A spinal cord injury that results in paraplegia is more than a medical diagnosis—it is a life-changing event. When someone else’s negligence causes paralysis, you have the right to seek more than an apology—you deserve compensation and accountability—and a trusted Chicago paraplegia injury lawyer who understands the seriousness of your situation can help you achieve this.
At Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers, our paralysis injury attorneys provide more than just legal support. We build genuine partnerships. With over 65 years of combined trial experience and a full-time registered nurse on our team, we approach every case with compassion and clinical precision. We put the personal in personal injury because it matters deeply to us.
Paraplegia typically results from trauma to the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region. These injuries are often the outcome of catastrophic accidents, including the following:
Not all injuries result from physical impact. Some stem from medical negligence, such as delayed diagnosis of spinal infections or improper handling of a back injury in the emergency room. Regardless of the cause, if negligence contributed to the injury, a Chicago-based paraplegia injury attorney at Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers can help.
Our team investigates every detail, collaborating with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to uncover the truth. From the injury scene to the hospital records, we make sure no fact is overlooked.
In certain instances, paraplegia results not from the accident itself but from improper treatment. Surgical errors, mismanaged spinal procedures, or failure to monitor post-operative complications can cause permanent spinal cord damage.
Our in-house nurse helps identify where healthcare providers failed to meet the standard of care. We have successfully handled complex medical malpractice cases where timely, competent treatment could have prevented permanent injury. If such an incident happened to you or someone you love, you are not alone—contact an attorney in Chicago who specializes in paraplegia injury cases to assist you.
Living with paraplegia causes profound emotional and financial challenges. Expenses related to adaptive housing, mobility equipment, ongoing rehabilitation, and personal care assistance can total millions over a lifetime. That is why it is critical to work with a Chicago attorney who has experience handling paraplegia injury cases and understands the full scope of these long-term needs.
At Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers, we work with economists, vocational experts, and life care planners to build a comprehensive claim that reflects the full extent of your losses—both now and in the years to come. We have helped secure results for families throughout Illinois, including the largest personal injury verdict in the state’s history. We apply that same level of dedication to every case we handle.
If you are living with paraplegia after a serious injury, now is the time to take action. A Chicago paraplegia injury lawyer from our team is ready to help you secure the support and justice you deserve.
Call Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers today to start your recovery journey with experienced advocates by your side.
Recovery for an 8-year-old girl whose four-limbs were amputated after a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of an infection, leading to severe septic shock.
Recovery for wrongful death of a husband and father of three due to undiagnosed aortic dissection in emergency department 2 days earlier.
Recovery for a 37-year-old man who suffered the partial amputation of both of his legs and one of his arms after a hospital failed to give him antibiotics for a serious infection (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Recovery for a brain-injured newborn after doctors failed to timely deliver the baby by cesarean section.
Verdict for the wrongful death of a 40-year-old wife and mother of six children and her unborn seventh child after she suffered respiratory arrest due to pneumonia while in the hospital.
Recovery for an infant who suffered brain damage and developed cerebral palsy due to a delayed cesarean section after indications that the baby was not tolerating the labor well.
Recovery for the wrongful death of a 64-year-old man and the debilitating injuries of a 62-year-old woman—both from southern Illinois—arising from a multi-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Verdict for the wrongful death of a 25-year-old helmet-wearing cyclist who was struck and killed by a truck.
Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for three college students killed in an apartment fire when one fell asleep smoking. Apartment did not have working smoke detectors at the time.
Recovery for the wrongful death of a 24-year-old truck driver who was killed in an Adams County heptane gas explosion, leaving behind a wife and a 3-year-old daughter.
Recovery for a 29-year-old who suffered skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, an 18-day coma, and partial quadriplegia after his pickup was broadsided by another vehicle, which was attempting to flee from a reckless and unnecessary police chase involving a minor traffic infraction (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Verdict resulting from an improper police chase. Fleeing suspect hit car driving through an intersection with mother in front seat and minor daughter in rear. Mother was killed. Entire accident was caught on a nearby CTA bus videocam (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Verdict for a 58-year-old public school principal whose reputation was damaged after she was wrongfully arrested, wrongfully charged, and wrongfully prosecuted following a fight involving six students at her school in which she merely called 9-1-1.
Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for a Rolling Meadows high school football player who became a quadriplegic after he was tackled by a teammate into an unpadded, 25 foot-high steel post located 11.5 feet from the sideline of the school’s practice field.
Verdict for a 33-year-old veteran forced to undergo seven surgeries after his left foot was degloved when it was run over by a forklift while working at an international technology show at McCormick Place.
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for a 42-year-old Chicago construction worker whose leg was shattered when he fell 20 feet after the steel beam on which he was working collapsed.
Currently seeking recovery on behalf of clients who have filed lawsuits against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (“Abbott”), Mead Johnson & Company and Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (“Mead Johnson”). Babies born to these plaintiffs developed necrotizing enterocolitis (“NEC”) after they were fed infant formula manufactured by Abbott or Mead Johnson. NEC is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies and can lead to permanent injury or death.
Received financial compensation for the families of plaintiffs who were prescribed the pain medication Vioxx manufactured by Merck. The drug was found to cause heart attacks and strokes and has subsequently been withdrawn from the marketplace.
Verdict obtained on behalf of homeowners who lived near the Sterigenics facility and contracted various forms of cancer as a result of ethylene oxide (“EtO”) emissions into the environment by Sterigenics and its parent company, Sotera Health.
Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).
Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.
Recovery for a 31-year-old woman who suffered permanent brain damage after she was struck by public transit bus while jogging.
Verdict against school district for sex abuse of two minor children by gym teacher off school grounds.
Kaveny + Kroll has filed suit against Northwestern University due to its failure to protect a student who was knowingly experiencing suicidal ideation and planning. The student jumped from a fourth story window and suffered two punctured lungs, multiple broken ribs, damage to internal organs, and traumatic brain injury. The case remains pending.
