The Dangers and Risks of Silica Dust Exposure

Countertop worker exposed to silica dust while cutting engineered stone

Silicosis Lawsuits | Engineered Stone | Countertop Fabrication  If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with silicosis, pulmonary fibrosis, or required a lung transplant after working with granite or engineered stone, call Cronauer Law today at 815-895-8585 Contact Cronauer Law: 815-895-8585 You may be entitled to compensation. What Is Silica and Why Is It […]

Collision involving Mother & Daughter resolved by Cronauer Law

In May 2024, a mother and her daughter were driving in rural DeKalb County when their lives were changed in an instant. Another driversuddenly turned left in front of them, violating Illinois traffic law and causing a violent crash. Bothwere transported by ambulance to the emergency room, where theybegan extensive treatment for their injuries. Injuries […]

Defective Joystick: How a Product Liability Case Secured a $1.5 Million Settlement

What began as an ordinary workday at a construction site quickly spiraled into tragedy when heavy machinery malfunctioned, forever changing the life of an unsuspecting laborer. Thanks to the determined efforts of Cronauer Law and our co-counsel Clark Fountain, justice prevailed, resulting in a $1.5 million confidential settlement. The Incident: Unexpected and Catastrophic The incident […]

Motorcycle Crash Victim Recovers $595K With Help From Cronauer Law

At Cronauer Law, we recently resolved a complex injury claim for our client who was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Although the opposing insurance carrier initially extended a $500,000 offer, we were able to secure a significantly higher pre-litigation resolution by methodically presenting the full scope of our client’s long-term impairments. The Incident: Rapid […]

Unseen Impact: How a Crash Uncovered a Major Injury

Using advanced brain imaging and biomechanical analysis, we uncovered the hidden effects of a traumatic brain injury—and secured a $280,000 settlement. The Incident: An Unexpected Collision On March 9, 2021, our client was waiting at a red light in DeKalb, Illinois, when his Van was unexpectedly struck from behind by a Ford Super Duty. Witnesses […]

Cronauer Law Settles Suit Against NuWave Over Exploding Pressure Cooker Incident

April 1, 2024 – Sycamore, IL — Cronauer Law, LLP has settled a product liability lawsuit on behalf of a West Virginia resident, who sustained permanent burn injuries due to an allegedly defective NuWave Nutri-Pot 6-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker. The complaint, filed in the Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois, seeks damages for negligence, strict liability, […]

Ross Brennan | From JAG Corps to Personal Injury Attorney at Cronauer Law Texas Office

https://youtu.be/HMHWJlppSnk?feature=shared Part 1: Introduction & Background Benny Gold: You are listening to the Lawyer Stories podcast with host Benny Gold. Lawyer Stories was founded in July 2017 on Instagram and is an expanding global network of lawyers and law students sharing their personal journeys to the noble profession of the practice of law. Join us […]

Legal options for Dekalb cornfield crash victims

Legal Options for Injured Passengers in DeKalb County DUI Crash A serious single-vehicle crash in DeKalb County has left one passenger injured and raised significant legal concerns. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, near the intersection of Illinois Route 64 and Old State Road. Authorities report that 25-year-old Nina Galindo of […]

Jeep Recall: Faulty Side Curtain Airbags Put Jeep Wagoneer Occupants at Risk

At Cronauer Law, we are deeply concerned about Chrysler’s recent recall of the 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer due to faulty side curtain airbags. The recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 23V-545, FCA recall number 76A) highlights a significant safety failure—improperly seated upper B-pillar trim that may interfere with airbag deployment. This defect could mean the […]