What We Do
- Car and Traffic Accidents
- Defective Medical Products
- Defective Products
- Dog Bite Injury
- Fires and Explosions
- Foodborne Illness
- Injuries and Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Wrongful Death
Welcome to Pritzker | Ruohonen
$3,750,000 Settlement
Pritzker | Ruohonen partners Fred Pritzker and Rich Ruohonen recently obtained a $3,750,000 federal court settlement on behalf of a 38-year-old New Jersey man whose leg was amputated following a recreational vehicle accident.
The Injury
A defect in the vehicle caused the man to lose control and crash. He suffered a badly fractured ankle that required surgery and use of a cage-like apparatus screwed into his foot and leg in an effort to stabilize the broken bones and promote healing. Unfortunately, after many infections and surgeries, the man’s leg had to be amputated below the knee.
Complex Engineering Issues
The defendant in the case claimed that the crash was caused by operator error unrelated to any product defect. Mr. Pritzker and Mr. Ruohonen gathered and presented evidence proving that the product was defective and that the defect caused the crash. To do this, they had to replicate the failure mode that gave rise to the crash, which involved complex engineering issues.
Because Mr. Pritzker and Mr. Ruohonen practice extensively in the area of product liability, they were able to present persuasive evidence that resulted in a sizeable settlement for their client. Read more about Fred Pritzker and Rich Ruohonen.
To contact Fred Pritzker or Rich Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding an injury, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill out the online, attorney-consultation form.
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Firm News
Pritzker | Ruohonen Newsletter
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Pain and Suffering
Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Rich uses his knowledge, experience, and reputation to maximize recoveries for clients.
Pritzker a Super Lawyer
In recognition of his achievements, Fred Pritzker was selected as a "Top 40 Minnesota Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine.
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen has written a ground-breaking article on traumatic brain injury entitled "Debunking the Top 10 Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury: Effective Cross Examination of the Defense Neuropsychologist."
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pritzker | Ruohonen attorneys Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar. They represent brain injury survivors in personal injury cases throughout the nation.