Illinois Supreme Court Declines Appeal in Landmark Dram Shop Case
Final Ruling Secures $2.4 Million Verdict for Wrongful Death Victim’s Family January 30, 2025 – DeKalb, IL – The Illinois Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal in Pawson v. Q West, Inc.. This decision finalizes a $2.4 million jury verdict in favor of the estate of a man who lost his life in a drunk driving crash. The ruling […]
Explosion at Sycamore Paint Facility: Cronauer Law Advocates for Workers’ Rights
SYCAMORE, Ill. – On Monday morning, a devastating explosion at the Seymour of Sycamore paint manufacturing plant resulted in serious injuries to two workers, highlighting the inherent risks associated with industrial jobs. The explosion occurred at approximately 8:34 a.m. at the facility located in the 900 block of Crosby Avenue, and emergency responders quickly secured […]
Justice Secured: $2.3M Settlement in Prostate Cancer Malpractice Case
At Cronauer Law, we recently secured a $2.3 million settlement in a medical malpractice case, emphasizing the grave consequences of ignoring clear medical warning signs. This case serves as a reminder of the critical duty medical providers have to meticulously review patient histories and promptly address abnormal test results. Our client—a middle-aged man—endured years of […]
Tragic Five-Car Pileup on Interstate 88 Claims Two Lives, Leaves Multiple Injured
DeKalb County, IL — In a harrowing incident, two people were killed and scores more were injured in a five-vehicle pileup on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County on Tuesday. The catastrophic crash, occurring at approximately 5:19 p.m., was initiated when a pickup truck collided with another car, leading to a chain reaction of additional collisions, […]
Mother Files Lawsuit Against City of DeKalb and Police Officers for Excessive Force and Constitutional Violations
A mother, represented by Cronauer Law LLP, has filed a lawsuit against the City of DeKalb and two of its police officers, citing excessive force and constitutional violations. She filed the lawsuit on behalf of herself and her children in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division, on June […]
U.S. mandates emergency-braking rule for cars in 2029 to reduce roadway fatalities and injuries
The U.S. government has mandated that by September 2029, all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the United States must be equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems. This decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to significantly enhance road safety by reducing the number of traffic fatalities and injuries. The […]
Collision Involving an NIU Huskie Bus and SUV in Elburn
Elburn, IL – Cronauer Law, a leading personal injury law firm, wishes to extend its concern and support for all those affected by the recent alarming incident on Sunday night involving a head-on collision between a Northern Illinois University Huskie Bus and an SUV. The incident occurred at approximately 8:39 pm near Illinois Route 38 […]
DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy killed in a collision on IL-23, according to ISP
A tragic incident in Waterman, Illinois, claimed the life of a DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy late Thursday night when their squad car was rear-ended by a Kenworth truck. The crash took place around 10:40 p.m. on Illinois Route 23, just south of Perry Road, according to statements from the Illinois State Police and the DeKalb […]
Early Morning Collision in DeKalb County Leads to Hospitalizations, Investigation Underway
In the calm of early morning in DeKalb County, an unexpected and unfortunate incident occurred. On a rural road, at the intersection of Glidden and Wolf Roads in Kingston Township, a two-vehicle crash disrupted the tranquility and sent three individuals to the hospital. The collision triggered an urgent response from first responders and set the […]
Ogle County Roadway Collision Leads to Injuries and Citations
Two-Vehicle Collision on East Illinois Route 84 Result in Injuries and Citations On the evening of December 29, a serious two-vehicle accident occurred on East Illinois Route 84 near South Mulford Road, highlighting the potential dangers of improper passing on our roadways. According to reports from the Ogle County Deputies, a Hyundai, driven by 29-year-old […]