Experienced Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys

A severe, life-changing personal injury or death demands compensation and justice. The Chicago law firm of Hofeld and Schaffner has fought for the injured for decades. Contact the firm to discuss your case with a personal injury attorney and learn about possible damages you may be entitled to:

• Past and future medical costs
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Lost earning capacity
• Loss of economic support
• Loss of society
• Grief suffered

The attorneys at Hofeld and Schaffner bring significant litigation experience to a select number of catastrophic injury claims at a time, allowing them to devote 100% of their attention to those with the greatest need. The firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims in many types of personal injury claims as well as wrongful death claims.

Medical Malpractice

Particularly accomplished in the field of medical malpractice, Hofeld and Schaffner has a strong reputation and track record of success in cases involving misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, surgical errors, anesthesia errors, medication errors and other forms of medical negligence during the course of your medical care. The attorneys are adept at getting compensation for long-term injuries or hidden complications that were due to the medical provider’s negligence.

Defective Products

Product liability claims can be the result of dangerous consumer goods, medical devices and other products. Getting compensation from the responsible party requires experienced and skilled advocacy. Consumers and patients receive top-notch representation when they turn to Hofeld and Schaffner for representation.

Premises Liability

When dangerous property conditions result in serious injuries or death, victims and their families need effective legal representation. Especially when the injuries sustained will cause you long-term harm and alter your quality of living, you need a team that understands these cases in depth. Contact the firm if you or a loved one has been injured due to improper security, maintenance or safety precautions.

Serious Motor Vehicle Accidents

The velocity of moving vehicles combined with driver distraction, negligence or substance abuse can create horrific accidents. The firm accepts select serious motor vehicle accident cases, including those involving motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and car vs. pedestrian accidents. The firm has also obtained substantial verdicts and settlements for victims of train derailments and plane crashes from both the victim’s insurance company as well as the negligent party.

Named Best Lawyers In America: Personal Injury

Hofeld and Schaffner’s attorneys have been honored with a prestigious spot on Best Lawyers in America for their outstanding work in personal injury law. This recognition proves the firm’s dedication to providing top-tier representation for clients who have suffered serious injuries.

In addition to being named Best Lawyers, Hofeld and Schaffner has been ranked as a Tier 1 firm in Chicago for plaintiff’s personal injury law. It shows their exceptional ability to secure meaningful results for their clients. Being recognized by Best Lawyers is a notable achievement in the legal community. The selection process for this honor is a rigorous, peer-reviewed evaluation that involves a five-step process. It includes:

• Nomination: Lawyers are chosen for inclusion by their peers or through a formal submission process.
• Peer review: Nominated attorneys are reviewed by their peers in the same practice area and geographic region, who provide feedback on the nominee’s skills, ethics and results.
• Analysis of feedback: The feedback collected is reviewed and analyzed to assess the nominee’s standing within the legal community.
• Eligibility check: Best Lawyers verifies the nominees are in good standing with their local bar associations and meet ethical standards.
• Final selection: A consensus is reached based on the data gathered, and the final selections are made. The selected attorneys and firms are then published in the Best Lawyers list.

A thorough review is needed so only the most respected and qualified firms are selected. The fact that Hofeld and Schaffner passed through this extensive vetting process highlights its strong reputation and dedication to clients’ well-being.

Hofeld and Schaffner is also known for its ability to achieve solid results for personal injury clients. Some of their recent successes include:

• $18,000,000 settlement: A construction worker suffered severe burns and permanent disability after being misinformed that power lines were de-energized, leading to a catastrophic crane accident.
• $12,000,000 settlement: A trucking accident where the plaintiff was rear-ended, causing spinal cord injuries that required long-term care.
• $10,000,000 settlement: Three railroad workers were tragically killed by electrocution when a loader contacted high-voltage power lines.

These results show the firm’s commitment to securing justice and compensation for those wronged.

Contact Us Today

If you suffer from a devastating injury and associated losses, you deserve experienced and knowledgeable legal advocacy so that you can get the fair compensation that you deserve. Call the law firm of Hofeld and Schaffner at 312-702-1918 or use our online form to arrange a free initial consultation. Se habla español.