Request Legal Help Now - Free

Advertisement
LAWSUITS NEWS & LEGAL INFORMATION

Chicago Police Officer Christopher Berlanga

Gary, IN: William Alvarez and Thomas Miller were passengers in Kristina Hiltunen's car. She ran a red light at an intersection and collided with off duty police officer Christopher Berlanga. Miller suffered severe injuries and was kept in a medically induced coma for weeks after the accident. Alvarez died of blunt force trauma. Hiltunen tested positive for opiates and marijuana and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.07; she was driving up to 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. Police officer Berlanga's blood alcohol concentration was 0.19. A lawsuit was filed against Berlanga on behalf of Alvarez's 11-year-old daughter and Miller. A Cook County judge approved a $1.2 million settlement. (Nov-29-06) [NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES: CAR CRASH]


Legal Help

If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please click the link below.

Published on Nov-29-06


ADD YOUR COMMENT ON THIS ISSUE

Please read our comment guidelines before posting.


Note: Your name will be published with your comment.


Your email will only be used if a response is needed.

Are you the defendant or a subject matter expert on this topic with an opposing viewpoint? We'd love to hear your comments here as well, or if you'd like to contact us for an interview please submit your details here.

Request Legal Help Now! - Free