Product Liability

The Lawyers You Need & Deserve

Birth Injury

$12.0 Million

A mother was given excessive Pitocin during labor which caused brain damage to her newborn child. Shortly after filing the lawsuit, the hospital and doctor offered $12 million to settle the case. This money will be used to take care of the child and give her as full a life as possible under the circumstances.

Birth Injury

$10.0 Million

A routine ultrasound taken just prior to her due date showed that the twins were in fetal distress and emergency procedures needed to be undertaken. The radiologist misread the ultrasound noting it was normal. One of the infants was stillborn at birth and the other infant suffered profound brain damage until the time of his death at the age of 7. The hospital and doctor settled the case for $10 million.

Injured Worker

$8.3 Million

Carpenter was installing panels at a local job site and fell from a hydraulic lift resulting in serious injuries.

Emergency Room Error

$8.0 Million

A woman was mistakenly given a death penalty drug when she was admitted to a hospital with a stomach ache. The drug, which is a paralytic agent, caused the woman to stop breathing. She went into cardiac arrest and although she was rescued by the emergency room doctor, she suffered brain damage.

Collision

$7.0 Million

A young girl was injured in a collision when her mother had to swerve in order to avoid a Pace Van. The mother of an 18-month-old who sustained a lacerated liver after a medical-transportation van allegedly cut off the mother’s minivan and caused it to crash has settled her lawsuit for $7 million.

Fall at Work

$3.75 Million

An apprentice plumber fell through the floor of Trump Tower landing on the concrete below. He sustained injuries to his back, shoulder, and ankle. He was able to return to work following the accident.

Auto Accident

$3.5 Million

Settlement obtained for a 52-year old woman who suffered a broken leg after a car accident. According to the radiologist at the hospital, he reported a blood clot that was in danger of moving to her lungs, but her reporting doctors claimed they never received the report.

Head Injury

$3.5 Million

In 2012, Trapp & Geller settled a case against the general contractor and others in the amount of $3.5 million for negligence in allowing a support beam to fall, striking a laborer's head. The laborer suffered herniated discs in the neck.

Wrongful Death

$2.5 Million

A truck driver was standing on a roadway waiting for assistance after his truck broke down. A passing truck struck him resulting in his death.

Rear-End Collision

$2.3 Million

A 26- year old woman, while waiting in the drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant, was struck from behind injuring her shoulder. The injury developed into a rare nerve disorder called reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional pain syndrome.

Chicago Product Liability Lawyers

If you have suffered an injury due to a defective product, you may pursue a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the product and get money for your injuries. As a consumer facing a large corporation, you may feel you have little chance of prevailing, so having experienced attorneys is critical to your case. Our product liability attorneys can even the playing field, giving you the best possible chance of obtaining compensation for your medical bills, wage loss and other damages.

At Trapp & Geller, we provide experienced, aggressive representation to people injured by dangerous and defective products. We have a proven record of success obtaining results for clients in Chicago, throughout Cook County and across Illinois.

Contact our Illinois product liability law firm today online or by telephone at (312) 368-1444 to discuss your case with an experienced Chicago product liability attorney.

Dangerous Drugs and Defective Medical Devices

Our product liability lawyers represent clients who have been injured due to dangerous pharmaceutical drugs and defective medical devices such as:

Dangerous Drugs:

Accutane
Actos
Dilantin
Fen-Phen
Fosamax
Paxil
Pradaxa
Reglan
Vioxx
Yaz

Defective Medical Devices:

DePuy hip implants
Stryker hip implants
Zimmer NexGen knee replacement
Kugel mesh hernia repair
Ortho Evra patch
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis leads
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft

Dangerous Auto Parts:

Defective car and truck components can lead to serious injuries and wrongful death. We handle lawsuits involving defective auto parts such as defective air bags, seat belts, brakes and steering systems.

Dangerous Consumer Products:

Whatever type of product caused your injury, you have the right to pursue compensation for your losses. We handle product liability cases involving defective heaters, electrical appliances, crock pots, power tools, toys and a broad range of other consumer products.

If you or a loved one has been injured by any form of defective product, you need an experienced and reliable team to advocates for your rights. Contact Trapp & Geller today to learn how we can help.

Why Choose Trapp & Geller?

We Win. We Guide. We Produce.

More than 25 Years of Experience

Trapp & Geller has a passion for protecting the rights of the injured. We have the skill, experience, and knowledge to provide you with the highest legal advocacy. We will not rest until you get the compensation you deserve.

Customized Legal Strategies

Each of our attorneys is in it to win your case as much of you are and take pride in getting the best possible result. With that, your dedicated attorney is always available and will even text you regarding your goals and case.

Responsive & Informative

Our attorneys work with you one-on-one and make sure that, at every step of the process, you are fully aware of your case. We are fighting for your rights and always make sure that we are doing what is best for you.

Over $400 Million Recovered

The attorneys at Trapp & Geller have the experience and knowledge to not only win, but to win BIG. When you entrust our team with your case, you can rest assured that we will fight for the maximum amount of compensation.