Amanda Louise Brasfield, Attorney
Amanda Louise Brasfield
Accident & Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Car Accident, Wrongful Death, Mass Torts, Catastrophic injury, defective products, premises liability, construction accidents
https://www.mannarinoandbrasfield.com, http://www.schwartzinjurylaw.com
- Law Office: Schwartz Injury Law
- Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. 2010
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 13 years
815-215-7561
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Amanda Brasfield is a highly experienced trial attorney with a focus on personal injury litigation. From medical malpractice to construction accident negligence, Amanda has obtained a number of multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.
Amanda has worked on dozens of complicated medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries, cerebral palsy, surgical mishaps, delayed diagnosis of cancer, and missed diagnosis of conditions such as heart attack, stroke, infection, sepsis, hemorrhage, meningitis, abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm (AAA and TAA), and shock. From depositions through trial, Amanda works tirelessly to uncover what proper medical practices were not followed and what steps could have been taken to prevent injuries and deaths related to medical care. In each of her medical malpractice cases, Amanda works with dedication and tenacity to achieve justice for those who have been harmed by the medical providers in which they placed their trust.
To schedule a consultation with Attorney Brasfield, visit her website, or call 815-215-7561.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of KJS | Rockford, Illinois | 2018 - Present |
| Trial Attorney | Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz | Illinois | 2010 - Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 2010 |
| University of Illinois | B.A. | 2006 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 2010 |
Associations
- Memberships & Associations
American Association for Justice, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Chicago Bar Association, Member
Illinois State Bar Association, Member
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Women's Bar Association of Illinois, Member
Women's Trial Lawyer Caucus, Member
Honors & Awards
- Elite Lawyer, 2018-Present
Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2017-Present
Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers, 2015-2016
Cases
$5.1 MILLION Car Accident
Settlement on behalf of a woman suffering catastrophic injuries following an auto accident.$8 MILLION Medical Malpractice
Settlement on behalf of a child suffering cerebral palsy due to delay in delivery.$10 MILLION Medical Malpractice
Settlement of behalf of a baby who was left brain damaged by an air embolism.19.2 MILLION Medical Malpractice
For wrongful death of a child from birth injuries related to meconium aspiration$12.5 MILLION Wrongful Death
An unarmed 23-year-old African American man was shot and killed by an off-duty Chicago Police officer at a CTA train station. The officer was trying to break up a fist fight that did not involve the decedent. The officer admitted in his deposition that the shooting was not justified and the case proceeded to trial on damages only after the City of Chicago admitted its liability.$8 MILLION Medical Malpractice
A 69-year-old woman was seen by her internist on several occasions over a three-month span. During each visit, the patient’s blood pressure was significantly elevated. However, the internist did not diagnose hypertension and did not prescribe any medications to lower her blood pressure. Consequently, the patient suffered a massive hypertensive hemorrhagic stroke which left her permanently disabled requiring 24-hour assistance.$7.1 MILLION Premises Liability
A 19-year-old man was shot in the neck while dining at an Arby's restaurant in Elmhurst, resulting in quadriplegia. The restaurant franchisee was found liable due to lack of training for employees, permitting loitering in the restaurant, and failure to notify police of incidents which had occurred on the day of and the day before the shooting.
Publications
Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Announces 10 Attorneys As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, MarketWatch, 2024
Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Announces 10 Attorneys As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, PRWeb, 2024
Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Announces 10 Attorneys As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, One News Page, 2024
Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Announces 10 Attorneys As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, The Associated Press, 2024
Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Announces 10 Attorneys As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, Illinois Business Review, 2024
Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Announces 10 Attorneys As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, WGN9 - Chicago, 2024
Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Announces 10 Attorneys As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, WCIA CBS 3 - Champaign, 2024
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers Announce Launch of New Firm, MarketWatch, Jan 2024
Orland Park Personal Injury Firm, Schwartz Injury Law, Announces Winner of Perseverance Scholarship, PRWEB, Aug 2023
Orland Park Personal Injury Firm, Schwartz Injury Law, Announces Winner of Perseverance Scholarship, Benzinga, Aug 2023
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Additional Info
IL State Lawyer Additional Information: Malpractice Insurance: Has malpractice coverage.
Fee: Contact our office for more information.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2017-04-17
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7210 East State Street
Suite 102A
Rockford, IL 61108
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