Auto Accident Case Results

$155,000 Award to Pedestrian Hit by Car Making Right Turn on Red

While walking with the crosswalk, FK was knocked down by a car making a legal right turn on red light. After being taken to the hospital and treated, FK went through weeks of healing and physical therapy as well as missed work. Lipkin & Apter was able to win the case as well as negotiate a reduction in medical fees resulting in a net settlement to FK.
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$850,000 Underinsured Motorist Insurance Car Accident Settlement

After a serious car accident an underinsured motorist claim was filed with the client's own insurance carrier. The insurance carrier did not want to settle without conducting a thorough investigation. Even then the original settlement offer was rejected. Lipkin & Apter secured a settlement at over 50% more than originally offered.
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$250,000 Pre-Suit Settlement Max Outs Policy Limits for Motor Vehicle Accident

The negligent driver’s insurance company agreed to tender their driver’s policy limits of $250,000.00 as soon as they received the documentation we provided. As soon as possible thereafter, we made a court appearance required by the Illinois Wrongful Death Act and presented our client’s Petition for Court Approval of the Settlement in the amount of the $250,000.00 policy limits of insurance. The Court saw that all documents were in accordance with Illinois law and granted the Petition. We then obtained our client’s money for her.
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31 Year Old DUI Driver Collects $200,000 From Truck Accident Without Lawsuit

A truck accident with a sober driver and intoxicated driver resulted in a 50/50 settlement without a lawsuit. Learn more, today.
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Minor damage car accident results in $250,000 policy limit settlement

A cab company tried to use a personal injury client’s age against her in a quality of life claim. Learn more from the lawyers at Lipkin & Apter.
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CTA Bus Driver Awarded Nearly $400,000 by Jury for His Injuries Following a Minor Bus Accident

It may sound counterintuitive to some that a minor auto accident can lead to major injuries, but it’s true. In this particular personal injury case, a 28-year-old CTA bus driver was awarded a large settlement following a minor bus accident in Chicago, IL. Even though the defendant admitted responsibility for the auto accident, her insurance company rejected the idea that G.K.’s shoulder injury resulted from this minor impact collision. However, through careful planning, the car accident attorneys at Lipkin & Apter were able to sell G.K.’s story to the jury awarding him nearly $400,000.
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