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Boeing Indefinitely Suspends All Production of 737 Max

December 17, 2019/in Blog/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – Boeing made an announcement on Monday shocked the aviation industry when stating all 737 jets will be grounded in January. This is a drastic step after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said its review of planes would continue into 2020.

Until now, Boeing has continued to produce 737 jets at a rate of 42 per month and purchasing parts from suppliers at a rate of 52 units per month, though deliveries are frozen until regulators approve the aircraft to fly commercially again (CNBC). The grounding of 737 jets will have an effect throughout the aerospace’s supply chain and broader economy. Further problems for airlines may continue, as hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of flights are canceled.

The 737 Max has been grounded since March after two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed all 346 on board both flights within a five-month period. Grounding the 737 Max’s has cost the plane manufacturer more than $9 billion so far. Boeing acknowledged the regulators’ review of the planes although it is lasting longer than the end-of-year approval the Chicago-based manufacturer was targeting.

On both deadly flights, a fault sensor caused MCAS to push the plane’s nose down, and pilots were unable to control the plane. Boeing has noted they are now making the nose-down less frequent and powerful by adding redundancy to tie it to two sensors and two computers.

Rep. Peter DeFazio, the chairman of the House of Transportation Committee, said, “This will be the most thoroughly scrutinized fix in the history of the aviation industry.”

“We know that the process of approving the 737 Max’s return to service, and of determining appropriate training requirements, must be extraordinarily thorough and robust, to ensure that our regulators, customers, and the flying public have confidence in the 737 Max updates,” Boeing said in a statement. “The FAA and global regulatory authorities determine the timeline for certification and return to service. We remain fully committed to supporting this process.”

In March, nearly 400 Max planes were in global fleet when regulators grounded the planes. Boeing has continued to produce more than 400 more jetliners, which are currently parked at its facilities in Washington and elsewhere. Going on the 10^th month of being grounded, planes have been paused from being delivered to customers, and Boeing said halting production all together would help deliver the stores planes when the grounding is lifted.

It’s unclear when the 737 Max production line will be cleared by regulators to fly again. U.S. airlines have taken the planes out of their schedules until at least March. American Airlines stated they don’t expect to fly the planes before April. Southwest Airlines has extended cancelations from the grounding until April 14, 2020.

Analysts highlight Safran SA and Senior Pic as other suppliers that could experience disruption impacts. Smaller suppliers with smaller cash cushions are more vulnerable to the product pause. Southwest Airlines, the largest 737 Max customer, said last week they had reached a confidential compensation agreement with Boeing for a proportion of a projected $830 million hit to operating income in 2019 from the grounding. According to Boeing, there are no layoffs or furlough expected at this time.

Victims of the deadly crashes were from more than 35 countries aboard Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The Dinizulu Law Group offers our deepest condolences to all that were affected by the crashes. The Dinizulu Law Group is located in Chicago, IL where Boeing is currently facing litigation for families affected.

The laws that govern the sky can be complex, which is why it takes a seasoned legal team to successfully represent victims of aviation accidents. It’s important to hire an attorney who has the trial experience and legal resources to tackle the detail-oriented litigation required in cases against airline companies. If you need legal advice related to the loss of a loved one from an aviation accident, our personal injury attorneys can give you answers in a free consultation. To schedule an appointment, please call our office at (312) 384-1920. For additional information, please refer to our website.

Truck Accidents and the Unfortunate Injuries Victims Often Suffer From

January 8, 2018/in Blog, Trucking accident injury law/by Yao Dinizulu

Among all types of vehicular accidents, those involving trucks tend to be the most severe. Trucks are not only traveling with hundreds of pounds of product on their vehicle, but the vehicle itself usually weighs over 30,000 pounds. The impact of a truck accident is enough to leave an individual suffering with some of the harshest injuries. In this article, we discuss spinal cord injuries as this is a common injury a truck accident victim suffers from.

Tips to Ensure Your Holiday Drive is a Safe One

December 21, 2017/in Blog, Personal injury law/by Yao Dinizulu

With Christmas and New Year’s only a few days away, you can expect that the roadways are going to fill up quickly with anxious travelers on their way to visit friends and family. Local residents may also be headed out simply looking for a good time. But, the holidays don’t only bring out locals. Many commercial trucks and freight shipping courier companies with also have their vehicles out driving too as gifts and packages are being sent across the country to make it in time for the holidays.

Four Tips on How to Make Your Next Drive a Safer One

November 13, 2017/in Blog, Car accident injury law/by Yao Dinizulu

Looking for ways to be a better driver in the city of Chicago? Do you have a teen who just received their license and is in need of some additional tips they can implement as they now spend more of their time out on the roadways? If so, the Chicago truck accident lawyers at Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd have a few helpful ones you can begin implementing immediately.

Are Accidents More Likely to Occur on Halloween Night?

October 30, 2017/in Blog, Personal injury law/by Yao Dinizulu

With the end of October quickly approaching, there is one thing that sits on the minds of many, and that is Halloween. Halloween is a time for children and their families to transform into someone they idolize or even something creepy and walk through their neighborhoods collecting candy and enjoying each other’s company. With so many trick-or-treaters expected to be out this Halloween, it is important that we don’t forget about the real dangers that lurk on the roadways. Come Monday night, Chicago streets are going to be filled with eager children trick-or-treating, but that isn’t all.

Who Has The Power To Enforce Laws?

August 14, 2017/in Blog, Car accident injury law, Civil rights law, Court System, Elder abuse, Medical malpractice, Medical negligence, nursing home neglect, Personal injury claim, Personal injury law, Uncategorized, Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Injury, Wrongful death action/by Yao Dinizulu

When the United States established our institution of government through the Constitution the jury system was enshrined in that document. The 6^th and 7^th amendment were later added to the Constitution and protected the right to juries in criminal and civil cases.

But still more was needed to enforce this cherished right. African-Americans under federal law were given the right to serve on juries in 1875, but in practice many were openly and routinely removed from juries based on race until a US Supreme Court case in 1986 declared that conduct was prohibited by the constitution. Watch the video to learn more.

As late as 1942, only 28 states had laws that allowed women to serve as jurors, but these states also gave them the right to claim exemption based on their sex. The Civil Rights Act of 1957 gave women the right to serve on federal juries, but not until 1973 could women serve on juries in all fifty states.

The right to serve on jury is something people fought for and died for because this right is so important to the fabric of our laws. The primary purposes of civil tort law in America and here in Illinois as described by the Illinois Supreme Court is when someone has been wrongly injured by the acts of another the law is to:

to compensate the victims;
to reduce future wrong acts; and
to encourage careful conduct in the future to protect all of our citizens.

The jury enforces these laws through their collective verdict. By serving on juries, you are able to voice your opinion and influence the collective verdict. If you do not show up, you are allowing someone else to decide how the laws should be enforced. Therefore, someone else will have the power to determine the type of community you will live in. So remember, the juries’ verdict is how you enforce the laws of your community. That is why it’s so important to serve.

If you have questions about trial or your own serious injury, contact the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. at 312-384-1920 or by email. Our Chicago personal injury attorneys are known for their expertise and tough litigation. Schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury trial lawyers practicing throughout Illinois.

What Are Punitive Damages?

July 21, 2017/in Blog, Car accident injury law/by Yao Dinizulu

When it comes to personal injury lawsuit in Illinois, there are two typical types of damages that can be given in a verdict: compensatory damages and punitive damages. The main purpose of compensatory damages is to try and make a victim whole. It’s to fix what can fixed or make up for what could not be fixed. An injured victim may be facing debilitating injuries and disability. In addition to these significant physical and emotional injuries, they may have lost wages, medical bills, and much more. Such injuries and costs fall under compensatory damages.

However, punitive damages are different. Punitive damages are meant to stop a wrong doer from continuing to do wrong. If a person or a business shows through their own actions that they are devaluing the sanctity of life and limb, Illinois law has offered the community a remedy that can be used to stop this dangerous conduct before it harms us all.

The dangerous conduct may have only harmed one person superficially, but this damage is intended to stop the wrong conduct before it worsens. Punitive damages are meant to be a deterrent to the defendant and other similar wrongdoers for their reckless behavior. Unfortunately, many wrongdoers are encouraged to rectify their conduct only through a punitive monetary verdict. It’s these punitive damages that force them to take preventative measures before they harm more people in our community.

At the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd., we understand that even one injury is too many. During trial, we often seek punitive damages so our communities are safer and our citizens are protected from the reckless behavior of others. With over 60 years of combined experience, our Chicago personal injury attorneys are known for their expertise and tough litigation. Contact us by email or call us at 312-384-1920 to schedule a consultation with one of our personal injury trial attorneys practicing law throughout Illinois.

What is a Day In The Life Video?

July 10, 2017/in Blog, Medical malpractice, Medical negligence, Personal injury claim, Personal injury law/by Yao Dinizulu

In personal injury lawsuits for severely injured victims, a Day-in-the-Life Video is shown to the jury during trial to offer a visual account of the injured victim’s day-to-day challenges. It captures footage from the moment the injured person wakes up to the time they go to bed. It crunches what an entire day is for an injured person to a 15-30 min time frame that can be shown in court.

The Day-in-the-Life Video may show how the injured person gets out of bed. Is he or she able to do it alone? Does an assisted living professional need to be present? Can the person go to the bathroom or shower self-sufficiently? From the Day-in-the-Life Video the jury will be able to see the full extent of the victim’s injuries. They will see the injured person’s face, read their facial expressions, and hear their voice. This lets the jury know firsthand the emotional and physical challenges the victim is facing. Watch the video to learn more.

The Day-in-the-Life Video also captures footage of the injured person in their home, in what used to be a comfortable setting. In the aftermath of an injury, the setting of the home may have become extremely difficult to maneuver around in. A video can show how challenging it is to get to the kitchen. How long does it take to climb a set of stairs?

A Day-in-the-Life Video can also show the injured victim’s interactions with loved one. Has the quality of family life changed? Is the injured victim able to spend time with his kids or spouse. Answers to these questions can also be captured on tape and shown to the jury.

Remember, the jurors are everyday people from our community that are selected to uphold our justice system. A Day-in-the-Life Video is able to grab their attention and move them in ways that expert testimony or documents alone aren’t able to.

It requires a skilled and well-experienced personal injury lawyer to create a Day-in-the-Life video that’s accepted as admissible evidence in the courtroom. Without being admissible in court, the jury isn’t able to see the client’s Day in the Life Video. This can be a significant blow to the recovery amount the jury decides.

At the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd., we have created many Day-in-the-Life Videos for severely injured clients and taken them to trial for successful verdicts. If you or your loved one is suffering from the fault of others, count on us to help. With over 60 years of combined experience, our Chicago personal injury attorneys are known for their expertise and tough litigation. Contact us by email or call us at 312-384-1920 to schedule a consultation with one of our personal injury trial attorneys practicing law throughout Illinois.

What To Do If You Were In A Truck Accident

May 19, 2017/in Blog, Personal injury law, Trucking accident injury law, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

Several parties can be held liable for a single truck accident. If you have been injured in a trucking accident, one of the first things you must do before bringing legal action against someone is ensure that you have identified all parties responsible for the accident. If you fail to sue the appropriate parties, then you may lose your right to bring an action against them forever. Although it may appear that the truck driver is ultimately responsible due to speeding or reckless driving, an experienced attorney will know to look at the truck and trailer’s owner, the company that the driver is working for and the manufacturer of the various truck parts, to name a few.

In addition, the accident could have been caused by someone improperly loading the cargo in the semi-truck. If a trailer is either overloaded or loaded in a way that throws the truck off balance, serious accidents are much more likely to occur and unfortunately, it is usually the other drivers on the road who see the most injuries.

Accidents in Illinois

Illinois is among a handful of states that account for more than half of all truck fatalities in the nation. There were nearly 600 fatalities involving large truck accidents in Illinois in the past five years alone.

In early August of last year, three people tragically lost their lives in a five-car pileup near Ottawa, Illinois. I-80 was closed for hours while crews worked to clear the scene. The wreck involved three tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles. While one of the semi-truck drivers suffered fatal injuries, the other two people who died were riding in the smaller cars.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) collected data showing that from 1975 to 2014 over 200,000 people died in large truck accidents. Many more were injured.

Injuries from Truck Accidents

Injuries sustained in accidents involved with semi-trucks are often devastating. In this August accident, not only were victims subject to the crushing weight of the large trucks, but the trucks also caught fire. It is not uncommon to see individuals with burn injuries, spinal injuries, amputations and brain injuries when they have been involved in such accidents. For those of us fortunate enough not to have been affected by a serious truck accident injury, it is hard to grasp the true cost of these traumatic injuries.

Not only will you have immediate medical costs, but you will likely face costs associated with ongoing health needs and rehabilitation. Studies show that a mild head injury can cost a person $85,000 and a severe injury can cost a person $3 million over the course of their life. Additionally, if you are unable to work, you will lose your source of income.

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyers Are Key to a Successful Personal Injury Case

A skilled Chicago truck accident lawyer is vital to getting you every cent of compensation you deserve if you have been injured in a large truck accident. When you already have to deal with catastrophic injuries or worse, the insurance companies are more likely to lowball you in negotiations. At the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd., our personal injury attorneys will not let that happen to you. Our personal injury law firm in Chicago has represented well over thousands of clients. With more than 20 years of experience, our truck accident attorneys know exactly how to help you and put your best case forward.

Determining the Recovery Value of Truck Accident Injuries

January 27, 2017/in Blog, Trucking accident injury law/by Yao Dinizulu

Have you been involved in a semi-truck accident? Were you significantly injured as a part of that accident? Are you wondering how to determine the monetary value of your injuries?

Let’s start with a very important point: Semi-truck accidents are handled completely differently than passenger vehicle accidents. You may have commercial policies that apply to your case. Semi-truck policies are mandated and regulated by the federal government. The federal government requires that semi-truck policies carry an amount in the millions because they need larger minimum policies.

How do we come up with a total value for your case? We have several factors that we look at. We will look at total medical bills, lost wages, injury severity, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering. These can give us a clue as to what your total value may be, but you have to note that it is impossible to give you an exact amount until your case has been fully investigated.

A last note, don’t go for the quick settlement that the insurance company will try to offer you. They want to pay you off quickly because they don’t lose as much money that way. If you wait, others factors may come to light that can benefit you and get you the bigger settlement you deserve. You’ll want to have an experienced legal team on your side when facing a case like this. Watch the video to learn more.

If you have questions about semi-truck accident injures, please fill out our contact form or call us at 1-312-384-1920 or 1-800-693-1LAW. Our experienced Chicago-based truck accident lawyers are here for you. You may also find more videos and media content from the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. on our media page.