In the area of General Casualty, representation includes defense of claims arising from accidents involving automobiles, trucks of all weight classes, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles.
The firm has grown over the years and developed a specialized area of practice in the field of Products Liability Litigation from the defense perspective. It has enjoyed significant success in favorably resolving property and casualty loss claims for a variety of clients concerning a broad range of products, both locally and on a national basis.
 In the area of industrial machinery, these products have included milling machines, die cutters, printing presses, drill presses, textile machinery, conveyor equipment, a variety of food processing machinery, and machines integrally involved in the steel making process. The firm has also participated in numerous cases involving motor vehicles, both automobile and truck, relating to braking systems, acceleration systems, cruise control mechanisms and wheel retention systems, as well as numerous cases involving a wide variety of technical issues relating to heavy construction equipment such as hydraulic excavators, front end loaders, bulldozers, mining equipment, soil and aggregate screening equipment, mobile cranes, offshore cranes, ship cranes, tower cranes, asphalt milling machines, asphalt pavers, and compactors. Its representation in the area of specialized products has included large ski-lift installations, aerial tramway systems, and monorail systems, as well as power hoists and scaffolding.
The firm has also over the years represented manufacturers of hand tools such as pneumatic nailers and a wide variety of consumer products, including, garden furniture and swings, derailleur and quick release mechanisms on bicycles, tillers, and propane and butane containers.
In the field of Construction Litigation, the firm offers representation with respect to the defense of claims surrounding injuries sustained on the jobsite, negligent supervision matters and Illinois Structural Work Act Claims.
The firm has represented clients in matters concerning Premises Liability, including both property and casualty loss pertaining to commercial, industrial and residential settings.
The General Commercial Litigation aspect of the firm's practice has included product recalls, non-conforming goods, unfair competition, trade name and trade secret litigation.
Attorneys from the firm have served as an arbitrator in numerous matters through the Alternative Dispute Resolution program provided by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
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