Joseph Preiser

Joseph M. Preiser concentrates his practice in representing the victims of auto crashes, falls, medical malpractice, and other complex personal injury litigation.

Joseph joined Goldberg & Goldberg Law Offices in September 2015. Most notably, Joseph was trial counsel in the case Sabanovic v. City of Chicago which resulted in a $13,800,000.00 verdict for the wrongful death of a young model that died when her car plunged off the road and into the Chicago River. In 2019, Joseph was named to the list of Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyer.

Prior to joining Goldberg & Goldberg, Joseph worked for 5 years in Cook County State’s Attorney’s. During that time Joseph authored and filed more than 30 appellate briefs, argued before the appellate court, and refined his skills in the courtroom prosecuting over 600 trials to verdict including 14 jury trials. In recognition of his performance and dedication the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists awarded Joseph with a Certificate of Recognition and Achievement.

Joseph has specialized knowledge in Illinois Traffic Law and crash investigations, particularly as they affect victims in car crashes, motorcycle crashes, and pedestrian injuries.

Joseph was raised in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois. He currently resides in Chicago’s northern suburbs with his wife and daughter.

Settlements & Verdicts

Since joining the firm in 2015, Mr. Preiser has contributed to the generation of more than $55 million dollars in settlements and verdicts. Noteworthy cases include:

• $18,000,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Auto crash injury to person in crosswalk.
• $13,800,000.00 Verdict, Cook County. Sabanovic v. City of Chicago. Wrongful death motor vehicle accident case against the City of Chicago.
• $10,000,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Car crash injury resulting in leg amputation.
• $4,500,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Medical malpractice case resulting in paralysis.
• $2,656,187.29 Verdict, Cook County. Schuster v. Sklar. Medical malpractice case involving negligent podiatric surgery and care.
• $1,500,000.00 Verdict, Cook County. Jesse Cox v. Comprehensive Pharmacy Services. Medical malpractice case involving a spinal cord injury.
• $1,350,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Jansson v. City of Chicago. Wrongful death motor vehicle accident.
• $1,200,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Medical malpractice case involving failure to diagnose malignant melanoma.
• $1,035,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Grober v. Dobson. Trucking accident injury.
• $800,000.00 Settlement, Wisconsin. Wheelchair transport injury.
• $600,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Medical malpractice case involving stroke.
• $500,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Buza v. Metrosouth Medical Center. Medical malpractice case involving hospital in-patient transport injury.
• $462,500.00 Settlement, Cook County. Bojic v. Klien. Auto crash injury.
• $450,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Slip and fall during a boat cruise.
• $382,136.60 Settlement, Cook County. Rear end auto crash.
• $315,000.00 Settlement, Cook County. Slip and fall at O’Hare Airport.

In the Media

• Episode 103: Joseph Preiser, Katrina Taraska & Ian Alexander | Estate of Sabanovic v. City of Chicago | $13.89 million verdict Listen to the Podcast