Personal Injury

Motor Vehicle Collision – $300,000

Underinsured motorist claim settlement of $300,000 reached prior to arbitration for client who sustained a neck herniation and underwent a fusion. The insurance company disputed causation, nature and extent of her injury. This settlement was in addition to the $100,000 policy limits paid by the at-fault driver. 

Motor Vehicle Collision – $465,000

Settlement of $465,000 reached when defendant failed to stop for non-moving traffic and rear-ended the vehicle in front of him, which was then pushed into a client’s vehicle. After conservative medical treatment failed, client underwent cervical and lumbar surgeries for herniated discs in his neck and back. Following the surgeries, client was able to return to work full-time as a mechanical engineer.

Slip and Fall – $240,000

In a difficult slip and fall case BGSA attorneys were able to successfully argue at binding arbitration that the client’s fall and torn rotator cuff was caused by the landlord’s failure to keep the stairs free of debris, resulting in an award of over $240,000, even after taking into consideration comparative fault of our client.

Dog Bite Injury – $100,000

$100,000 settlement reached by attorney Kelly Lancaster for a 7 year old girl who was bitten by a dog while playing at her aunt’s house.

Crosswalk Accident – $110,000

Successfully negotiated settlement of $110,000 for 18 year old struck by a vehicle while he was crossing the street in McHenry, carrying his skateboard. BEL attorneys, Francisco J. Botto and Kelly L. Lancaster, were able to negotiate his claim and bring the case to resolution with all funds distributed in less than a year from the incident. The young man sustained a fractured leg that healed without permanent restrictions.

Worker’s Compensation 

Back Injury – $203,500

$203,500.00 – Client suffered a back injury lifting a heavy box at work, which resulted in lower back surgery with fusion. The client was unable to return to his previous job and has permanent restrictions.

Slip and Fall Injury – $150,000

$150,000.00 – Petitioner was working in a restaurant and while carrying a heavy container he slipped and fell injuring the spinal cord. Petitioner underwent two surgeries, years of physical therapy and pain management. Petitioner was unable to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program but was able to secure employment on his own within the recommended restrictions. We were able to secure the petitioner the best settlement agreement and security for his future medical needs.

Elbow, Wrist, and Shoulder Injury – $103,000

$103,000.00 – Client injured his elbow, wrist, and shoulder at work. Surgery was performed but shoulder claim was denied by the insurance company. The settlement included payment of disputed medical bills and temporary total disability payments in arrears. The petitioner was awarded compensation for the loss of use of 75% of their right hand. 

Neck and Shoulder Injury – $350,000

$350,000 – Client had neck and shoulder surgery due to a work accident. The employer refused to pay the correct average weekly wage, and initially denied authorization for neck surgery. After depositions of fact witnesses concerning average weekly wage, the employer agreed to reimburse our client for significant back pay in arrears, and all medical treatment was authorized.