Chicago’s Premier Personal Injury Law Firm

Clifford Law Offices is routinely ranked as one of the top Chicago law firms, and we have been included on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Law Firms. Our Chicago personal injury attorneys have the experience to protect your interests and help you seek fair compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one.

Clifford Law Offices has represented victims and their families in nearly every major commercial airline crash in the U.S. in the last 40+ years.

Clifford Law Offices has been retained by a family who lost a loved one in the UPS cargo jet crash

It is imperative that plane crash victims and their families retain the services of experienced Chicago aviation attorneys who have the extensive resources required to usher a complex aviation case from its initial stages to a just resolution.

Clifford Law Offices has represented victims and their families in every major commercial airline crash in the U.S. in the last 40+ years, as well as numerous small plane crashes around the United States, and is currently representing the families of 74 victims who lost loved ones in the Boeing 737 Max8 crash in Ethiopia. Many of these cases have settled confidentially, with the next trial date set for January 12, 2026.

Clifford Law Offices represents nine families who lost loved ones in the collision of a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Eagle regional jet above the Potomac River on January 29, 2025. Attorneys from the Clifford Law aviation team attended three days of hearings before the National Transportation Safety Board in 2025, in an attempt to determine the probable cause of this tragic crash.

On June 12, 2025, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, reportedly carrying over 240 passengers on its way to Gatwick Airport in London, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing nearly everyone on board and causing additional casualties on the ground. Clifford Law Offices represents the victims’ families related to the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171.

Other aviation cases our firm has represented include: the Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 crash at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, the United Airlines Flight 585 that crashed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and US Air Flight 427 that crashed en route to Pittsburgh from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

We have a history of multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in aviation litigation. Our aviation litigation work has earned us a distinguished reputation for managing complex litigation arising from commercial and private air disasters.

Four Decades of Restoring Lives Through Justice

At Clifford Law Offices, we believe justice is about more than just a verdict; it’s about restoring lives, protecting futures, and holding wrongdoers accountable. Since 1984, the firm has been dedicated to serving the needs of clients facing unimaginable suffering and loss in the Chicago area and throughout the nation. From preventable aviation disasters to catastrophic medical malpractice to devastating truck accidents, our attorneys have built a reputation for Righting the Heaviest Wrongs® when the stakes are highest.

Through the work of our exceptional trial attorneys, Clifford Law Offices has been named in the National Law Journal’s Top 50 “America’s Elite Trial Lawyers,” the only Chicago law firm to be awarded this honor. The firm has also received top-tier rankings from the Best Law Firms® guide across several practice areas, including aviation accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and class action work. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been ranked #1 in Illinois by Super Lawyers for 12 years, holding the distinction of being named the number-one lawyer in Illinois for the most years.

Decades of experience in complex personal injury claims, depth of talent, and record results.

The award-winning legal teams at Clifford Law Offices have recovered over $5 billion in catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims through access to the best resources, exceptional breadth of experience, and an unwavering commitment to justice. The firm’s dedication to assisting clients and families through complex cases has led to numerous significant verdicts and settlements, including many record-setting results, across various practice areas.

Among these notable results, the Chicago medical malpractice attorneys at Clifford Law Offices secured a record $101 million verdict on behalf of a baby who sustained brain damage at birth at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois. Keith A. Hebeisen, Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King, and Charles R. Haskins obtained the verdict that will ensure the child and his family receive the lifelong, 24/7 care he needs.

With a proven track record of success and client-centered advocacy, Chicagoans trust Clifford Law Offices to help them obtain fair and full compensation for injuries or the loss of a loved one.

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers Fighting for You

At Clifford Law Offices, our Chicago personal injury attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights and securing fair and just compensation for devastating injuries or the loss of a loved one. With decades of experience in catastrophic personal injury litigation, we handle a wide range of cases across the Chicagoland area and nationwide, including:

Wrongful death cases
Medical malpractice claims
Aviation and transportation litigation
Product liability lawsuits
Premises liability cases
Commercial and whistleblower litigation

When you choose Clifford Law Offices, you gain a trusted legal team that is committed to your case every step of the way.

Driven by Talent, Resources, and Determination

Choosing the right personal injury law firm is crucial, especially when you are facing major opponents and life-altering harm. Clifford Law Offices focuses on the most serious and complex cases, backed by decades of experience, exceptional legal talent, and the resources required to pursue justice at the highest level.

Every case is different, and you need a legal team that understands your unique circumstances and is prepared to fight for the outcome you deserve. Our attorneys handle significant personal injury matters across Chicago, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, aviation litigation, product liability, premises negligence, transportation liability, and whistleblower and commercial litigation. If your case involves serious wrongdoing, here’s why Clifford Law Offices is the right firm for you:

You have exceptional legal talent on your side: Our attorneys bring unmatched experience in high-stakes litigation. We take on cases where the legal and factual challenges are immense, applying refined skill, strategic insight, and a thorough understanding of how to contest powerful defendants.
Your case is supported by substantial resources: Serious cases demand substantial investment. We dedicate the full extent of our financial and investigative resources from day one, working with industry-leading experts, reconstructing complex events, and building the strongest possible case to stand up to major corporations, institutions, and insurers.
Your case is driven by relentless determination: We pursue justice with unwavering resolve, even when the path is complicated and lengthy, or when the law itself presents obstacles. Our firm is known for pushing boundaries, shaping precedent, and doing what is necessary to ensure accountability and achieve meaningful results for our clients.
You receive clear, consistent communication: We believe trust is built through transparency. You are kept informed at every stage, your questions are answered promptly, and you always understand where your case stands and how we are fighting for you.

If you would like us to assess your case and help you understand how our services can benefit your claim, please reach out to us online or call (312) 899-9090.