Elmhurst, Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

Premises Liability Claims in Elmhurst

When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions, visitors may suffer serious injuries. Whether property owners or occupiers operate retail businesses, manage rental units, or own private homes, they have a legal responsibility to address known hazards and protect the safety of visitors. When they fail to uphold this reponsibility, people may suffer serious injuries.

Our attorneys can assist with premises liability cases involving:

• Slip and Fall Accidents: Injuries may occur due to wet floors, icy sidewalks, uneven surfaces, or broken stairs. We can help ensure that property owners are held responsible for the failure to address these hazards.
• Inadequate Security: Assaults or attacks may occur in poorly lit or unsupervised areas such as parking garages or apartment complexes. Our lawyers can help address lapses in security that put people at risk.
• Dog Bites: Attacks by animals can lead to multiple types of serious injuries. We work to hold pet owners responsible for the harm suffered by dog bite victims.

Our attorneys can investigate these incidents thoroughly to determine whether a property owner was aware of dangerous conditions and failed to take the right actions to prevent injuries. We can build a strong case for compensation that will cover a victim's medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Addressing Defective Products Through Product Liability Cases

Consumers have the right to expect that products will function safely when they are used as intended. defective products can cause severe injuries due to flaws in design, errors in manufacturing, or inadequate warnings and instructions. Our lawyers can help injury victims recover compensation for the harm caused by defective products such as:

• Automobiles and Auto Parts: Defective airbags, brakes, or steering components can result in devastating car accidents.
• Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices: Unsafe medications or improperly designed medical implants can lead to long-term health consequences.
• Household Appliances: Malfunctioning heaters, power tools, or kitchen appliances can cause fires, burns, or electrical shocks.
• Children's Toys and Products: Unsafe cribs, strollers, or toys with choking hazards can pose risks to children.

In product liability claims, multiple parties may be held responsible, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. These cases often involve complex technical evidence, and we will consult with industry experts to identify the nature of the defect and its role in causing an injury. Armed with this information, we can advocate for full compensation for the harm caused by a defective product.

Elmhurst Birth Injury Attorneys

Lawyers for Injuries Caused By Medical Negligence During Labor and Delivery

If the proper procedures are not followed during childbirth, or if medical personnel do not respond correctly to complications that arise, a mother or her child may suffer serious birth injuries. Children may experience hypoxia due to problems with the umbilical cord or placenta or for a variety of other reasons, and this can lead to brain injuries or cerebral palsy. Failure to recognize meconium aspiration syndrome or properly address conditions such as preeclampsia can lead to permanent harm or even the death of a child or mother.

The medical malpractice lawyers of Schwartz Injury Law can provide representation for families who have suffered birth injuries at Elmhurst Hospital or any other medical facilities in DuPage County and the surrounding areas. We can investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury, determine whether negligence occurred, and work with you to obtain compensation that will address the physical, emotional, and financial harm your family has experienced.

Elmhurst Truck Accident Lawyers

Attorneys for Injuries from Collisions Involving Semi-Trailer Trucks

Elmhurst and the surrounding suburbs experience some of the heaviest traffic in the Chicago area. With the intersection of multiple major interstates and busy local highways, passenger vehicles in the area regularly travel alongside large tractor-trailer trucks, and accidents involving these vehicles occur all too often. Unfortunately, people in passenger vehicles are likely to be seriously injured in a collision with a commercial truck.

If you were involved in a truck accident on I-294, I-290, I-88, Route 83, Highway 64, or any of the other roads in the Elmhurst area, you should be sure to understand your options for recovering compensation for your injuries. Our attorneys can help you determine whether factors such as driver fatigue, intoxicated driving, speeding, or other forms of driver negligence occurred, and we can help you hold truck drivers or trucking companies responsible for injuries which were caused by unsecured cargo or inadequate truck maintenance.