Police Taser Training Incident results in $1.4 Million Jury Verdict
On December 14, 2022, a DeKalb Jury returned a $1.4 Million verdict in a case involving a part-time Genoa police officer, Joseph Chavez, who suffered a massive shoulder injury during a Taser Training class held by the village of Kirkland Police Department in December of 2015. The case was handled by Nicholas Cronauer and was […]
Cronauer Law Joins NASCAR Driver Spencer Boyd in 2023
Mooresville, NC (November 16, 2022) – On the heels of tickets going on sale for NASCAR’s first ever Chicago Street Race weekend, Spencer Boyd announced today that Cronauer Law, an Illinois law firm will be joining his sponsor line-up for 2023. Cronauer Law’s season-long engagement will be highlighted with their own paint scheme when the NASCAR […]
How we reached a $4M Verdict
Kenny and Chicago attorney Nick Cronauer of Cronauer Law discuss the details behind Nick’s latest record-breaking verdict. His client, 25-year old young man, was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois on June 28, 2015, after being over-served at a bar in DeKalb County. Best Practices Podcast kenny Berger: Hello, and welcome […]
Bar hit with $4M Verdict for Fatal Car crash
Sycamore, Illinois, May 15, 2022—Late afternoon Friday, May 13, 2022, after a five-day jury trial, a unanimous verdict for $4,000,000 was handed down against a Plano bar, Q Bar, and its landlord, TKK Investments, LLC. The lawsuit was filed after 25-year old Chastin Pawson was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois […]
Arrest made in Fatal Sycamore crash
Authorities say they have arrested the driver in a fatal DUI crash in Sycamore last week. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies say they arrested Chynna Daugherty, 33 of Genoa, at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford. She was released from the hospital after being treated for injuries sustained in the crash that killed 49-year-old Christopher Henning and […]
Amazon warehouse collapse kills two employees
Play Play Previous Next The police in Edwardsville, Ill., said there were at least two “confirmed fatalities” at an Amazon warehouse after a direct hit from a tornado caused a major portion of the building to collapse on Friday night, leaving “catastrophic damage to a significant portion” of the building. At least 100 emergency vehicles […]
The Jeep Wrangler is not a Sport Utility Vehicle
Introduction When I imagine driving a convertible, I picture myself cruising down a long stretch of paved road, with the top down and the wind blowing through my hair. If I were behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler, I’d envision myself slowly navigating rugged, uneven terrain in a robust, all-wheel-drive off-road machine. However, the […]
Electric vehicles catching fire costing automakers billions in recalls
Automakers spending billions to make EVs are having to recall vehicles due to fires, These issues can range from vehicle fires and loss of power to car not starting to recalls. Problems involving batteries can be especially expensive. Wall Street’s earnings expectations were disappointed by GM’s last week results. This was largely due to a […]
Insurance Companies poised to fight harder as car crashes are up 47%
Insurance Companies poised to fight harder as car crashes are up 47% In a recent update a large Illinois based insurance company reported that auto claims are up 47% when comparing April through June 2021 vs. April through June 2020. This insurance company publicly said that they plan to raise rates and “counteract rising severity” […]
Motorcyclist airlifted to St. Anthony’s Hospital
A Verona man was flown to OSF Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford over the weekend after a crash involving a motorcycle and car at the corner of Route 23 and Chicago Road. Douglas Wakeman, 56, of Verona, was driving his motorcycle shortly after noon on Sunday when he collided with an eastbound car that had […]