Personal Injury & Accidents

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Have you or a loved one been injured and feel that the injury was caused by the negligence of another? If so, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit and we can help.

A personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of an accident. Generally, the term is used to refer to a tort lawsuit alleging that the plaintiff's injury was caused by the negligence of another.

The types of personal injury lawsuits that our law firm handles vary widely. Included below is a brief list of personal injury related topics that we have included on our website, however please remember that if you have been injured and you feel that the injury was caused by the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit (regardless of whether the topic is listed on our site).

Recent Articles on our Website

• CPSC Reports on In-Home Drownings & Non-Fatal Submersions
  

  The danger of a child accidentally drowning is an ever present fear for any parent. Each year around the country, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children [...]

• CPSC Reports Nearly 140 Children Drowned in Swimming Pools, Spas During Summer 2012 Season
  

  September 13, 2012 – The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a press release today stating that at least 137 children under the age of 15 drowned in a pool [...]

• Amusement Park Accident Lawsuit
  

  Although amusement parks can be fun places to visit or work, accidents that occur at these venues can be serious events, resulting in serious injuries and even death. Amusement park [...]

• Fatal Railroad Crossing Accident Lawsuit Settled for $6 Million
  

  The family of a young woman killed in a 2010 Chicago train accident has reached a $6 million settlement with the Illinois Central Railroad Company. According to court records, company [...]

• Fire Pot & Gel Fuel Lawsuit
  

  The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a nationwide recall for approximately 500,000 bottles and jugs of gel fuel that have been found to have the potential to cause [...]

Do I Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have been injured and feel that the injury was caused by the negligence of another, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit and we can help.

Attention Attorneys:  Schmidt & Clark considers a referral from another law firm to be one of the greatest compliments. Our law firm has built a reputation for succsess and accepts a number of case referrals on a regular basis. We do not publish prior verdicts or settlements on our website. If you would like to refer us a case or for us to send you a profile of prior award judgments or average referral fees, please visit the attorney referral section of our website.