Firm Overview

We represent injured plaintiffs who have been the victims of medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, and trucking and auto negligence. We have a reputation for handling many high-profile, difficult, or novel cases and obtaining record jury verdicts and settlements in Illinois. We employ focus groups to understand jury beliefs and perceptions on liability and damage issues. We enjoy a reputation for hiring the leading expert witnesses to testify in court. I founded the Lloyd Law Group in 2008.

Example cases

• $9.7 million recovery against HMO primary care physician, despite referral to obstetrician, which was novel case of first impression in Illinois. Thomas v. Anthony, MD.

• $2.3 million recovery against IV Drug package manufacturer for failure to add "additional" warning labels to avoid medication error, mix-up. Magdziarz v. Cardinal Health. This theory set the precedent for the Dennis Quaid case involving nursing mix-up of heparin drugs given to his newborn twins at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, CA.

Main Office

Main
Three First National Plaza 70 W. Madison Street
Suite 1400
Chicago  IL  60602

Phone
  • (312) 640-0204
Fax
  • (312) 602-3779

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

No.

Hourly Rates

None, contingent fee only.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

Personal injury practice, including medical malpractice, involves understanding medicine and dealing with physicians which is interesting. How injuries and medicine inter-relate to achieve a good outcome is challenging.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

Bad idea.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

None.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

None.

Kurt D. Lloyd

I was the founder of Lloyd & Cavanagh in 2000 where I spearheaded all major, multi-million dollar cases. In 1990 I was a trial attorney for Hofeld & Schaffner, a leading plaintiff's catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice firm.

My life experience gave me tremendous drive to achieve.

My strengths are being a good problem solver and calmness in an emergency. My style is being meticulous and comprehensive.

Personal interests:

Reading social psychology, studying visual communication techniques and psychology, graphics and computers in the courtroom, single engine airplanes, world political history, watching NCAA Golf competitions, and the history of antique crystal chandeliers.

License
  • Bar Number: 6190835
    Illinois , 1985
Education
  • IIT/Chicago Kent College of Law
    Juris Doctorate , 1985
    Chicago, IL
  • DePaul University
    Bachelor of Arts , 1981
    Chicago, IL
    English and Communication

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