Patrick J. Blum

PATRICK J. BLUM, IN memoriam

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Sadly, he passed away June 5, 2023 at 46 years old. He has a wife, son age 10 and daughter age 7. He will be missed.


Natalie Altamore Henniges is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Ximena Torres-Blum and her two children.


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We can’t begin to understand the pain of their loss, and the void in their lives.


This GoFundMe will offer support during this incredibly challenging time. The funds raised will go towards covering funeral expenses, and ensure the family has what they need in the coming months, so they may focus on healing and finding comfort in their grief.


Every contribution will make a difference. Let's honor the memory of Patrick by surrounding his precious family with love.


We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who contribute and offer their prayers, love, and support.


Thank you for your generosity and compassion.


Natalie

Education:

  • Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana – Bachelors of Science, 1998
  • Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California – Juris Doctorate, 2003 


Bar Admissions:

  • State Bar of California, 2003
  • United States District Court, Central District of California, 2003
  • State Bar of Illinois, 2009
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2011
  • United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, 2015
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2017


Professional Associations:

  • American Association for Justice (AAJ), 2006 to the Present
  • Illinois Trial Lawyer Association (ITLA), 2009 to the Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association, 2009 to the Present
  • Chicago Bar Association, 2009 to the Present

Notable Cases:

  • $3,700,000: Wrongful Death – Apartment fire kills woman in an elevator.
  • $3,500,000: Workplace Injury – Worker injured by falling elevator.
  • $3,000,000: Automobile versus Biker- Drunk driver crushes man on a bicycle.
  • $2,450,000: Wrongful Death – Security shoots and kills a man leaving an apartment complex.
  • $2,000,000: Wrongful Death – Man struck by vehicle during a high-speed police pursuit.
  • $1,687,500: Premises: Slip and fall injury causing a pulmonary embolism leading to death
  • $1,500,000: Workplace Injury – Worker suffers permanent injury to finger preventing him from returning to work in his field.
  • $1,500,000: Automobile versus Semi-Truck – Semi pulls out of a driveway in front of motorist.
  • $1,125,000: Premises Liability: Resident struck by a loose section of building’s roofing shingles.
  • $1,100,000: Wrongful Death – Man died after arrest and taken into police custody.
  • $900,000: Automobile versus Semi-Truck - 
  • $890,000: Workplace Injury-Man struck by metal pipe and develops neuralgia.
  • $600,000: Automobile versus Pedestrian – Police vehicle strikes man walking on the sidewalk.
  • $490,000: Premises Liability: Store customer was struck by a falling metal rod.
  • $164,638: Workplace Injury – Man struck on the head from cargo falling from a semi-trailer.

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