5/30/2023 – Following a two-week long trial, a Winnebago County jury has returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C.’s client in the amount of $4,000,000.00 for the wrongful death of a 51-year-old woman due to medical malpractice. The verdict is the second-largest medical malpractice wrongful death verdict ever in Winnebago County. […]
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Death of Trinity University Football Player
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. is representing the family of Avery Gilbert, a student and football player at Trinity International University who died after having an allergic reaction to the food he consumed at a dining hall at the university. The wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the food was mislabeled and cross-contacted, ultimately leading to […]
Trial Journal Article Highlights Rapoport Law Firm, P.C.’s Important Victory for Victims of Defective Medical Devices
The Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has published an article authored by Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. partner Joshua L. Weisberg called ” Bausch v. Stryker Corp.: A Major Victory for Plaintiffs in Medical Device Cases.” In Bausch, the Seventh Circuit held that a woman injured by a defective medical device that was granted premarket […]
David Rapoport Discusses Attorney Advertising
The Importance of Finding the Right Attorney “Money For Lunch” is a radio program hosted by Bert Martinez. The show covers topics in business, health, current events and more. Mr. Martinez interviews leaders in various fields to help inspire innovations that will improve our world. Recently, attorney David E. Rapoport of Rapoport Weisberg & Sims […]
IB Spotlight Shines on Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer David Rapoport
The Injury Board is an organization committed to helping people find trial attorneys with the experience, skill and dedication to handle their legal needs. With the explosion of legal advertising in recent years, the goal of finding an attorney with real experience and the ability to handle your specific legal problem is complicated. David Rapoport, […]
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney David E. Rapoport to Lecture at 2008 Illinois Institute
When a person or company harms another through fault or negligence, under the law they normally have to pay for the resulting damage. As simple as this rule seems, it has proven difficult to apply. With time limits for taking action, insurance limits, the political environment, negative views toward personal injury and wrongful death cases […]
Attorney Joshua L. Weisberg Achieves Board Certification In Civil Trial Law By The National Board Of Trial Advocacy
Chicago, Illinois -The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) has announced that Joshua L. Weisberg of Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. has successfully achieved Board Certification as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Weisberg becomes only the 12 th attorney in the State of Illinois to achieve this honor. Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. has become the only law […]
Aviation Accident Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
What legal rights do I have after an aviation accident? A. If a person is injured or killed in an aviation accident, a lawsuit may be brought to recover money damages from those responsible for causing the accident. Examples of parties that may be legally responsible for money damages in an airplane crash case include […]
David A. Neiman Has Been Named to The National Trial Lawyers
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. is proud to announce that David A. Neiman has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. Membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is an invitation-only honor extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership as a young […]
Record Setting $4.3 Million Recovery For Worker Who Suffered Hand Injury In Industrial Accident
November 1, 2021 – Chicago, Illinois A record-setting recovery for a hand-injury was recently approved by a Cook County judge in a case where a factory worker’s hand was amputated and then reattached following an industrial accident. The case was prosecuted by Rapoport Weisberg & Sims partners Matthew Sims, Joshua Weisberg, and Melanie VanOverloop. The […]
