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When a loved one dies in a fatal accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. In most states, certain family members can pursue this type of lawsuit when someone dies due to the fault of another person or company. These cases can be legally complicated and incredibly emotional. Because of the way our firm is structure, our lawyers can give the support and counsel needed to achieve justice.

Aviation accidents often result in devastating injuries or mass casualties when they occur. Our aviation team has been involved in most of the high-profile aviation disasters to have taken place in the last 35 years, leading from the front, including serving in the leadership prosecuting the Boeing 737 Max cases. Our team of aviation attorneys come from diverse backgrounds and include a former Air Force and commercial rated Airline Transport Pilot, a former deputy director at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and attorneys who have led prosecutions of major aviation disaster cases. Together, we handle claims related to commercial airplane accidents, general aviation accidents, small plane or charter flight crashes, and helicopter accidents. We are fierce advocates on behalf of injured victims and family members of those killed in air disasters, and we fight for changes that make aviation safer for everyone.

Medical malpractice happens more often than most people would suspect. Our law firm handles all types of medical negligence cases, from failure to diagnose to misdiagnosis to surgical errors to medication mistakes. We are also skilled advocates for families whose children have suffered birth injuries as a result of medical malpractice. If you or your loved one has suffered a birth injury or other type of injury related to medical malpractice, we will fight for your rights.

Truck accidents happen frequently on the highways and roads in and around Chicago. Trucks are big machines, and they cause big harm. These wrecks are often associated with truck driver fatigue (due to hours of service violations), distracted driving, improperly secured truck loads, or truck equipment failure. Whatever the cause may be, our law firm takes on big trucking companies and wins, getting you the money that you deserve.

Far too often, the products that come onto the market are dangerous or defective. Manufacturers may cut corners in the design process, of worse, turn a blind eye to a known risk. When those products cause harm, you may be able to file a special type of personal injury claim known as a products liability lawsuit. These cases are complex. Most firms do not have the experience or resources to properly work up and prosecute these cases. We do, and we have. We write the text on this type of complex legal action and our work has gotten dangerous products taken off of the market. From aircraft engines to medical devices to motorcycles, we know products liability.

In most states, work-related injuries and illnesses are generally covered by workers’ compensation, a no-fault insurance system that provides medical treatment, financial compensation, and death benefits to injured workers and their families. But in many situations, a third party may also be held liable for workplace injuries through a personal injury lawsuit that provides benefits much more substantial that those available through workers’ compensation. Our law firm has achieved record-setting results representing workers and their families who have suffered catastrophic or fatal injuries while on the job. We will work with you to help you understand what legal options are available to you, and to help you obtain the best possible outcome for your case.

Most of us don’t think twice before getting behind the wheel of our car. Yet automobile accidents are one of the most common causes of injury and death in our state. If you have been seriously hurt in a motor vehicle crash, reach out today to talk to a Chicago-based car accident attorney.

When we make the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home or long-term care facility, we expect that they will be properly cared for during their time there. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect is far too common. Our Chicago-based law firm represents individuals and their families in personal injury lawsuits related to nursing home abuse and neglect. We will help you get the money that you need to move forward with your life after this type of injury.

In most instances, anyone who owns or controls property has a responsibility to maintain it in a reasonably safe condition or to warn others of known hazards. If they fail to do so, they could be liable for any injuries that result in a slip, trip, fall or other accident. Our law firm has extensive experience handling premises liability lawsuits, and has recovered significant verdicts on behalf of our clients.

Statistically speaking, construction is one of the most dangerous industries when it comes to workplace injuries and fatalities. We have broad experience representing trades workers in construction injuries, from oil refineries to automotive plants to shipyards. Our law firm wrote the text on construction injuries. We utilize our deep knowledge of the trades to help our clients get the money that they deserve for their injuries.

Boating is a popular pastime, but it brings with it certain dangers and usually a complex legal system known as Admiralty Law. Derived. Few lawyers understand the complexity of this legal system, but as licensed boaters our partners have deep experience with admiralty law. Commercial and recreational boating accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries and even death. Our law firm understands the complex laws and regulations surrounding boating accidents. We will fight for your right to full compensation for your injuries.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) is a form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg. It often develops after an injury. Our law firm represents clients dealing with CPRS and other serious, long-term injuries. We will work with you to help you get the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to for the full scope of your injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are one of the most common causes of death and disability in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs are often linked to falls, motor vehicle accidents, and assaults. If you have been diagnosed with a TBI after a slip and fall, car crash, or another type of accident, our law firm will fight to get you the money that you need to move forward with your life after your injury.

Damage to any part of the spinal cord can often cause permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the injury site. In more serious cases, spinal cord injuries can lead to partial or total paralysis. Spinal cord injuries are often the result of a traffic accident, falls, and/or violence. If you suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of an accident, our law firm will work with you to help you get the compensation that you deserve.