AREAS OF PRACTICE

Personal Injury

Its fundamental purpose is intended to compensate an individual as a result of damages to him or her personal property caused by the careless, reckless, or intentional misconduct of another.

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Worker's Compensation

The attorneys at Cusack & Gilfillan, LLC will work closely with you to ensure that your rights are protected and you receive just compensation for your injuries and economic losses.

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Wrongful Death

If a person dies as a result of the negligent or wrongful conduct of another, that person’s family and other beneficiaries may have a wrongful death action against those responsible for causing the death.

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Car accidents

You have just been in a car accident and you now find yourself with many legal questions to answer. How am I going to pay for my medical bills? Who pays for the damage to my vehicle?  Who is at fault?

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motorcycle accidents

Unfortunately, most motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death regardless of the biker’s prudence. These types of injuries can lead to massive medical bills, time off work, and the need for future medical treatment.

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Negligence

Negligence is a broad area of law recognized by the Illinois courts. In its simplest terms, negligence is the failure to do something which a reasonable person would do or the doing of something which a reasonably careful person would not do in certain set of circumstances.

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Criminal Law in State and Federal Court

Charged with a crime in Illinois? You need a legal team that knows how to win. Experience is the key and we have the experience and ability to help you best protect yourself, property, and family.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a medical or health care professional deviates from the standard of care in his or her professional capacity, causing an injury to a patient.

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Estate Planning

Cusack & Gilfillan, LLC has provided estate planning and estate administration for clients for over 35 years.   Everyone needs a personalized estate planning strategy to protect their assets, provide for their families, and plan for the future.  

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residential Real Estate

Our firm represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of real estate matters, including sale and purchase contracts, mortgage foreclosure actions, eminent domain cases, and zoning matters.

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commercial real estate

In addition to the above services, Cusack & Gilfillan, LLC can also provide the following services relating to commercial real estate:

Entity formation to acquire and manage real estate.

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Business and Corporate Law

We can help you with the organization and operation of your business with the following services:

Entity formation of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Corporations.

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Dog Bites

Dog bites send nearly 316,200 victims to the emergency room each year. Children are at a much greater risk of being injured by a dog bite. Many of these bites result in serious disfigurement and scarring.

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Insurance Disputes

Insurance is a necessary evil, be it homeowner’s insurance, automobile insurance, or health insurance. Most consumers pay their monthly premium expecting to be protected in the event any issues arise.

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Premises liability

Premises Liability involves various forms of accidents that could include slip and falls, structural collapses, swimming pool accidents including drowning, and other injuries that occur at a residence, place of business, or other facilities.

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Slip and Fall

Our legal team can help determine fault for the accident, identify and prove any possible damages deserving compensation, counter defense tactics, and deal with insurance companies whose goal is to save money regardless of adequately compensating you for your injuries.

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Product liability

If you suffer harm because of a person’s or a company’s actions, you may be entitled to legal compensation. Dealing with damages due to a defective product involves several aspects that are different from other types of personal injury cases.

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Nursing Home

Have you or a loved one been the victim of abuse during a stay in a nursing home while under the care of professionals? There are several different types of negligence including, but not limited to, bedsores, falls, bone fractures/breaks, malnutrition, medication errors, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and death.

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Tractor Trailer

Tractor Trailer accident cases require a special skill set and prior experience. Trucking companies almost always try to fight accident cases and they are not above using aggressive tactics in an attempt to make these types of cases difficult.

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bicycle accidents

Bicycling can be a quick way to get around and a fun way to exercise. Unfortunately, bicycling can be a dangerous activity, especially in areas of even mild traffic. Frequently, drivers fail to notice bicyclists on the roadway.

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estate administration Probate

Whether a client’s assets are held in trust or the client’s estate must be administered through Probate or a Probate Alternative process, we can help.  Our firm provides the following estate administration services..

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Dram shop

If a business sells alcoholic drinks to a person which cause that person to become intoxicated, and then the intoxicated person injures another person, a dram shop claim may arise. 

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Appeals

Did you experience a loss at the trial court level? Did the trial court make an error of law? Did the weight of the evidence not support the verdict? Were your constitutional rights violated? 

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