The Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter has confirmed that the $602,000.00 combined award obtained by attorney Michael Viglione last week in Lake County Circuit Court is a record verdict. Viglione obtained a $552,000.00 verdict on behalf of a female client who had a prior L3-L5 fusion and L3-S1 decompression laminectomy 75 days prior to her October […]
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Highway Accident
Posted on May 18th, 2019 by Webmaster
Ryan, Ryan & Viglione attorney Michael Viglione finalized a confidential settlement for a client injured in a highway accident in Cook County, IL. The accident occurred when a tire from a homemade trailer came loose and flew through a driver’s windshield on the expressway. The occurrence resulted in a traumatic brain injury and corresponding deficits. […]
Federal agencies investigate crash of Tesla sedan on ‘Autopilot’
Posted on May 18th, 2019 by Webmaster
The National Transportation Safety Board and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have each sent a team to investigate the recent crash of a Tesla Model S electric car that was on “Autopilot.” While neither would comment in detail about the pending investigation, it is likely they want to understand the role the Autopilot system played […]
AAA publishes results of study on drowsy driving
Posted on May 18th, 2019 by Webmaster
Motorists in Illinois may not think that drowsiness poses as great a risk to driving as alcohol or smartphone distractions. However, new research shows otherwise. While U.S. government statistics, which are based on police reports and post-crash investigations, found that drowsiness causes only 1 to 2 percent of all crashes, a new study from the […]
How governors can help reduce traffic deaths
Posted on May 18th, 2019 by Webmaster
State governors have a crucial role in the reduction of traffic deaths not only in Illinois but in the rest of the U.S. This is emphasized by the release of a new report from the National Governors Association. Serving as a “road map” or policy development tool, the report offers concrete recommendations and strategies for […]