Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

In our first three years, our personal injury and wrongful death law firm has accomplished the following:

-Obtained in excess of $19 million in settlements and verdicts.
-Given 45 speeches and presentations nationally and in the State of Illinois.
-Kroll was also recently the youngest lawyer selected for inclusion into Best Lawyers in America 2011 for Personal Injury in Illinois.
-Underwent a beautiful office renovation.
-Further, Jeff Kroll was named an Illinois Leading Lawyer (2007-2010) and an Illinois Super Lawyer (2007-2010).
-Kroll taught a deposition practicum course at John Marshall Law School.
-Kroll was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Illinois by American Trial Lawyers Association.

We are excited to celebrate our accomplishments from the past three years, but feel as though we have only just begun. The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll cannot wait to tell you about what our fourth year brings with regard to helping those in need and contributing to the legal profession.

Chicago personal injury attorney, Jeffrey J. Kroll, Founder of the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2011. Jeff Kroll was selected in the field of personal injury litigation and was the youngest member selected in the Chicagoland area. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. More than 3.1 million evaluations of lawyers were filled out by lawyers from across the country. As lawyers are not required, nor allowed, to pay a fee to be included, a listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded within the legal profession as a singular honor, conferred on the lawyer by his or her peers.

Like all of the personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, Chicago attorney Heather Begley feels strongly about seat belt and car seat safety and encourages everyone to buckle up. Check out Heather's article in the Irish American News regarding the laws in Illinois on seat belt safety and the guidelines for proper car seat installation.

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Chicago trial attorney, Jeffrey J. Kroll has been selected as a member of the "Task Force on Expert Witness Code of Ethics" for the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. The Section of Litigation provide valuable benefits to the members of the American Bar Association.

Chicago personal injury attorney, Jeffrey J. Kroll, was interviewed and quoted in Chicago Lawyer Magazine on the topic of social media. The article was titled, “Lawyers Enter the Twitterverse” and was written by Robert Loerzel. Jeff was quoted as saying that the firm “tweets” and uses Facebook to “keep our clients up to date on what is going on in the legal world.” He also recognized that “using the social sites has allowed me to develop relationships.”

The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll is a Chicago-based personal injury law firm representing victims of transportation and construction negligence and medical malpractice. Please contact our office today at (312)676-7222 if you have any questions.

Happy 4th of July from the attorneys and staff at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll! Have a safe and fun holiday!

A verdict received by trial attorneys, Jeffrey J. Kroll and Heather A. Begley was featured in the "2010-2011 Illinois Jury Verdicts" magazine published by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company. John Kirkton, the editor of the Cook County Jury Verdict Reporter explained that the verdict summaries in the magazine were "selected by the staff of the Cook County Jury Verdict Reporter for maximum reader interest."

The verdict selected for inclusion in the publication was the $135,000 award received in the matter of Martinez v. Chicago Transit Authority. This case was the first to go to trial of the 65 pending lawsuits stemming from the CTA Blue Line Subway Train derailment and fire.

Jeff Kroll's verdict for $1.3 Million in a slip-and-fall case was included in last year's 2009- 2010 Illinois Jury Verdicts" magazine.

Chicago personal injury attorney Heather Begley will be speaking to nurses about the importance of "Health Literacy" on June 23, 2010. Health literacy involves the ability of consumers to understand and obtain health care services. Anyone who has been treated in a doctor's office or hospital is familiar with the confusion that is associated with receiving medical treatment for you or a loved one. Clear communication between medical personnel and patients reduces errors, confusion and malpractice.

On Thursday, June 24th, 2010, Chicago trial attorney, Jeffrey J. Kroll with be speaking at the 19th Annual National Expert Witness Conference in Rosemont, Illinois. Jeff is the only Chicago lawyer speaking at the program and will be discussing “Demonstrative Evidence and Expert Witnesses.” Mr. Kroll will explain how attorneys use demonstrative evidence with expert witnesses to persuade a judge and jury. Mr. Kroll has received successful verdict and settlements on behalf of injured plaintiffs around the country.

Jeff Kroll, the founding partner of the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, has once again been named one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Illinois by the American Trial Lawyers Association. In 2010, Mr. Kroll was been named as one of the Leading Lawyers in Illinois and has also been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, a Chicago based personal injury firm is best known for its success in fighting for victims of automobile, truck, railroad and bus accidents. He has also achieved record settlements and verdicts in other personal injury and wrongful death matters, including workplace accidents and medical malpractice.

Jeffrey J. Kroll will speak at a seminar tomorrow in Las Vegas on the topic of "Knowing, Understanding & Appreciating What the Adjuster & Insurance Claims Department Needs, Wants & Has to Have in Order to Settle the Case (and Why Clueless Plaintiff Lawyers Always Leave Significant Dollars on the Table)." The "Torts Made Perfect" seminar is being held at the Wynn. Holocaust Survivor and champion of human rights, Elie Wiesel, is also speaking at the event.

Jeff Kroll joined Jan Jeffcoat and David Novarro on this morning's "Good Day Chicago" to discuss the possible legal consequences for adults who provide underage drinkers with alcohol. Check out the segment here:

Chicago personal injury attorney, Jeffrey J. Kroll, will be a guest on Fox's "Good Day Chicago" tomorrow morning at 7:20 a.m. to discuss prom safety tips for parents and teens. Check it out!

Heather Begley, an associate with the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, was featured in the Q & A segment of the Chicago Lawyer Magazine Blog, "Around the Water Cooler."

Read the post here: http://h20cooler.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/q-a-with-heather-a-begley/

The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll wishes you a Happy Easter!

Jeffrey J. Kroll, an Illinois "SuperLawyer" and "Leading Lawyer," is speaking on the topic of "Maximizing Your Discussion with the Jury: Opening & Closing Statements" at the Law Bulletin Seminar, "Juror Deselection, Jury Management" on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Swissotel in Chicago.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll now has a fan page on Facebook.com. Visit the Chicago personal injury firm's page on Facebook for news updates and become a fan!

Jeffrey J. Kroll has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer for 2010. Jeff has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since its inception in 2005. Attorneys recognized on the list were nominated by lawyers from across the state.

Jeff Kroll from the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, Jennifer Fernicola, an attorney and CPA who now writes and blogs for Chicagonow.com and Chicago Bar-tender.com, and Rob Johnson, a news anchor for CBS 2 will be panelists at a Chicago Bar Association (CBA) program on Thursday, January 28, 2010. The title of the program is

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin shared the details of the program in their Monday, January 11, 2010 CBA Report. See the article here.

The seminar will be held at the CBA Building at 321 S. Plymouth Court. To register online, visit www.chicagobar.org.

Happy Holidays to you and your family from the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll!

An $135,000 verdict was awarded by a Cook County jury in the first case to go to trial arising out of the July 11, 2006 CTA Blue Line derailment. The plaintiff, who was represented by the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, suffered psychological injuries after riding in the eighth car of the train that derailed in the tunnel between the Clark and Lake Street station and the Grand and Milwaukee station in Chicago. The plaintiff's medical bills were approximately $13,000.

Judge Susan Zwick entered the judgment order today in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Jeffrey J. Kroll was featured in a segment about trick-or-treating safety on this morning's Fox News' "Good Day Chicago" with David Novarro and Jan Jeffcoat. Here are some tips for keeping your residence safe for trick-or-treaters, ensuring that costumes are safe and staying safe as a pedestrian on Halloween.

Products liability attorney, Jeffrey J. Kroll, will speak at the ABA Section of Litigation Regional CLE Workshop: Women in Products Liability on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Kroll will be a member of the panel discussing "See It, Hear It, Feel It, Sense It! Handling Trial Themes in Difficult Cases." Jeff and the panel will discuss the development and use of themes at trial.

I want to thank Chicago Lawyer Magazine for featuring me and my firm, the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll in a profile in the October, 2009 issue. Thank you also to the author of the article, Ina Silvergleid. Read the article here.

The attorneys and staff at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll wish you a wonderful and safe Labor Day!

The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll wishes you and your family a very happy and safe 4th of July holiday weekend!

On May 22, 2009, Chicago personal injury attorney, Jeffrey J. Kroll, was a panelist on a program entitled “Key Word Searches: Have We Lost Our Way?” The program was presented by the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation. This is the Third Annual National Institute on e-discovery. The program addressed practical solutions for dealing with Electronically Stored Information.

Jeff addressed recent judicial opinions questioning the practice of searching for ESI based on a unilaterally-creative list of key words. Recent opinions show a change in the way searches are and should be conducted.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll has been involved with a number of complex cases involving e-discovery. Many product liability and medical malpractice cases are ripe with e-discovery issues.

With the warmer temperatures and sunnier days, many homeowners are starting to work on their gardens and spruce up their lawns. Unfortunately, with the annual rush to get yards in shape too often, there is also a rush... a rush to the emergency room to treat an injury. In 2007, there were 78,773 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for the use of lawnmowers. Chainsaws accounted for 26,669 injuries. Even the handheld trimmers and small powered garden tools accounted for close to 20,000 emergency room visits. Therefore, homeowners need to be careful. The tools and equipments used to make lawn care maintenance easier can be hazardous when not used safely. These products all require special care.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission offers safety tips for the use of outdoor power tools and equipment. For example, here are some of the tips they recommend:

1. Never allow young children to operate or play on powered equipment;

2. Always turn off the machine before leaving it unattended;

3. Always turn off the machine when refueling;

4. Always turn off the machine when clearing debris from in or around the machine;

5. Use caution when refueling. Ensure the fuel is kept in an appropriate, child-resistant container.

6. When using a ride-on lawnmower, mow up and down slopes and not across the slopes. This will help prevent tip-overs.

7. Eye and hand protection are essential to safeguard against stones, sticks and other flying debris.

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The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of a man who was killed in the tragic "Toys for Tots" incident that occurred at the intersection of Cornelia and Western in Chicago on December 5, 2004. The decedent, Frank Griseto, a DuPage County sheriff's deputy, was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle in the charity event when he was struck by a car.

"Toys for Tots" is an annual event involving motorcycle riders that parade from Western Avenue from Dan Ryan Woods to the 4th Marine Corps Division at Foster & Troy carrying presents to donate for needy children at Christmastime. Sadly, Mr. Griseto was killed while involved in this charitable event.

A DuPage County judge recently approved the wrongful death settlement.

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A Cook County jury awarded a verdict for $1,310,624.40 to clients from the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll. The trial involved a bond trader who was walking through Ogilvie Train station in Chicago and slipped and fell on water. No warning signs were displayed to indicate that the water was present. The plaintiff shattered his knee cap when he fell, which required extensive surgeries and physical therapy to rehabilitate. The roof on the premises had a history of leaking water when there was precipitation outside for at least seventeen years.

The jury apportioned the majority of fault to the leasing agent, MB Real Estate Services LLC (MB), who had knowledge of the leaks. Testimony showed that MB did not want to use certain methods of protecting its invitees from the leaking water, such as not placing out garbage cans to collect the water.

Also found to be at fault was the company providing janitorial services to the building, ABM Lakeside, for their failure to clean up the leaking water.

There was no offer of settlement made by either defendant.

The trial was presided over by Judge Carol Pearce McCarthy.

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On January 3rd, Jeffrey J. Kroll spoke to a group of lawyers from around the country on the topic: “One Tale at a Time: Has Technology Changed Storytelling?”. The speech was for the 26th Annual National CLE Conference held in Vail, Colorado. Jeff discussed the interplay between technology and a lawyer’s ability to “tell a story” to jurors. Jeffrey J. Kroll has given a number of speeches on using demonstrative evidence at trial, using technology at trial and using themes and analogies to persuade jurors.

For further information on the program, please see the Colorado Bar Association's website.