Best Law Firms in Illinois for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Cavanagh Sorich Law Group

Since our founding in 1997, Cavanagh Sorich Law Group has recovered more than $900 million in verdicts and settlements across the country — including record-breaking triumphs in Illinois. Our Chicago attorneys are nationally recognized as skillful litigators with a high success rate. We pursue challenging cases and win trial victories using sophisticated strategies, cutting-edge technology and an arsenal of nationally renowned experts.

Our award-winning attorneys have expertise in every facet of personal injury law — from medical malpractice and wrongful death cases to catastrophic railroad crashes. Our trial-tested team takes on claims of all sizes and believes in treating each client with the same attention, care and respect. We are aggressive advocates for victims and families who have suffered at the hands of negligent people, products and companies. Our dedicated attorneys know that nothing can turn back time or bring back a loved one — but we believe personal injury litigation can provide justice, a sense of closure and financial compensation following traumatic events.

Clients turn to Cavanagh Sorich Law Group when winning is the only option. We devote the firm’s full resources to every case and use cutting-edge technology to prove fault, negligence and recklessness. Our attorneys retain the nation’s top experts in diverse fields — from neurology to accident reconstruction — to create powerful imagery that resonates with jurors well into deliberation.

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Nationally ranked at the highest levels of professional excellence, the attorneys of Chicago‑based Cooney & Conway have been providing exceptional legal services to injured people and their families for more than 50 years. In addition to its acclaimed asbestos litigation practice, the law firm also handles complex personal injury matters including, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, transportation accidents, construction accidents, and professional negligence. Fighting for those who have suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death, Cooney & Conway is known for aggressive, yet compassionate representation and for committed, responsive relationships with its clients. Understanding the devastation to clients brought by injury, illness, and death, the firm’s primary focus is ensuring that matters are resolved justly and expeditiously, so that future financial burdens can be relieved.

The attorneys of Cooney & Conway have mastered the complexities of mesothelioma and personal injury litigation, consistently and successfully helping thousands of injured clients and their families obtain fair compensation for injuries resulting from the negligence of others, including:

• $5.2 billion settlement agreement with the Owens Corning Asbestos Case
• $3.95 billion settlement agreement with USG Asbestos Personal Injury Trust
• $1.43 billion settlement agreement with the Combustion Engineering/ABB Asbestos Personal Injury Trust
• $1.2 billion settlement agreement with the Kaiser Aluminum Personal Injury Trust
• $35 million-dollar verdict against a major oil company in an asbestos death case
• $19.9 million-dollar verdict in a trucking accident death case
• $12.3 million verdict against an insulator who died of mesothelioma, whose case was tried to jury verdict in the Circuit Court of Cook County by Cooney and Conway attorneys John Cooney, William Fahey, and Jim Hopkinson. The verdict of compensatory damages of $12.3 million was reported as the largest single mesothelioma verdict nationwide ·
• $4.5 million settlement agreement in a wrongful death case resulting from drowning in a barge collision

The continued success of Cooney & Conway is a testament to its expertise, diligence, and dedication to its clients. This expertise and diligence has also earned Cooney & Conway the respect of judges, colleagues, and adversaries, alike. Serving the community with the highest standards of professionalism and ethics is what sets Cooney & Conway apart from other personal injury firms, and why it remains one of the most distinguished law firms in the nation.

At Dunn Harrington, we fight for your rights as an injured individual against powerful insurance companies, corporations and railroads. As trial attorneys with numerous favorable verdicts in court, we are prepared to aggressively advocate for you. From our primary location in Chicago, we practice statewide in Illinois and are also licensed to practice, with offices in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Lane Brown LLC is a leading law firm with 3 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 3 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2018. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Lane Brown LLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.

Lane Brown LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Lane Brown LLC has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Power Rogers LLP is a Chicago-based law firm that represents individuals and families in complex civil litigation. From its office in Illinois, the firm handles matters involving aviation law, civil rights, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and mass tort and class action litigation for plaintiffs. The attorneys at Power Rogers LLP work on cases that often involve serious injuries, wrongful death, and significant questions of accountability.

After an accident caused by another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Many people are suddenly faced with the loss of a loved one, serious injuries, mounting medical bills, property damage, and emotional strain. During these challenging times, having a dedicated attorney can make a meaningful difference. The lawyers at Power Rogers LLP approach each case with care, persistence, and the resources needed to pursue complex claims. They are committed to helping individuals and families seek fair compensation and to guiding clients through the legal process with clear communication and respect at every stage.

About Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard was established by attorney Patrick A. Salvi in Waukegan, Illinois in 1982. With offices in Chicago and Lake County, the law firm has 21 lawyers and is supported by more than 35 staff members. While the firm is headquartered in Illinois, we successfully litigate cases throughout the country. Many of the firm's lawyers are licensed outside of Illinois and/or enjoy strong local counsel relationships with out-of-state lawyers.

Salvi, Schostok & Prichard focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death cases - including car and truck accidents, airplane and train accidents, construction injuries, defective products, birth injuries, brain injuries, unsafe properties and animal attacks. From years of experience handling medical malpractice cases, the firm has developed relationships with many of the nation's leading medical and scientific experts.

Since our firm was founded, we have secured more than $2.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, including more than 350 cases resulting in awards of $1 million or more, including a record-breaking $363 million jury verdict on behalf of a woman who developed breast cancer due to toxic emissions from medical sterilization plant, Sterigenics. The verdict is the highest verdict ever awarded to an individual plaintiff in Illinois history. Over the past decade, our firm has been routinely listed as one of the top law firms in the state with the highest reported settlement totals in the Jury Verdict Reporter / Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's Settlement Survey.

Managing equity partner Patrick A. Salvi has been recognized for excellence in the legal profession and has received the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell American Law Directory. He has also been ranked in the "Top 5 percent of all Lawyers in Illinois," according to a survey of legal peers by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's Leading Lawyer Network. Additionally, Mr. Salvi has been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Woodward/White Inc.

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is a strong supporter of local and national not-for-profit agencies. Our lawyers and staff members are encouraged to assist the less fortunate in their communities, and many donate their time as volunteers to these and other charitable causes.

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is proud to offer clients the highest level of legal representation. For a free and confidential consultation, please call us today at 1-800-Salvi-Law or contact us via our online form.

Smith LaCien LLP – Trial Lawyers

Dedicated to Helping Victims of Medical Malpractice Obtain Justice

People who have been seriously injured or whohave lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence may be entitled to compensation for their hospital and medical expenses, physical rehabilitation, and pain and suffering. But successin a court of law usually requires the savvy skills and expertise of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

The Chicago trial lawyers at Smith LaCien LLP regularly handle high-stakes cases for plaintiffs and their families who were harmed or even killed due to medical negligence. Without legal representation, however, they would not otherwise have the means to pursue a claim. The firm gets justice for its clients by holding the negligent parties accountable, and they only get paid if they win the case.

Exceptional Results for Plaintiffs

Every day, Smith LaCien lawyers face off against powerful insurance companies, large corporations, medical institutions, and other entities that caused serious harm due to their careless actions. The firm has a long track record of achieving exceptional results for its clients, with more than $3 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 150 cases that have resulted in outcomes exceeding $1 million.

While the numbers are impressive, that alone does not capture what the results mean for their clients. Fair and adequate compensation for their injuries and losses provide an important path forward for the victims to start rebuilding their lives.

Founded by experienced, award-winning lawyers Todd A. Smith and Brian LaCien, Smith LaCien has experience in every type of catastrophic injury case, from truck, pedestrian, bicycle, and car accidents to airport and airplane crash injuries and fatalities, as well as medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death cases. They have also handled mass tort and class action lawsuits, including litigation over faulty Takata airbags, the crash of the 737 Max passenger aircraft in Ethiopia, and hair relaxer products that caused cancer.

Proving Liability

Proving liability in court requires the plaintiff to prove with a preponderance of evidence that the defendant was at fault due to an act of negligence or recklessness. Smith LaCien lawyers thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the incident to find evidence demonstrating that the at-fault party owed the plaintiff and others a duty of care to take reasonable measures and prevent harm. The firm has access to top resources and uses a litigation strategy that incorporates thorough research, esteemed expert witnesses, accident reconstruction techniques and sophisticated computer modeling, when warranted.

Medical malpractice is where they excel. Smith LaCien LLP is considered a leader in the field of medical malpractice case law. In one recent case, they obtained a $20 million settlement for a college student who suffered brain damage while undergoing heart surgery. In another instance, a 74-year-old client suffered an adverse reaction to a pharmaceutical product, resulting in blindness. He was awarded a $10 million settlement. Results like these happen time after time.

Being Held Accountable

“When placing your trust in the care of doctors or a hospital, you expect to be taken care of,” says Smith, an award-winning attorney and bar leader, who has been practicing law for over 40 years. “When professionals you thought you could trust behave negligently or carelessly, it can have a major impact on all areas of life, leaving them suffocating under medical bills, hours of rehabilitation and physical therapy, and the inability to work.”

“Regardless of the circumstances leading up to the malpractice incident, health care providers and facilities must be held accountable for mistakes that cause great harm to patients in their care,” adds LaCien. “Surgical errors like wrong-patient and wrong-side surgeries and hospital staffing mistakes and omissions happen more often than you’d expect.”

Awards and Honors

For its success, Smith LaCien has been recognized with many awards and honors. Jury Verdict Reporter’s annual “Settlements Report” recognized the firm as one of Illinois’ Top 10 plaintiff’s injury law firms in 2024. Its largest settlement last year was $19 million, awarded to the family of a child who died from a birth injury.

Most recently, the firm was recognized by Best Lawyers in America® as a “2025 Best Law Firm,” earning a Tier 1 ranking for its work in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. They were also ranked high in mass/class action, medical malpractice and product liability. Four of its lawyers are on the list of Best Lawyers of America© and two are on the Best Lawyers of America “Ones to Watch” list.

For a free consultation or to learn more about Smith LaCien LLP, visit https://www.smithlacien.com or call (312) 509-8900.