Dunn Harrington Trial Lawyers
Personal Injury | Serving Chicago, IL
872-282-4603When you need Personal Injury help in Chicago, contact Dunn Harrington Trial Lawyers, an established Illinois law firm.
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Fighting For the Rights of The Injured
With offices in Chicago, Indianapolis and Columbus, DUNN HARRINGTON represents individuals and families of those injured or wrongfully killed due to the negligence of others. Our firm specializes in all aspects of litigation, including appellate practice. Insurance companies, railroads and corporations are well funded and trained to defend themselves from claims of wrongdoing. Individuals need the same level of aggressive advocacy on their side from attorneys with a proven track record of success. With over $500 million recovered for their prior clients, DUNN HARRINGTON provides families with peace of mind that their rights are being protected.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Construction Accidents
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Railroad Worker Injury/FELA
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death - Plaintiff
Call 872-282-4603 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Colin H. Dunn
After leaving the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and completing a judicial clerkship, Colin has dedicated his career to representing individuals and families. Since 2013, he has been recognized as both a Super Lawyer and a Leading Lawyer. He has been named a Best Lawyer by US News & World Report since 2017. He is listed in Who’s Who in Law Higher Education for his course on Private International Aviation Law at DePaul University School of Law in Chicago. In 2010, he was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s “40 under 40” attorney list, recognizing Illinois’ top up and coming lawyers.
Attorney Robert E. Harrington, III
Bob is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. He is a Designated Legal Counsel to members of SMART-Transportation Division - the largest railroad union in the United States. He is a proud union member of SMART-TD Local 1548. Bob regularly attends SMART-TD meetings and conducts education seminars throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky. He has tried FELA and FRSA Whistleblower cases to verdict throughout these locations. Bob also serves on the Board of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) which is the organization members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) refers for legal representation to injured members. Bob’s experience extends well beyond his railroad practice and includes jury verdicts on behalf of individuals and families suffering from injury or wrongful death due to defective products, automobile crashes, nursing home abuse and as a result of medical negligence.
Attorney Robert E. Harrington, Jr.
Bob Harrington, Jr. has over 45 years of legal experience representing those who have suffered serious personal injury or wrongful death. He previously served as SMART-TD Designated Legal Counsel from 1991 through 2016 and was a member of SMART-TD Local 168 in Chicago, Illinois. During his career he has obtained verdicts and settlement for his clients in seven (7) different states totaling over 50 million dollars. Bob is a valuable asset to the firm due to his extensive experience and knowledge in handling all aspects of a personal injury case.
- $112 million dollar verdict for two men injured in a grain bin explosion at a ConAgra mill in southern Illinois (11th highest verdict by National Law Journal's The Top 100 Verdicts of 2012)
- $100 million dollar settlement from litigation stemming from a 2003 fire at the Cook County Administration Building.
- $22.7 million dollar verdict for the family of a husband and father killed by an intoxicated driver. (90th highest verdict by Top Verdicts for 2016)
- $18.5 million settlement on behalf of two workers who suffered severe burns after an explosion at a train derailment clean-up site in Kentucky.
- 13 million dollar settlement for railroad conductor who suffered arm amputation during humping operations.
- $11 million settlement for a family of a father of three who was killed when a building under construction partially collapsed.
- $10 million dollar verdict in a premises liability case for the family of a 22 year old woman murdered in her apartment due to the landlord's negligent security practices.
- $9 million settlement for a family whose parents were killed when their car was struck by a news van.
- $6.85 million settlement for a husband and father of two was crushed by a punch press at a factory.
- $6 million settlement in guaranteed payments to a railroad conductor who lost his leg below the knee after being crushed between two railroad cars due to inadequate training.
- $5.35 settlement for a child struck by a train while fishing on a bridge due to failure to warn and destruction of evidence after the incident.
- $3.9 million settlement for woman who suffered multiple fractures after her car was struck by truck in Will County.
- $2.35 million to a railroad conductor who lost his leg below the knee while attempting to board moving equipment and falling under his train.
- $2.3 million of a sexual abuse case to two minors against a religious institution
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Colin H. Dunn
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Appellate | Since 2022 |
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2022 |
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2022 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2022 |