Complex Tort & General Casualty

We represent manufacturers, airlines, insurers, and component part suppliers in personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death cases related to aviation incidents. Our team understands the specialized regulatory environment and technical issues at play in this sector.

We defend contractors, developers, property owners, and insurers in litigation involving structural collapses, equipment malfunctions, OSHA violations, and jobsite safety. Our team is experienced in navigating multi-party disputes and indemnity issues common in construction litigation.

Our attorneys investigate and litigate claims related to fire and explosion incidents, including those stemming from chemical spills, gas leaks, and industrial malfunctions. We often represent clients in highly technical cases involving chemical manufacturers, processors, and distributors.

We advise and defend clients in the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries in litigation involving alleged contamination, mislabeling, false advertising, and product-related injury. Our work includes class actions and regulatory investigations.

Our lawyers understand the unique challenges of the life sciences sector. Serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, we defend against liability claims involving drugs, implants, and diagnostic equipment. Our lawyers address allegations of defects, failure to warn, and adverse events, often in multidistrict or class action litigation. Partnering with medical and scientific experts, we develop a defense strategy that is aligned with our clients’ innovation goals.

Hinshaw represents property owners, businesses, and insurers against claims arising from accidents, injuries, and property damage at commercial, industrial, or public sites. We conduct early and thorough investigations to assess liability and claim viability, providing actionable recommendations—whether negotiating settlements or defending matters in court. In addition to trial counsel, we advise on risk prevention, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance, helping clients resolve claims efficiently and reduce future exposure.

We defend manufacturers, distributors, and insurers in complex product liability disputes involving appliances, medical devices, chemicals, and vehicle components, among other types of products. We handle catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and class action claims, leveraging deep technical knowledge and a national network of experts. From litigation strategy and regulatory compliance to product recall management and drafting customer-facing warnings, we help clients minimize future risk.

We represent companies in high-stakes mass tort and toxic exposure litigation, including class actions and environmental incidents that often span multiple jurisdictions. Our team coordinates defense strategies, settlement negotiations, and regulatory guidance for claims involving chemical exposure, contamination, and hazardous materials. By working with scientific and medical experts, we provide comprehensive advice on insurance coverage and protect clients’ reputations and financial interests.

We defend transportation and logistics companies, and their insurers, in personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, and regulatory claims. Our services include accident investigation, compliance with DOT and FAA standards, and contract drafting. With extensive trial experience and a focus on rapid response and early investigation to preserve evidence and assess liability, we deliver strategic defenses and proactive risk management across the supply chain.