John
Risvold

Verdict for the family of a cancer patient who fell during cancer treatment and died as a result. Held the facility accountable for the full measure of their negligence.

Settlement against an Illinois hospital for delayed diagnosis of fetal distress and failure to perform a timely C-section, resulting in the death of a newborn.

DuPage County verdict in a rear-end crash causing four spine surgeries. State Farm refused to pay — John sued for bad faith. Total recovery exceeded $1.6M.

Client tripped over a sidewalk hazard and suffered catastrophic leg injuries. Held the responsible party accountable for a dangerous condition they failed to address.

Client suffered a serious spine injury requiring fusion surgery after a low-speed head-on collision. Insurers routinely undervalue low-speed impacts — this result proved otherwise.

After 8 days of trial, a Chicagoland hospital agreed to a seven-figure settlement for a patient sexually assaulted by a hospital employee while in their care.

Client was struck by a commercial vehicle while crossing the street, suffering a traumatic brain injury with permanent deficits. Full policy limits recovered.

Client rear-ended on I-55 by a texting truck driver. The trucking company owner testified he didn't believe texting while driving was unsafe. Full seven-figure result.

Hired as trial counsel, defeated all motions to dismiss, and settled two weeks before trial. Recognized as a Top 20 Settlement in Illinois for 2019.

Client suffered a spine injury from a rear-end semi-truck crash and was recommended for surgery. Client chose not to operate. Case settled shortly after filing suit.

A mentally disabled woman was sexually assaulted in a group home. Settled prior to filing a lawsuit. Ranked No. 1 Assisted Living Negligence Settlement in Illinois, 2024.

A surgical needle left inside a client's spine went undiscovered for five years. Settled moments before jury selection after three years of hard litigation.