Personal Injury Case Results

Patel Law, PC has represented injured people and families in personal injury cases throughout Illinois, including Champaign County, Vermilion County, Macon County, McLean County, Ford County, and Sangamon County.

The case results below include recoveries involving car accidents, semi-truck accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, dangerous property conditions, catastrophic injuries, and defective medical products.

Every personal injury case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in another case. The value of a claim depends on the facts, liability, injuries, available insurance coverage, damages, and other circumstances.

$5,000,000 – FedEx Semi-Truck Wrongful Death Case

Macon County, Illinois — $5,000,000 recovery in a wrongful death case arising from a Decatur-area interstate crash involving a FedEx semi-truck. The case alleged that the FedEx truck driver lost control of the truck, resulting in a fatal collision.

Patel Law, PC litigated the case and retained multiple experts, including an accident reconstructionist, vocational expert, and economist.

$3,050,000 – T-Bone Collision With Semi-Truck

McLean County, Illinois — $3,050,000 recovery involving a vehicle that was T-boned by a semi-truck.

$2,000,000 – Semi-Truck Stop Sign Collision

Ford County, Illinois — $2,000,000 recovery involving a semi-truck that failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a collision and extremely serious injuries.

Multiple experts were retained in connection with the claim against the trucking company.

$1,500,000 – Fatal Tree Accident and Dangerous Property Condition

Champaign County, Illinois — $1,500,000 recovery involving a fatal accident that occurred while a property owner was cutting down a tree. The tree trunk twisted unexpectedly and struck the client.

Patel Law, PC retained an expert regarding the condition of the tree. The case involved allegations that the tree was diseased and brittle and that appropriate precautions were not taken.

$1,500,000 – Serious Car Accident Involving a Minor Passenger

Champaign County, Illinois — $1,500,000 collected for a high-school-aged passenger who suffered severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident.

The representation included pursuing recovery beyond the available automobile insurance policy against the defendant’s personal assets. The recovery was obtained for the minor client’s future needs.

$1,450,000 – Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer

Champaign County, Illinois — $1,450,000 recovery involving allegations of failure to diagnose breast cancer.

$1,125,000 – Failure to Treat Infection Resulting in Foot Amputation

Vermilion County, Illinois — $1,125,000 recovery involving a failure to treat an infection that resulted in a foot amputation.

$1,050,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident Caused by Drunk Driver

Sangamon County, Illinois — $1,050,000 recovery involving a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver.

$1,000,000 – Fetal Distress Resulting in Cerebral Palsy

Champaign County, Illinois — $1,000,000 recovery involving fetal distress resulting in cerebral palsy.

$1,000,000 – Improper Pacemaker Installation

Champaign County, Illinois — $1,000,000 recovery involving the improper installation of a pacemaker.

$1,000,000 – Collision With Company Vehicle

Vermilion County, Illinois — $1,000,000 recovery involving a motor vehicle collision with a company vehicle.

$900,000 – Fatal Drowning at Public Pool

Danville, Illinois — $900,000 recovery for the family of a 14-year-old girl who died as a result of drowning at a public pool. The case involved allegations concerning inadequate supervision.

$900,000 – Head-On Collision Causing Leg Fracture

Vermilion County, Illinois — $900,000 recovery for an elderly woman who suffered a fractured leg after a distracted driver entered her lane and struck her vehicle head-on.

The insurance company initially refused to pay the claim. Patel Law, PC filed a lawsuit and conducted discovery, including the deposition of the defendant driver. The case later proceeded to mediation and resulted in a $900,000 recovery.

$750,000 – Danville Mobility Scooter and Dump Truck Collision

Vermilion County, Illinois — Patel Law, PC represented a person who was injured in Danville after a dump truck collided with a mobility scooter near the intersection of Fairchild Street and Harmon Street.

According to the crash investigation reported by WCIA, the dump truck failed to yield, causing the collision. The injured scooter operator was transported to a local hospital, and the dump truck driver was cited for failing to yield.

Patel Law, PC ultimately resolved the personal injury claim for $750,000.

Read the WCIA coverage of the Danville dump truck collision.

$725,000 – Negligent IV Insertion

$725,000 medical malpractice recovery for a woman who lost portions of her fingers on one hand following the negligent insertion of an IV during a routine medical procedure.

$500,000 – Stop Sign Collision Causing Multiple Serious Injuries

Ford County, Illinois — $500,000 recovery after a driver disregarded a stop sign and caused a collision resulting in serious injuries, including a C2 vertebra fracture, broken ribs, a spleen injury, and fractures to both ankles.

The client initially attempted to resolve the claim without an attorney. The insurer’s initial offer was less than $200,000. After litigation, the insurer tendered the full $500,000 policy limit.

$400,000 – Defective DePuy Hip Replacement

$400,000 recovery for a man involving an allegedly defective DePuy hip replacement and a claim against the medical-device manufacturer.

$300,000 – Side-Impact Collision With Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

Vermilion County, Illinois — $300,000 recovery for a passenger injured in a side-impact motor vehicle collision.

The insurance company disputed whether several of the client’s medical complaints were caused by the accident because of pre-existing medical conditions. Patel Law, PC filed a lawsuit and conducted discovery and depositions. The claim ultimately resolved for the available policy limits.

$300,000 – Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Involving an Ejected Passenger

Vermilion County, Illinois — $300,000 settlement involving a passenger in a vehicle struck by a driver who ran a stop sign. The passenger was ejected from the vehicle, sustained critical injuries, and died the following day.

The court approved the policy-limits settlement, with probate proceedings associated with the matter.

$250,000 – Bass Pro Shops Display Chair Collapse and Fall

Peoria, Illinois — Patel Law, PC represented a woman who was injured while visiting Bass Pro Shops with her daughter. The client attempted to sit in a fully opened display chair that was available for customers to try.

When the client sat down, the chair collapsed, causing her to fall backward and strike her head and buttocks.

Patel Law, PC pursued a personal injury claim arising from the incident and ultimately obtained a $250,000 settlement for the client.

$250,000 – Defective Hip Replacement Requiring Revision Surgery

$250,000 recovery for a woman involving an allegedly defective DePuy hip replacement that required revision surgery. This was a product liability claim against the hip manufacturer.

$250,000 – Motorcycle Collision Causing Tibia and L1 Fractures

Champaign County, Illinois — $250,000 recovery for a motorcyclist injured when another vehicle ran a red light and caused a collision. The injuries included a tibia fracture and an L1 fracture.

$195,000 – Motor Vehicle Collision Followed by Subdural Hemorrhage

Vermilion County, Illinois — $195,000 recovery involving a driver struck after another motorist failed to yield at a stop sign.

The client had no evidence of an acute injury on the date of the accident but was hospitalized approximately two months later for a subdural hemorrhage. The client’s age and the delay between the collision, symptoms, and treatment were issues in the case.

$100,000 – Passenger Hip Fracture and Policy-Limits Settlement

Vermilion County, Illinois — $100,000 recovery for a passenger who suffered a hip fracture in a motor vehicle collision involving an illegal lane change.

Multiple parties were involved. The client’s claim resolved for the available policy limits after Patel Law, PC addressed and reduced applicable liens.

$75,000 – Left-Turn Collision With Neck and Back Injuries

Champaign County, Illinois — $75,000 recovery involving a collision caused when another driver made a sudden left turn in front of the client’s vehicle.

The client experienced neck and back pain and also had pre-existing medical conditions and subsequent incidents affecting his back. The case resolved through mediation after discovery.

$50,000 – Delayed Diagnosis of Leg Fracture After Car Accident

Vermilion County, Illinois — $50,000 policy-limits recovery for a passenger injured when another driver failed to yield while making a left turn.

The client experienced severe leg pain immediately after the accident but did not receive a formal diagnosis of a leg fracture until approximately three weeks later.

Illinois Personal Injury Cases Handled by Patel Law, PC

These results illustrate the variety of personal injury matters Patel Law, PC has handled, including motor vehicle crashes, commercial truck accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, dangerous property conditions, catastrophic injuries, and product liability claims.

Depending on the case, a personal injury claim may involve disputed liability, significant medical treatment, multiple insurance policies, expert testimony, litigation, liens, or questions about whether an injury was caused or aggravated by an accident.

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Personal Injury Case Results FAQs

Does a previous settlement mean my personal injury case will have the same value?

No. Every personal injury case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case value can depend on liability, injuries, medical treatment, lost income, insurance coverage, available evidence, and other circumstances.

What types of personal injury cases has Patel Law, PC handled?

The results on this page include cases involving car accidents, semi-truck crashes, wrongful death, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, dangerous property conditions, catastrophic injuries, and defective medical products.

Has Patel Law, PC handled personal injury cases outside Champaign County?

Yes. The results shown on this page include matters from Champaign County, Vermilion County, Macon County, McLean County, Ford County, and Sangamon County, as well as a result identified as occurring in Danville, Illinois.

Does Patel Law, PC handle cases that require litigation?

Yes. Several of the results described on this page involved lawsuits, discovery, depositions, mediation, expert witnesses, or other litigation before the case was resolved.

Talk to Patel Law, PC About an Illinois Personal Injury Case

If you were seriously injured because of another person’s or company’s negligence, contact Patel Law, PC to discuss what happened and learn about your legal options.

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