Practice Areas

Car accidents are among the most common causes of serious injury in Chicago. Whether you were rear-ended, sideswiped, or hit at an intersection, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. David Schwaner has won major jury verdicts for auto accident victims — including a $1.17 million verdict when the pre-trial offer was only $700,000.

Accidents involving commercial trucks, semis, big rigs, and delivery vehicles (FedEx, UPS, Amazon) can cause catastrophic injuries. These cases often involve multiple parties — the driver, trucking company, and their insurers. David is experienced in navigating the complexities of commercial truck accident claims to maximize your recovery.

Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe. If you were injured in a slip and fall, David will fight to hold negligent property owners accountable. He secured a $920,000 jury verdict for a slip and fall client when the insurance company initially offered only $75,000.

Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable on Chicago roads. When drivers fail to see motorcyclists, the results can be devastating. David Schwaner handles serious motorcycle accident cases and knows how to combat the bias insurance companies often show against bikers.

Accidents involving CTA buses, Pace buses, the L train, or Metra can involve complex claims against public transit authorities. These cases have strict filing deadlines. If you were injured on public transportation in Chicago, contact David immediately to protect your rights.

When doctors, nurses, or hospitals fail to meet the standard of care, patients can suffer serious — or fatal — consequences. Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex in personal injury law. David Schwaner has the experience and resources to take on healthcare providers and their insurers.

If you were injured on the job in Illinois, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits and additional personal injury compensation if a third party was responsible. David handles construction accidents, factory injuries, and all types of workplace injury claims.

Rideshare accident claims are uniquely complex because of layered insurance coverage depending on whether the driver was available, en route, or carrying a passenger. David Schwaner has deep knowledge of Uber and Lyft insurance policies and fights to maximize your recovery.

Illinois has strict liability for dog bites — owners are responsible even if their dog has never bitten before. If you were attacked by a dog, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, scarring, emotional distress, and lost income.

Traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries can change your life forever. These cases often require substantial resources to properly investigate and litigate. David Schwaner has the experience to handle catastrophic injury cases and fight for the lifetime compensation you deserve.

Birth injuries caused by medical negligence — including cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and brain damage — can have lifelong consequences for your child. David handles birth injury cases with the sensitivity and aggressive representation these families deserve.

Losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence is devastating. David Schwaner helps surviving family members pursue wrongful death claims to hold responsible parties accountable and obtain the compensation needed to move forward.