Sam Kavathas recently settled a slip and fall case involving icy pavement for in excess of $800,000.00.  Our client suffered a torn quadriceps tendon as a result of his fall and was unable to return to his job.

In March 2015, a Cook County jury awarded $25.9 million dollars to the passenger of a Yellow Cab whose driver lost control of his vehicle when attempting to exit the highway.  The verdict is significant not only because of its size, but the fact that the jury found against Yellow Cab Affiliation, not just the driver who the cab company claimed was an independent contractor.  The attorneys for the injured passenger argued that the cab driver was the “apparent agent” of Yellow Cab Affiliation and therefore, Yellow Cab was liable for the driver’s negligence despite an independent contractor agreement with the driver.  Yellow Cab Affiliation promptly filed for bankruptcy protection following the adverse verdict.  The verdict is being appealed by Yellow Cab.

If you have been injured in taxi cab, call us for a free consultation and familiarize yourself with your rights and what personal injury attorneys Sam Kavathas and Ted Castanes can do for you.

Personal injury attorney Sam Kavathas obtained a record verdict of $935,000.00 for a woman who had her big toe amputated as a result of the medical negligence of her doctor. The defense refused to settle the case for a fair amount and Mr. Kavathas tried the case before a jury and obtained a record verdict that was more than twice the previous high verdict for a woman who lost a big toe. Needless to say, his clients were thrilled with the outcome and the defendant paid the verdict promptly without any appeal.

Sam Kavathas argued a case before the Illinois Supreme Court and the Supreme Court found in his client’s favor setting a legal precedent for all future cases involving that issues. The case was recognized as a landmark decision.