Peter J. Flowers - Attorney

 

Attorney Peter J. Flowers believes a hands-on approach is the only way to handle delicate cases involving serious injury and death.

A partner in the firm of Foote, Meyers, Mielke & Flowers, Mr. Flowers has represented countless families whose lives have been tragically changed because of medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries from workplace injuries and automobile accidents, and from defective products. He has also represented the victims and families of victims of nursing home abuse and of sexual abuse. His attention to the special needs of those clients comes from a strong sense of loyalty to them and a shared desire to assure no one else experiences their pain.

“As a lawyer, I live and breathe my client’s cases. Some of my best friends are my clients; people I still talk to, kids I still take care of on many different levels. This is different from a one-time injury that gets fixed and goes away; these are catastrophic events that forever tie you to your client. If you don’t get emotionally involved, you’re not be properly representing them.”

This approach has earned Mr. Flowers tremendous results and numerous honors over the years. He’s been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in the area of medical malpractice, and recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois by his peers, a distinction earned by only 5% of the state’s lawyers. He is a member of both the Million Dollar Advocate Forum for resolving many cases in excess of $1 million, and the elite Verdict Club society which includes top attorneys from around the United States.

Mr. Flowers is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and over the years has served in a number of leadership positions. Most notably, he was the organization’s president from 2009-2010. His tenure was marked by the organization's succcesful fight to protect the rights of patients. His writings during that time were widely distributed, and can be found archived here: http://www.iltla.com/

Born in Naperville in 1967, Mr. Flowers roots in the community are long-standing, and include a strong place in his heart for children and those impacted by cancer. He actively supports a transitional home in Naperville that helps medically fragile children leave the hospital and return home to their families.

Mr. Flowers received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University in 1989 and his law degree from DePaul University in 1992. That same year he was licensed to practice law in Illinois and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Flowers is also admitted to practice pro hac vice in Massachusetts, Florida and other states.

Mr. Flowers a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Association.

For more information about Peter J. Flowers and the legal services he provides, please call him at   877-221-2511 or send him an email at pjf@foote-meyers.com.

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Recent Cases

• Large Award For Severely Disabled Client.

  Attorneys Craig Brown and Peter Flowers recently obtained a 7.5 million dollar settlement for their severely disabled client in a case that was pending in Kane County for less than 2 years.

• $25 Million Award for Nurse’s Error

  Jury awards nearly $25 million to family of woman with traumatic brain injury after botched medical procedure.

• $11 Million Award for Injuries Sustained on Casino Shuttle Bus

  Attorneys Craig Brown and Peter Flowers secured an $11 million award for a plaintiff who incurred spinal injuries as a result of his wheelchair not being properly secured by a bus driver.

• $11 Million Settlement in Truck Crash That Killed Young Women

  Described glowingly by all who knew her, 20-year-old Laurel Erb died in 2006 when a trucker fell asleep at the wheel on an Indiana highway and collided with a van carrying Erb and others.

• $5.9 Million Jury Award for Motorcyclist Struck by Store Employee

  An award of $5.9 million was secured by Peter J. Flowers and Craig D. Brown for Michael Terry who was struck on his motorcycle by a woman driving a car on company business.

• $5,000,000 Settlement For Young Burn Victim

  Attorneys Pete Flowers and Craig Brown settled a medical malpractice action  for $5,000,000, ensuring that a severely injured child will receive lifetime medical care.

• $4 Million Settlement When Delivery Errors Lead to Child Born with Cerebral Palsy

  Family of child born with Cerebral Palsy awarded $4 million in partial settlement reached by Peter J. Flowers and Craig D. Brown.

• $3,000,000 settlement for misdiagnosed medical condition

  Margaret Sperl, who was a nurse, presented to the emergency room at Lutheran General Hospital on April 5, 2004 complaining of weakness, loss of balance, hearing loss and an inability to ambulate 20 minutes earlier.

• $2.86 Million Settlement for Family of Woman Killed in Crash Caused by Defective Trailer Hitch

  Attorneys Peter Flowers and Craig Brown , working on behalf of woman's estate, reached a $2.86 million settlement in this wrongful death and product liability case involving a defective trailer hitch.

• $2.8 Million Settlement for Family of Woman who Died After Doctors Failed to Diagnose Cancer

  Atorneys Peter J. Flowers and Craig D. Brown reached $2.8 million settlement for family of woman who died of colon cancer that went unnoticed by doctors.

• $2 million Settlement After Truck Crash Leaves Man with Moderate Brain Injury

  Attorneys Peter Flowers and Craig Brown reached $2 million settlement for man who suffered brain injury after truck crash.

• $1.5 Million Settlement in Sex Abuse Case at Gymnastics Club

  Thirteen young girls awarded share of $1.5 settlement in Aurora gym club sex abuse case involving Michael Cardamone.

• $1,500,000 Awarded in Auto Accident Claim

  $1,500,000 Awarded in Auto Accident Claim for Injuries Sustained by Woman in Automobile Accident including Exacerbation of her Multiple Sclerosis.

• 1.32 Million Dollar Settlement for 80 year old client

  When attorney Craig Brown first met with Sheila McAley about representing Sheila’s 80 year old mother, Alice, he was understandably skeptical. The Missouri Police officer who investigated the crash that occurred on a cold, foggy Missouri night, concluded the accident was Sheila’s fault...

• $1,010.000 Wrongful Death Settlement in Federal Court

  Attorneys Peter Flowers and Craig Brown secured a $1,010,000.00 settlement.

• $1,500,000 Awarded in Legal Malpractice Case

  $1,500,000 Awarded in Legal Malpractice Case for Clients wherein a Negligent Attorney Represented Both Sides of a Real Estate Transaction.

• $1,000,000 Settlement for Injuries Caused by Collapse of Lift at O’Hare Airport

  $1 million was awarded to Klaus Cinch who sustained permanent injuries as a result of a lift collapse.

• Estate of Man Killed in Auto Crash by Tow Truck Driver Awarded $975,000

  Attorneys Peter Flowers and Craig Brown secured an award of $975,000 for the estate of Arthur Engeldinger who was killed when his vehicle was struck by a tow truck.

• $900,000 Award in Medical Malpractice/Birthing Negligence Case

  Attorneys Peter Flowers and Craig Brown secured an award of $900,000 for the family of a child who was born with severe neurological damage due to physician negligence during delivery. 

• $875,000 Settlement in Death of Bicyclist

  Arlene “Kay” Marshall was a well-known and well-liked resident of St. Charles, Illinois. A retired school aide, Kay was a familiar figure, often seen riding her bicycle as she made her way around town.

• $800,000 Award for Chicago Construction Worker

  Aaron, a 24 year-old construction worker suffered multiple fractures working on the Deep Tunnel project.

• $700,000 Wrongful Death Settlement in Kendall County

  $700,000 Wrongful Death Settlement in Kendall County after man killed in automobile crash

• $580,000 Settlement In Kane County, Il Automobile Crash

  On November 15, 2006, the Plaintiff was driving south on Illnois Route 31 in St. Charles, Illinois, when the Defendant crossed the center line and struck her vehicle head on.

• Confidential Award in Case of Improperly read CT scan that resulted in woman’s death

  Peter J. Flowers and Craig D. Brown, working on behalf of the estate of a woman, received a sizable award in this case involving improperly read CT scan results which ultimately led to her death.

• Failure to Diagnose Hip Dysplasia at Birth Leads to Significant Settlement

  Peter Flowers and Craig Brown, representing the family of a young child born with undiagnosed hip dysplasia, reached $731,000 settlement with hospital and physicians.

• Policy Limit Settlement When Improperly Prescribed Medication Leads to Birth Defects

  A settlement near the policy limit was reached for Ellen Anderson, whose child was born with severe birth defects due to side effects of a medicine prescribed by her gynecologist.  

• Settlement in Birthing Negligence

  An obstetrician at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield Illinois recently settled a lawsuit filed by attorney Peter J. Flowers brought on behalf of the parents of a child grievously injured during the birthing process.

• Shigellosis Illness Tied to Subway Restaurants

  Attorneys Craig Brown and Peter Fowers filed suit in early 2010 against the owners of a Lombard Subway after three patrons were diagnosed with shigellosis after eating at the restaurant.