Accident & Injury

Muhammad Ramadan, Esq., is the founder of Attorneys of Chicago, an award-winning law firm focusing solely on auto accidents, medical negligence, nursing home abuse and dog bite cases. Muhammad Ramadan is from the South Side of Chicago and received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from DePaul University, Chicago and his Juris Doctor from Michigan State College of Law. The combination of his South Side upbringing and law degree, Mr. Ramadan brings his hustle work ethic, fighter mentality and law expertise to his practice and his clients. Mr. Ramadan is a distinguished Super Lawyers awardee, a peer-review organization, and is also an honorable board member of the grassroots organization Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) of Chicago. He was awarded the Inner-City Muslim Action Network Community Achievement Award for his commitment and love to the people of Chicago. Our Chicago personal injury attorney, Muhammad Ramadan, graciously earned a diverse collection of awards that showcase his dedication and care to his community, including: The Chicago Commission on Human Relations Award for his contribution to the residents of Chicago during the 2020 Pandemic DePaul University Distinguished Alumni Award The Global Directory of Who’s Who Top Lawyer The Top 100 Magazine Top 100 Attorneys. Muhammad Ramadan is dedicated to advocating for the hardworking, blue-collar residents of Chicago. Through his legal expertise, he has successfully secured millions of dollars in compensation for his clients.

Jay Vaughn is one of the first attorneys to be Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Jay was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his undergraduate degree from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky in 1999. Jay graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2002. He is licensed to practice in both Kentucky and Ohio. Jay has received Martindale-Hubbell’s esteemed “AV” rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Since 2013, he has been named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers, which recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in Kentucky. Jay has tried numerous cases ranging from automobile collision cases to multi-week nursing home neglect cases. He is asked to speak both locally and nationally to other lawyers on a variety of legal topics as he is very active in Kentucky Justice Association and American Association for Justice, serving on the Board for both trial organizations. Jay focuses his practice on personal injury, car wreck, trucking crash, traumatic brain injury, and wrongful death cases. He understands that his clients have had their lives turned upside down due to the fault of someone else which is the reason for him working tirelessly to achieve justice for his clients, help make up for what was taken from them and giving them hope for the future. HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers - Louisville, KY Office 600 W Main St. Ste 200 Louisville, KY, 40202 (859) 578-4444 HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers - Fort Mitchell, KY Office 2380 Grandview Dr. Fort Mitchell, KY, 41017 (859) 578-4444

Mr. Movagar co-founded M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers with the goal of championing and defending the interests of individuals who have been physically injured or killed as a result of the negligence of another party. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers elected to practice within this area of the law because personal injury victims are often the most vulnerable people who need legal representation the most. These victims have just undergone a serious injury and are not in a position to bring a personal injury claim and/or pursue a lawsuit. Also, because most people are unfamiliar with their rights in connection with a personal injury claim, the other side may take advantage of them by either denying their claim or offering to pay them much less than their claim is worth. This is where M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers steps into the case to ensure all of their clients’ rights are protected and that all clients get just and full compensation. Mr. Movagar presently represents wrongful death heirs and Plaintiff’s throughout the state of California that have been injured in every conceivable type of accident involving the negligence of another party. These include, but are not limited to, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability cases, and animal attacks. Mr. Movagar works tirelessly to ensure each and every client gets just compensation and all necessary medical treatment so that they are made whole from the losses they sustained as result of the accident. Mr. Movagar has proudly recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients and has been recognized by numerous publications, such as National Trial Lawyers, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers magazine and the Los Angeles Magazine, for the results he has obtained on behalf of his clients. On five separate years, Mr. Movagar has been selected as a “Rising Star” on the Southern California Super Lawyers list – an award given to less than 2.5% of practicing attorneys. In 2016, Mr. Movagar was recognized as a Super Lawyer by the California Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Movagar has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Magazine as a top 100 trial lawyer in the country, and is also a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which is a distinction for attorneys who have recovered $2 million or more on a single case). Prior to co-founding M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, Mr. Movagar worked at an elite law firm in west Los Angeles. While there, Mr. Movagar represented Hilton Hotels Worldwide, Inc. (the world’s largest hotel company), Apartment Investment and Management Company (one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of apartment communities), Anschutz Entertainment Group (one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world and the owner of the Staples Center), and Union Carbide Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company). Mr. Movagar received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in downtown Los Angeles in 2004 and graduated Cum Laude with Order of the Coif Honors. While at Loyola Law School, Mr. Movagar was an Editor on the Entertainment Law Review and volunteered at the Disability Rights Legal Center, an organization that champions the civil rights of people with disabilities through advocacy, education and litigation. While in law school, Mr. Movagar also served as an extern at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. In 2004, Mr. Movagar received the Commercial Law Student of the Year Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

It is Todd’s nature to work hard for his clients. He has a history of excelling at what is important to him. Law school is an example. Todd graduated magna cum laude from the Detroit College of Law. He is a bright, young attorney who is compassionate as well as intelligent. Although he becomes very involved in the difficulties of his clients, he enjoys his work because it is an opportunity to help them out of those difficulties. Todd is a skillful communicator. He gains the cooperation of the many people involved in his cases by always dealing with them in a professional manner. Todd joined the firm in 1988. Before attending law school, he graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Todd enjoys spending family time with his wife and two sons. He also has a passion for physical activities like water sports and weightlifting.

Since joining Schwartz Jambois in 1997, Craig Mannarino has consistently obtained significant jury verdicts and settlements for his clients in lawsuits involving medical malpractice, automobile negligence, pharmaceutical mass torts, and other catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. His record of success includes over $50 million in jury verdicts to date. He has obtained large jury verdicts for his clients in counties throughout the state of Illinois. Additionally, Craig has obtained a number of sizable settlements throughout his career. In 2015, Craig was one of a small group of lawyers leading the consolidated Cook County, Illinois pharmaceutical litigation involving the diabetes drug Actos® which resolved for $2.4 billion, one of the largest pharmaceutical settlements ever. To schedule a consultation with Attorney Mannarino, visit his website, or call 815-215-7561.

Attorney Brian Riley is the Co-Founder and Partner of Kurtz Riley Injury Lawyers, a firm dedicated to advocating for injury victims throughout Arizona. Licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Washington, Attorney Riley focuses the majority of his work on helping Arizona clients who have been harmed by negligence. His mission is to pursue justice and secure the compensation needed for individuals and families rebuilding their lives after serious injuries. Attorney Riley’s background as a collegiate tight end shaped his disciplined and strategic approach to litigation. On the field, he learned that preparation and persistence are the keys to success. Today, he applies those same lessons in the courtroom. Each case is approached with a carefully developed game plan and the determination to see it through to the end. With a proven record of managing cases from intake through litigation, Attorney Riley has successfully resolved complex personal injury matters, including those involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. His ability to secure favorable settlements in high-stakes cases reflects both his skill and his dedication to his clients. He believes in taking deliberate action and never waiting for justice to appear on its own. Attorney Riley earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Northern Arizona University before attending Arizona Summit Law School, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. His academic achievements mirror the same commitment to excellence that now defines his professional work. As a partner at Kurtz Riley Injury Lawyers, Attorney Riley remains focused on serving Arizona injury victims with energy, preparation, and determination. For him, success is not measured by verdicts or settlements alone, but by the impact his work has on helping people in Arizona move forward with confidence. KRLG Injury Lawyers Scottsdale 10609 Hayden Rd Suite 106 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (623) 303-5754

Randall J. Richards is a member of the Management Committee and co-chair of the Personal Injury practice at Wilentz, Goldman, & Spitzer, P.A. He has been a shareholder since 1986 and serves as Vice Chairman to the firm. As a seasoned trial attorney of 40 years, Mr. Richards has achieved verdicts and settlements in personal injury litigation on behalf of thousands of clients who have suffered injuries arising from automobile accidents, construction and other serious accidents, and/or by defective products or injuries resulting from negligence. Mr. Richards has also represented victims’ families in over 100 wrongful death actions, and thus understands the suffering of families who have lost a loved one. Mr. Richards has obtained numerous settlements and verdicts in excess of one million dollars from insurance companies on behalf of his clients. Recognizing that traumatic accident victims may be overwhelmed by emotional issues and significant financial loss arising from costs associated with their injuries such as medical bills, disability, lost wages, and/or property damage, Mr. Richards devotes his practice and Wilentz’s vast resources as one of New Jersey’s largest and long-established personal injury law firms to guide his clients through the legal system to secure the best possible outcome in the face of their injury and the circumstances of each case he accepts. Mr. Richards believes in approaching each personal injury case as if it were going to trial. In this way he can maximize the recovery for each of his clients. A swift settlement best serves the clients’ interests. Recovery is, however, maximized by demonstrating to the insurance company that you are prepared to proceed to trial. Considering that in any injury case the ultimate goal is to maximize recovery, Mr. Richards is adept at discovering the relevant facts through research and preparation, in turn, creating opportunities for significant recovery. Mr. Richards’ practice includes a particular focus on representing victims of traumatic brain injuries. Perhaps the most insidious type of injury, brain trauma affects the victim’s ability to function as a member of society, to earn a living, to enjoy functional relationships with friends and members of his or her own family and satisfy the basic human need to socialize. Damage or injury to the brain changes a patient – not just temporarily, but forever – long after the interest and sympathy of others fade. Often brain injuries are subtle with no outward visible signs that juries can be sympathetic to. It is therefore essential that such victims engage an attorney who understands the mechanism and impact of such injuries. Mr. Richards has earned his reputation as a formidable trial attorney and a trusted brain injury lawyer who has dedicated his entire legal career to advocate for the rights of victims and their families to get the compensation they deserve. Since 2003, Mr. Richards has been consistently selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. In addition, he has been recognized as a leading Personal Injury attorney by Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2009.

I am recognized by the Illinois legal community as the “Best of the Best” in personal injury law. I have been designated by my peers as a top 100 “Illinois Super Lawyer” – an honor given to less than 1% of Illinois lawyers. I have an AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 peer review rating – the highest rating possible in personal injury and medical malpractice – in the highly distinguished Martindale-Hubbell® legal directory. I have a 10/10 (Superb) Avvo Rating with the highest possible marks in all categories including experience, industry recognition and professional conduct. I am recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in Personal Injury Law and Professional Malpractice – based on a survey of legal peers conducted by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s Leading Lawyer Network. In 2004, I was named one of the ’40 Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois to Watch’ by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company – an honor given to less than 1% of the lawyers in Illinois. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum – where membership is limited to trial attorneys who have obtained million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements – where less than 1% of lawyers in the United States are members.

Alex De Castroverde is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and the owner of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers along with his brother, Orlando. Their father, Waldo De Castroverde, was born in Havana, Cuba, and was a paratrooper in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Waldo moved to Reno, Nevada, in 1978, along with his wife Vivian De Castroverde (also born in Cuba) and their four children. After attending law school at night—while he dealt blackjack during the day—Waldo became one of the first attorneys in Nevada to open a law office with the focus of representing the Hispanic Community. In 2005, De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers was formed as a branch of the Law Office of Waldo De Castroverde. The firm has grown from three attorneys to over 20 attorneys and a total team of over 100 employees. The firm now has offices in Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, Reno, Oakland, CA and plans on expanding across the United Sates. The firm concentrates on personal injury, immigration, and criminal defense. In 1995, Mr. De Castroverde received his undergraduate degree from University of Nevada, Reno. He received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. Mr. De Castroverde is active in the Southern Nevada community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Preparatory and the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. He is also on the Advisory Counsel for the Nevada Independent and serves as a committee member for the Las Vegas Bowl Committee. Mr. De Castroverde is happily married to his wife Cathy of over 14 years, and they have three daughters.

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