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August 2019 Newsletter

Million Dollar Personal Injury Settlement

Our client suffered catastrophic leg injuries as a result of a drunk driving roll-over crash of a recreational vehicle, a UTV, while on a fishing trip in Wisconsin. The client underwent four surgeries and had permanent scarring, pain and numbness. The Firm was hired as co-trial counsel. After being hired, we were able to defeat the Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. The case settled shortly after a contested mediation for a million dollars.

Environmental Cases Against Sterigenics

The Firm has filed 12 lawsuits against Sterigenics alleging that our clients contracted cancer after being exposed for years to Sterigenics’ ethylene oxide emissions. Ethylene oxide, classified by the EPA as “carcinogenic to humans”, is a chemical with mutagenic properties that has been linked in studies to multiple cancers and an increased risk of miscarriages. The lawsuits, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, were brought on behalf of our clients who have suffered from, or lost a loved one to, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia, and T cell lymphoma.

The lawsuits allege that Sterigenics knowingly emitted cancer-causing ethylene oxide starting in 1985 and continuing through 2019. And as a result, our clients, who lived or worked near Sterigenics for years, were exposed to a carcinogen that-- according to a government report--raised their cancer risk many times above the national average.

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4154361-family-blames-sterigenics-for-teen-girls-battles-with-cancer

https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190827/lawsuit-blames-sterigenics-for-teenagers-bouts-with-cancer

https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/513128953-lawsuits-vs-sterigenics-surge-in-cook-county-court-following-federal-judge-ruling

https://abc7chicago.com/health/new-lawsuits-filed-against-sterigenics-linked-to-increased-cancer-rates/5482267

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/32-New-Lawsuits-Filed-Against-Sterigenics-557459691.html

Why Choose Collins Law
Environmental & Personal 
Injury Lawyers

No Fee Unless We Win

Collins Law operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury and environmental cases, meaning clients only pay legal fees if we win your case.

175+ Years of Combined Experience

Our attorneys have years of experience representing clients with personal injury, environmental contamination, and business claims. Understanding the intricacies of these cases allows us to achieve better outcomes.

Proven Track Record

With a history of successful cases, Collins Law proves their ability to get results for their clients.

Flexible Consultations

Understanding the challenges clients may face following an injury, Collins Law offers flexible consultation options, including home and hospital visits. We will come to you.

Client-Centered Approach

At Collins Law, clients always come first. We prioritize individual needs and concerns, recognizing that each case is unique and deserves personalized attention.

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