Personal Injury Lawyers
Pfaff & Gill, Ltd. is a Chicago personal injury law firm that specializes in representing persons who have been injured or killed by the negligence of others. We have successfully prosecuted cases against drivers, general contractors, doctors, nurses, hospitals, insurance companies, automobile manufactures, heavy equipment manufacturers and many others. We take fewer cases than most personal injury law firms, which enables us to spend more time on each of our cases. We strive to resolve your personal injury case as successfully and quickly as possible.
If you, a loved one, or a client has sustained serious personal injuries, please consult with a Chicago personal injury lawyer at Pfaff & Gill, Ltd. to learn more about your legal rights.
Why Choose the Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago?
Having an experienced legal professional represent your claim can make the difference in whether you win your case, as well as the amount of compensation you recover. Personal injury plaintiffs are more likely to receive higher settlements and awards when they have an experienced lawyer fighting on their behalf.
At Pfaff & Gill, Ltd., we are dedicated to providing each of our clients with top-of-the-line representation in any necessary legal proceeding. The distinguished Chicago personal injury lawyers at our firm have been recognized by:
- The Best Lawyers in America 2010, a well recognized, respected guide to legal excellence in the U.S.
- Super Lawyers, who recognize “Rising Stars” (the top lawyers under 40 years old)
- The American Trial Lawyers' Association, winning the distinction of being among Illinois' top personal injury attorneys
- The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, as one of the top 40 lawyers under 40 to watch
- The Leading Lawyers Network, as being among the top 5 percent of lawyers in Illinois
- Martindale-Hubbell, winning the “A.V. Preeminent” rating
Those who secure our superior legal services will benefit from:
- Professional, highly personalized relationships with our attorneys
- Access to a network of experts who can provide expert testimony when needed in official legal proceedings
- The best legal representation in Illinois
- The best chance of recovering compensation for damages incurred
Our Specialties: Chicago Personal Injury Claims
For nearly 20 years, we have focuses our practice on personal injury law. We have experience in handling a variety of claims such as those involving:
- Auto defects
- Birth injuries
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Sexual assault
- Unsafe or defective products
- Wrongful death
Starting the Personal Injury Litigation Process in Chicago
At Pfaff & Gill, Ltd., we offer complimentary initial consultations, during which prospective plaintiffs can get free advice regarding how to pursue their claim. Subsequently, injured victims and families can secure our services for free, and we will immediately start working on building a winning case. To encourage injured parties to stand up for their legal rights and seek the settlement awards they deserve, we work on contingency – so no payment for our services will be due unless you collect.
For information about your potential case or to see if you qualify to seek compensation for your losses, contact an experienced personal injury law firm in Chicago, Illinois today.
What We Do
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Vehicle Related Cases
- Automotive Defects
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
Causes: Seat Belt Injuries - Tire Blow Out - Seat Back Failure - Sudden Unintended Acceleration
Personal Injuries
Birth Injuries
Medical Malpractice and Neglijence
Defective Products
Wrongful Death
Firm News
- Bruce Pfaff recently reached a $9,000,000 settlement in a product liability case with the manufacturer of a garage door that catastrophically failed and trapped a 4-year-old boy under the door. Read more.
- Bruce Pfaff recently co-authored an article in the CBA Record entitled, "The Right to Submit Questions to Jurors."
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Awards & Ratings
- Bruce Pfaff has been named one of Chicago's Best Lawyers in the 2010 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of personal injury ligation, product liability litigation, and medical malpractice law. Best Lawyers® is considered the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
- Bruce Pfaff is currently ranked one of the Top 100 Illinois Lawyers by Super Lawyers and The American Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Super Lawyers selected both Michael Gill and Matthew Ports as Rising Stars in Illinois - the top lawyers under 40 years old.
- The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin has recognized Michael Gill as one of its “40 Lawyers Under 40 To Watch”
- Bruce Pfaff has the highest possible ratings given by Martindale Hubbell (“A.V.”) and AVVO.com (“10.0 Superb”)
- Michael Gill is rated “9.2 Superb” by AVVO.com and "A.V." by Martindale Hubbell
- The Leading Lawyers Network recognizes both Bruce Pfaff and Michael Gill as among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois in the areas of Personal Injury law and Professional Malpractice law.
Verdicts & Settlements
- R.B. v. Garage Door Manufacturer $9,000,000 settlement for the family of a 4-year-old boy who suffered brain injuries after being trapped under a garage door.
- L.C. V. Ford Motor Co.
$14,500,000 verdict for a woman who became paraplegic when her 1991 Ford Explorer was rear ended. - K.B. v. Kim
$30,000,000 jury verdict for a six-year-old girl who suffered cerebral palsy due to a delayed emergency cesarean section delivery. - D.B. v. Advocate Medical Group, S.C.
$10,500,000 jury verdict for a 72-year-old woman who suffered an above knee amputation of her leg due to a failure of the emergency room doctor to diagnose bacterial cellulites.
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