📍
Home
>
Illinois
>>
Products Liability
Products Liability lawyers in Illinois David Rapoport to John Perconti
Explore Illinois attorneys like David Rapoport, Dennis Schoen, Douglas Rallo, Edward McNabola, Eileen Letts, Eric D. Rosser, Gary Annes, and John Perconti. in cities like Chicago, Libertyville, Chicago, Chicago and Chicago. These attorneys specialize in Products Liability in Zip codes like 60602, 60601, 60654.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
David Rapoport
Firm: Rapoport Weisberg Sims, P.C.
20 North Clark Street Suite 3500 , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Boating Accidents, Civil , Construction Accidents, Employment & Labor , Jones Act, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Railroad/FELA, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
I am a 62 year old husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and trial lawyer. My job is to obtain justice for people who have been harmed using their right to trial by jury, truth and the law. My professional credentials can be seen at .
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.7 out of 5
James Leahy
Firm: James P Leahy Law Office
1275 Davis Road Suite 131 , Elgin , Illinois 60123
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Drugs & Medical Devices, Family , Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Workers Compensation, Child Support, Child Support, Child Support
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.5 out of 5
John A. O-Meara
Firm: Curcio Law Offices
161 North Clark Street 2550 60 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability,Transportation ,Wrongful Death
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Jeremy Geller
Firm: Trapp & Geller
205 West Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents
Jeremy L. Geller is a Partner at Trapp & Geller. He concentrates his practice on automobile negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and serious personal injury matters. Mr. Geller graduated from the University of Wisconsin and the John Marshall Law School. Jeremy has received numerous honors and awards for his practice and success including. $1,910,000 - settlement on behalf of a 46 year old man injured on a construction site when he fell off ladder. Client suffered wrist, ankle and shoulder injuries.. $1,500,000 - settlement on behalf of a client who was severely injured at a local music venue.. $1,300,000 - recovery for estate of 80 year old woman killed in car accident.. $1,240,000 - settlement on behalf of construction worker who suffered neck and foot injury when a hoist malfunctioned and materials fell on the worker.. $1,220,000 - settlement for brother and sister injured in a motor vehicle crash with a construction truck. Clients suffered head injury and neck injury.. $1,122,487 - verdict on behalf of 52 year old man who suffered torn rotator cuff in a car accident. Defendants made no offer to settle case and insurance suggested a $5, verdict at trial. This case was on front page of the Chicago Law Bulletin on October 24, 2017. $1,100,000 - A young mason was working at a construction site when a concrete wall fell and collapsed causing serious injuries. Jeremy's client suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder and required surgery. Jeremy was able to establish that the General Contractor should have had additional fall protection and additional support for the wall. The case settled for $1,100, in Kane County.. $1,000,000 - settlement on behalf of a Metra Carman who was injured while pulling a tarp on the job. In this FELA case, the Carman injured his lower back and required a disc replacement surgery. Metra denied any liability and denied that the worker was injured. Metra failed to offer any money for 3 years the case was prepared for trial. The case settled 4 days before trial was set to begin.. Confidental - Jeremy was successful in achieving a confidential settlement on behalf of the family of a 13-year old boy who was killed as a result of negligence by a local municipality and a local landscaping company. The boy was fatally injured when he was riding a wheelchair through an open field and caused to fall and suffer catastrophic injuries from a concealed hole in the ground.. $986,000 - Mr. Geller proceeded to trial against the City of Chicago where a Chicago Police Officer collided head-on with our client resulting in serious back injuries. The City and Police Officer vigorously denied that the accident was their fault and never offered a penny to settle the case. At trial, Mr. Geller obtained an award of nearly one million dollars for his client.. $950,000 - settlement for a laborer who was injured at a Train Derailment when he was impaled by a metal pole. The client suffered serious abdominal injuries.. $875,000 - recovered for a construction worker who was injured when he fell from a ladder at a construction site. The ladder was only 4 feet tall. The injured client did not seek any medical treatment for more than a month after the fall. The case settled a month before the trial.. $800,000 - recovery for a woman who slipped an fell on a cement parking barrier that was sitting in the middle of a city sidewalk. An XSport gym owned the barrier and investigations revealed that the barrier was frequently being pushed by cars parking at the gym into the sidewalk. The woman tripped over the barrier injuring her shoulders and neck. The settlement will pay the woman and her family a structured payout for the remainder of her life.. $750,000 - settlement on behalf of FELA railroad employee injured in a METRA elevator.. $750,000 - settlement on behalf of woman who tripped over an extension cord at a MEIJER store and suffered low back injury requiring surgery. Client had previous surgery to her back years ealier.. $590,000 - settlement on behalf of 79 year old woman who was struck by FEDEX delivery van driving 1 mile per hour.. $500,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of woman who suffered fractured wrist and had surgery as a result of a car accident.. $500,000 - successfully negotiated a settlement of $500, on behalf of a woman who slipped and fell on ice on driveway in DuPage County. The woman suffered a fracture to her ankle and required surgery. Even though it had snowed and rained for 4 straight days before the accident, Jeremy was able to establish that the ice was an "unnatural accumulation" which caused the injury. This case settled for the insurance policy limits without a lawsuit even being filed.. $400,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of 60 year old man who suffered a neck injury and required surgery. There was a 2 month wait until after accident until client began receiving treatment for his injuries.. $350,000 - verdict on behalf of a 55 year old woman who injured her knee as she was walking on a city sidewalk and fell into a hole on Rush's property which was concealed by trash and vegetation. Despite there being no written complaints about the hole, Jeremy was able to establish that Rush knew about the hole on their property and that they were responsible. Rush denied the woman was injured and only offered $8000 to settle the case. This verdict was reported on the front page of the Jury Verdict Reporter. $325,000 - settlement in NURSING HOME case where client fell and broke her hip.. $300,000 - policy limits settlement for client hit by a drunk driver.. Mr. Geller has always been a zeoulous advocate for his clients and is readily available to keep his clients informed as to the status of their case. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and is an active member of the community.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.9 out of 5
Jeffrey Goldberg
Firm: Goldberg & Schulkin Law Offices, P.C.
20 N Clark St Ste 3100 , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Civil , Corporate , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.5 out of 5
Jean Lasics-Wessels
Firm: Botti Law Firm, P.C.
2215 York Road, Suite 304 , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Divorce, Family , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Real Estate , Family, Family, Family, Family, Family
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.9 out of 5
Jay Deratany
Firm: The Deratany Firm
221 North LaSalle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Civil , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death
Jay Paul Deratany, licensed in Illinois and Florida, has won some of the largest single verdicts in the Chicago-land area for people who have been seriously injured or victimized by medical negligence,foster care or adoption negligence. He is part of the Million dollar advocates; member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; featured in Chicago Magazine and listed as Chicago's "Top Lawyer 2007, 2008 and 2009" ; featured in Jett Magazine, Adoption magazines, stories in USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Sun Times etc.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
James Spiros
Firm: Spiros Law, P.C.
2807 N Vermilion St #3 , Danville , Illinois 61832
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Boating Accidents, Civil , Head and Spinal Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Slip and Fall, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Car Accidents
Graduating law school from John Marshall Law School in 1994, Jim has over 25 years of experience practicing law. He has always felt responsible to stand up for people who need it most and has a passion for ensuring justice is brought to those who become injured due to the negligence of others. Among retaining an extensive legal resume full of won cases, published works, awards and leadership positions, Jim makes it a point to remain active in various civic, youth, and sports organizations, while saving time to spend with his friends and family.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.2 out of 5
James Marsh
Firm: Momkus, McCluskey, LLC
1001 Warrenville Road , Lisle , Illinois 60532
Practice Areas: Appellate , Insurance , Municipal , Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Litigation
James P. Marsh , B.A. 1983 Eastern Illinois University and J.D. 1988 John Marshall Law School. Prior to joining the Firm in 1997, Jim practiced at a large Chicago-based litigation firm. Jim's practice concentrates in the areas of casualty defense, municipal liability, insurance coverage, appellate, and professional liability defense litigation. For several years, he authored a bi-monthly column on legal issues for the trade publication, Appliance, a magazine with a worldwide circulation of 35,000. Jim also co-authored the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education chapter on fire and explosion liability in its Premises Liability edition. His experience and achievements include:. Jim is a member of the Defense Research Institute, illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and the DuPage County Bar Association, and is the former (2001-02) Editor the DCBA Brief.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.4 out of 5
James Hickey
Firm: Meckler Bulger & Tilson
123 North Wacker Drive Suite 1800 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Corporate , Environmental , Insurance , Products Liability, Commercial
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.9 out of 5
Dennis Schoen
Firm: Dennis T. Schoen, P.C.
221 N La Salle St Ste 663 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Civil , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Transportation , Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
I lead a five-person office dedicated to providing the best possible representation for people injured or killed by wrongful conduct. The practice was founded in 1983 and has expanded to include Alexander Loftus and a skilled and experienced support staff. We pride ourselves on being preeminent trial lawyers who know how to prepare cases diligently and quickly.. I realize that no amount of money can fully compensate for what our clients have lost, yet we are drive to applying all of the firm’s experience and resources to deliver maximum results for our clients. I will push your case through the complex court system as efficiently as possible to ensure your justice is not delayed.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Howard Huntington
Firm: Franco Moroney Buenik LLC
500 West Madison Street , Chicago , Illinois 60661
Practice Areas: Construction , Corporate , Premises Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Transportation , Litigation
Howard Huntington is a partner of Franco Moroney Buenik, LLC. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He also has extensive experience in the areas of construction, product liability, professional liability, transportation litigation, toxic torts and civil rights litigation. Mr. Huntington has successfully represented large and mid-market corporations, family-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and municipalities in a wide variety of civil litigation in both Illinois and Indiana.. In regard to commercial litigation matters, he has litigated breach of contract matters and disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code representing corporate buyers and sellers. He represents businesses in litigation involving claims of failure to pay for goods and services, failure to deliver conforming goods and services, and unfair business practices. He has represented contractors and distributors in construction defect litigation. He also has defended retailers and wholesalers in federal actions alleging false advertising, product disparagement, and other business torts.. Mr. Huntington has defended numerous construction contractors, subcontractors, motor freight companies, hotels, casinos, and retailers in catastrophic injury and wrongful death suits. He appeared before the Indiana Supreme Court for a products matter on behalf of a manufacturer of helicopters. In the employment area, Mr. Huntington has defended municipalities and public entities in Title VII discrimination cases, Section 1983 public employee cases, and employment contract disputes. He argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and prevailed in an equal protection matter.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.2 out of 5
Gregory Ignoffo
Firm: Law Offices of John G. Kelly, P.C.
30 N. LaSalle. , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Civil , Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Personal Injury
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Gary Annes
Firm: Abels & Annes, P.C.
100 N. LaSalle St. , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Automobile Accidents, Automotive Products Liability, Aviation & Aerospace, Drugs & Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Railroad/FELA, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
Gary Annes has been practicing law in Illinois since 1995. In his time as a lawyer Gary has excelled at obtaining the best possible outcomes for his clients. Gary's eagerness to work closely with clients to address their individual needs and maximize their recoveries has earned Gary an excellent reputation with his clients and the legal profession in general.. Gary is a partner with Abels & Annes, P.C. Gary's practice includes personal injury law, auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, product liability and medical malpractice.. Gary has successfully collected millions of dollars for his clients through jury trials, arbitration and mediation, and settlement conferences.. Gary earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.. Gary is a member in good standing of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association of Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association and Public Justice.. Gary has co-authored publications dealing with the issues of proving damages in personal injury cases, initial investigations in medical malpractice cases and the effective use of alternative dispute resolution procedures.. According to Gary, the purpose of our judicial system is to give every individual the right to seek justice when they or their loved ones are injured or harmed as a result of the negligence of others. Gary has dedicated his professional life to this pursuit of justice. The modern judicial system can be a complex maze to the layman, and a skilled and experienced professional is necessary to obtain full justice and maximum compensation for injuries. It is clear that the insurance industry continued to invest time and money to put up as many barriers as possible to deny regular people the full compensation that they are entitled to.. Gary's dedication to fighting for justice and full compensation for people who have been harmed or injured is evident in everything he does. Gary's record of success for his clients exemplifies the skill, dedication and experience necessary to prevail in today’s modern legal system.. Gary worked with a defense firm for a number of years before he switched to fight for the rights of people who have been injured or harmed. While working with the defense firm Gary represented the interests of a variety of clients in the areas of personal injury law, auto accidents, premises liability, construction, wrongful death, toxic tort, insurance coverage and medical malpractice cases at both the Circuit Court and Appellate Court levels in Illinois.. While on the defense side Gary learned the tactics used by the insurance industry to limit the recoveries of everyday people. Gary is now able to use this knowledge and expertise to obtain maximum compensation and full justice for his clients.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.1 out of 5
Eileen Letts
Firm: Greene and Letts
55 W. Monroe , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Corporate , Insurance , Municipal , Personal Injury, Products Liability
Eileen M. Letts graduated from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1978 and received the degree of Juris Doctor. She was admitted to practice before the Illinois Bar and the Federal Bar. She received her Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University in 1975. Ms. Letts prior employment includes serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Glenn T. Johnson, Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court from 1978 – 1980. In January of 1990, Ms. Letts and Martin P. Greene left another Chicago law firm to form Greene and Letts.. Ms. Letts has practiced law since 1979 and has extensive experience in litigation. Ms. Letts’ litigation experience includes dozens of jury trials and over 100 bench trials. She has successfully defended scores of complex tort litigation matters and handled medical malpractice cases. She has also tried contract disputes and construction litigation claims. She is a frequent presenter at continuing legal education seminars and panel discussions of the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. She currently serves on ABA Section of Litigation, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the ABA’s Commission on IOLTA. Ms. Letts is the recipient of numerous awards. She is listed as a Super Lawyer and has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell. She is a member of the American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association and the Black Women Lawyers Association.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Edward McNabola
Firm: McNabola & Associates, LLC
161 N. Clark , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Class Actions, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death
Ted McNabola is a leading personal injury lawyer in Chicago and the founder of McNabola & Associates. He has spent over two decades advocating on behalf of injury victims across the state. He was recognized as Super Lawyers® “Top 100 Attorneys in Illinois” because of his success. Over the last 25 years, he has won 97% of all cases he has accepted and over 90% of trial cases he has contested. Recently, many of his cases resulted in verdicts that added up to over $75 million. Attorney McNabola graduated from Miami University of Ohio with his B.A. and Loyola University Chicago School of Law with his J.D.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Douglas Rallo
Firm: Law Offices of Douglas Rallo, P.C.
215 E. Park Avenue , Libertyville , Illinois 60048
Practice Areas: Health Care & Hospitalization, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Products Liability, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation
In 2018, I got one of the largest known workers compensation wage-differential settlements in Illinois ($1.52 million dollars) for my client. Also in 2018, I got the largest dog bite settlement ($555,000) in Illinios involving a fingertip amputation. I settled a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) case for $775,000, which is the largest reported PTSD settlement in Lake County. My $450,000 shoulder injury settlement from an auto accident case is also the largest reported shoulder settlement for Lake County. I also practice in Wisconsin and fought for a $975,000 auto accident settlement for a client with a herniated disk injury in his neck.. I am rated as a "Top Lawyers in Illinois" 2017 and 2018. Chicago Tribune has written that my "pioneering legal theory" on valuing the lost enjoyment of life "is credited with winning millions of dollars for people severely injured ... or killed by the negligent conduct of others.". Most of the cases I handle involve serious injuries with surgery or multiple surgeries. Examples of the injuries we deal with are herniated disks, torn meniscus, rotator cuff tears, fractured wrists, elbows and ankles, torn labrum, impingement syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other serious injuries.. The types of cases we handle involve workers compensation, automobile/truck/motorcycle/bicycle/pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death and other injury cases where someone else was at fault.. I am proud of my hard work and accomplishments. I have won millions of dollars for people who have been injured. I am a very strong and aggressive advocate for my clients.. I believe in YOU. I understand your pain, disability and the financial hardships that your injury has caused. When you need someone to TRUST and LISTEN TO YOU about what you're going through, I will BE THERE FOR YOU and get you the compensation you deserve. As a small firm, you will get PERSONAL ATTENTION throughout your case. You will get your questions answered in plain talk. Your phone messages will be returned quickly. You will know what's going on with your case. YOU WILL HAVE A TEAMMATE who will work together with you to win your claim. With me, you will have confidence that you have the BEST LAWYER FOR YOUR INJURY CASE.. Here is a little of my background. My grandparents came to America from Italy with a few clothes and a couple of dollars. My parents taught me the values of hard work, discipline, problem solving and giving everything I could, to succeed. I was raised in New Jersey and came to Chicago to John Marshall Law School (now part of University of Illinois at Chicago). I have practiced workers compensation and personal injury law for more than 35 years. I have taught other lawyers, written many published articles, and am a past chairman of the Legal/Medical Committee of the Lake County Bar Association. I have been written about in Newsweek Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and have been interviewed on radio and tv several times.. I am ready to help you NOW. Please call me at.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
John Perconti
Firm: Levin & Perconti
325 North Lasalle Street Suite 450 , Chicago , Illinois 60654
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Birth Injuries, Construction , Corporate , Defective Products, Federal , Insurance , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents
John J. Perconti is a highly-acclaimed Illinois attorney and co-founder of Levin & Perconti. For over 25 years, he has devoted his practice to advocating for people and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. In 1992, he merged his practice with Steven Levin, and now the firm employs over twenty lawyers and has obtained over $520 million in verdicts and settlements for clients.. John has an excellent record of success representing clients in injury, elder abuse and wrongful death cases. He is nationally recognized as one of the country’s leading medical malpractice attorneys because of his extensive experience in federal and state courts. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of complex medical issues that has allowed him to achieve record-setting multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients.. John obtained a $14 million record failure to diagnose cancer verdict in Illinois for a woman whose doctor delayed her diagnosis of lung cancer. He also obtained a $7.5 millions record Illinois Jones Act settlement for a boat worker who was injured in a boat explosion in Alton, Ill.. In a birth injury case, John reached a $6.5 million settlement for a young girl who suffers from cerebral palsy as a result of an inexperienced physician’s failure to perform a timely c-section. John also achieved a $5.77 million Federal Tort Claims Act bench trial verdict against a Veteran’s Administration and a $5.35 million against a Chicago hospital for the family of an 18-year-old woman who died when hospital staff failed to diagnose her with postpartum cardiomyopathy.. John is regarded as one of the leading nursing home negligence lawyers in Chicago for his work on behalf of victims of abuse and neglect. John achieved a $3 million Illinois record nursing home pressure sore settlement for a client. In 2011 he recovered a $1 million settlement in a nursing home fall case.. John also has experience in all types of injury and accident cases. He achieved a $10 million settlement for a 5-year-old boy who lost his leg when he was run over by a fire truck. In 2010, John obtained a $6.5 million settlement for the family of a 32-year-old woman who was killed in a trucking accident. This settlement was a record-high settlement for a Kane County wrongful death claim . Additionally, John negotiated a $6 million settlement for two families who lost six children in an apartment fire, and in 2008, he reached a Jones Act settlement for $4.5 million for a deckhand whose leg was injured on a barge and required an above-the-knee amputation. He also settled a $3 million medical malpractice lawsuit against Advocate Brommen Hospital in Normal, IL.. John is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Society of Trial Lawyers, The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America and The Justinian Society of Lawyers, and has been a strong voice against tort reform. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an organization composed of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state, and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.. John was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 in the field of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He has received an “AV” rating from the Martindale-Hubbell American Law Directory, indicating preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards. He has also been named one of Illinois’ top litigators by Leading Lawyers Network and achieved a Lead Counsel Rating in Elder Law .. In 2013, 2014, and 2015 John was included in Chicago Magazine's Illinois: The Top 100 list , a listing of lawyers who topped the Illinois Super Lawyers nomination, research and review process. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer every year since 2005.. John was born and raised in Chicago and resides in suburban Chicago with his wife, Toni, and daughters Morgan and Paige.
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Gregory W. Odom
Firm: HeplerBroom LLC
130 N. Main Street , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025
Practice Areas: Asbestos, Commercial, Products Liability, Talc, Toxic Tort
Lawyers Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.1 out of 5
Eric D. Rosser
Firm: HeplerBroom LLC
130 N. Main Street , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025
Practice Areas: Asbestos, Products Liability, Toxic Tort
Describe Your Case — We'll Connect You With a Matching Attorney