Medical Malpractice / Infant Brain Injury
Vermilion County, IL
Emergency Craniotomy
Vermilion County, Illinois
$9,842,900 Jury Verdict
When a family needed answers and accountability for their medical malpractice case, they turned to Spiros Law for help.
A jury ultimately awarded a $9,842,900 injury payout, the second-largest verdict in Vermilion County history, on behalf of an injured baby who suffered catastrophic harm and required an emergency craniotomy.
This baby injury lawsuit involved severe, life-altering injuries that demanded immediate and extensive medical intervention, including emergency neurosurgical care. The evidence presented at trial detailed the full scope of the infant’s injuries, the critical treatment required to save the child’s life, and the long-term impact on the child’s health, development, and future quality of life.
After a comprehensive presentation of medical evidence, expert testimony, and lifelong care needs, the jury returned a $9.84 million personal injury verdict, reflecting the seriousness of the harm and the permanent challenges this injured baby will face. While not a settlement, the verdict represents a powerful form of financial recovery comparable to a high-value personal injury settlement in catastrophic child injury cases.
At Spiros Law, we fight for families facing catastrophic injuries, injured baby claims, and complex baby injury lawsuits involving permanent harm. Once your child has suffered a serious injury due to negligence or medical error, our injury team is here to help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation your family deserves.
Free, confidential consultations are available.
*Past client experience results vary.
Proven Results in Illinois Medical Malpractice
Spiros Law handles each case with experience and strong commitment.
Our Illinois injury attorneys and litigation team regularly achieve major results, helping clients obtain the compensation they are entitled to. Below are some of the record-setting settlements we have secured for our clients, including:
Birth Injury Verdict
Jury awarded a family $40 million in a birth injury case in Coles County, Illinois. This is the highest reported medical malpractice verdict in Illinois outside Cook County.
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Settlement for a client who suffered a below-the-knee amputation in a motorcycle collision, largest resolution for a below-the-knee amputation in Central Illinois.
Personal Injury Verdict
Settlement for a 47-year-old female involved in a motor vehicle collision resulting in severe spinal and shoulder injuries, largest verdict ever recorded in Ford County.
Medical Negligence Settlement
Settlement for a 42-year-old female improperly administered medication, resulting in reflex sympathetic dystrophy, the largest settlement for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) in Champaign County.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Spiros Law was amazing in helping me win my case. They kept me comforted and almost uninvolved throughout the whole process, with regular updates, of course.
— Google Review
I was impressed with the ease of the process, great staff, and their availability to answer all my questions. I would recommend them.
— Google Review
Extremely satisfied with the representation I received. I highly recommend them.
— Google Review
*Results vary.
Meet Your Illinois Legal Team
At Spiros Law, we focus on building meaningful, one-on-one relationships with every client we represent. To support this, our attorneys hold consistent in-person meetings and stay readily available through phone, email, and other digital communication between appointments.
We stand up to insurance companies and are fully prepared to take cases to trial when necessary to pursue the justice our clients deserve.
Cases We Handle
- Medical Malpractice
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injury
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With four convenient Illinois office locations — including Kankakee, Champaign, Mattoon, and Danville — our team is ready to deliver the dedicated legal guidance and support you need.
Was your child harmed by a preventable medical mistake?
Our Illinois injury team can help your family understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you deserve. Free, confidential consultations are available.
The case results listed on this page are for informational purposes only. Every personal injury case is unique, and past outcomes do not guarantee or predict similar results in future cases. The value and outcome of your claim will depend on the specific facts, evidence, and circumstances involved. To understand what your case may be worth, please contact Spiros Law for a free consultation.
