Economic Damages
This part includes economic losses: medical expenses, lost income, medical bills and future treatment, property damage.
$6.2 M
Medical Malpractice
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Maria was crossing an intersection on Michigan Avenue three years ago when a delivery truck blew through a red light. She spent two months recovering, missed her daughter's graduation, and incurred $87,000 in medical bills—the insurer offered $12,000, but we won $340,000.
In Chicago, accidents like Maria's are common; one person's negligence can disrupt another's life. Your body hurts. Bills pile up. You can't work. And the insurance companies? Insurers often push low initial settlements.
That's where we come in. After an accident, thousands of Chicago families have relied on Shuman Legal to secure fair compensation. We understand hospital billing, negotiate medical liens, and challenge low offers. Our analysis of local crash data shows Six Corners ranks among the neighborhoods with the highest crash rates. We represent cases throughout Cook County and the surrounding collar counties, with 35 years of consistent results.
We will stand by you. You won't owe any fees until we recover money for you.
Chicago recorded more than 100,000 crashes last year. Our case files ranged from minor fender benders on Lake Shore Drive to major crashes on the Eisenhower Expressway.
Most people don’t realize it, but the person who phones you up two days after your accident doesn’t work for you. Insurance adjusters work for the carrier—not you. We handle calls and settlement offers so you can focus on healing.
Common scenarios: Rear-end crashes at stoplights; side-impact collisions at intersections; hit-and-run accidents; rideshare crashes involving Uber or Lyft; collisions with uninsured drivers.
We review federal trucking rules, identify all liable parties, hire accident-reconstruction and cargo experts, and pursue full compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Many firms lack this regulatory experience; our multidisciplinary trial team handles investigations through trial so clients aren’t left managing technical gaps.
When an 80,000-pound semi collides with a standard car, injuries are often fatal or permanently disabling. We evaluate hours-of-service compliance by downloading EDR data and auditing maintenance and hiring records to identify regulatory failures. Most law firms don’t know how to handle these cases. We do.
We targeted trucking companies that forced drivers to exceed legal limits, faced off against distributors whose loading practices destabilized trucks, and took companies to court when they hired drivers with poor driving records.
If a commercial truck struck you on I-90, I-294, or I-55, call us before you speak with anyone from the trucking company.
Motorcyclists are often unfairly blamed—even when another driver turns left into them or someone opens a car door. Drivers frequently claim they “didn’t see” a rider, a statement that often masks problems like distracted driving or poor road conditions such as potholes.
Our riding experience helps us understand road conditions and insurers’ unfair practices toward riders.
Potholes, distracted drivers and motorists who think motorcycles don’t belong on the road raise crash risk. Following a collision, retain a motorcycle accident attorney to gather evidence and prove the other driver’s liability.
When negligence causes a death, a wrongful-death lawyer will handle investigation, paperwork and negotiations so your family can focus on recovery. We help your family secure financial support and hold the responsible party accountable.
Wrongful-death claims arise from car accidents, medical errors, workplace incidents, nursing home neglect, and violent crime. In Illinois you must file within two years of the date of death, so act quickly to save important evidence.
During the past decade, Chicago has added hundreds of miles of bike lanes, and with more cyclists on the road accident rates have risen. We see right-hooks, doorings, and close passes all the time.
Your body’s adrenaline response might hide pain—obtain a medical exam within 48 hours to document injuries, because head-injury symptoms can appear later and documented records help your legal position.
We know the city’s bike rules and which streets are most hazardous—Milwaukee Avenue has a disproportionate number of crashes. We’ll show how the driver violated your right to use the road. If a crash results in death, note that you must file within two years.
Electric scooters are now common across Chicago. While Bird, Lime and Spin provide convenient short rides, accidents can cause broken bones, cuts, and head or spinal injuries.
We’ll check if the scooter was defective or if the rental company failed to maintain it. Did the city’s poor upkeep create hazardous road conditions, or was another driver negligent? Multiple parties may share liability.
Because firms use large legal teams, hire an attorney experienced in product liability, premises liability and personal injury.
If you were injured at work, a workers’ compensation attorney can help secure medical benefits and represent you at hearings and appeals.
Your employer’s workers’ comp insurance should cover your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, but getting approved is not automatic. Claims can be denied and benefits cut off, and returning to work too soon can make injuries permanent.
Illinois workers’ comp law presents substantial complexity. You may be eligible for either temporary total disability (TTD) or permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits together with vocational rehabilitation when you cannot work your previous job.
Our firm handles cases related to construction site accidents, warehouse accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and repetitive stress injuries. We remain available to help with appeals and file them on your behalf.
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury, we specialize in traumatic brain injury cases. Brain injuries—even mild concussions—can cause lasting changes to memory, personality, and the ability to work.
The trouble with traumatic brain injury cases is that the damage does not always show up on scans. Insurers often declare patients healthy based on normal CT scans, claiming you’re okay based on imaging alone.
We work with neurologists and neuropsychologists who document symptoms (memory lapses, persistent headaches) and functional limits (reduced concentration, missed deadlines, shorter workdays) to show the real impact. We show how your concentration abilities and work productivity have declined and how your family notices clear changes even when scans look normal.
Legal assistance from a dog-bite injury lawyer benefits families impacted by dog attacks, since Illinois has a strict owner-liability rule and several hundred ER visits occur in Chicago each year. Children get bitten most often by dogs they know, and physical marks fade quicker than the emotional pain.
If a dog bites you, dog owners must accept liability; claims of prior good behavior or victim provocation require clear evidence.
Preserve evidence immediately: photograph injuries, obtain medical records, and gather witness names. Please contact us the same day.
Deciding to move a parent or grandparent to a nursing home is already difficult; discovering they’re being neglected or abused is worse. Residents suffer from bedsores, fall-related injuries, medication errors, and dehydration. All too often, families miss these warning signs. Physical abuse can leave lasting harm.
Chicago has hundreds of nursing homes. Some are excellent facilities. Others struggle with staffing shortages, weak leadership, and safety risks; when profit-driven management trumps patient care, residents pay the price.
If your loved one has unexplained bruises, weight loss or bedsores, visit unannounced, document your observations (photos, dates), review the care plan and nursing notes, and contact the facility ombudsman or a patient advocate.
If multiple residents are harmed, legal action may be necessary. Certain injuries impact thousands of people. Mass torts involving dangerous drugs, faulty devices, or toxic exposures mean you want a lawyer who represents your claim alongside other claimants and safeguards against lead counsel taking control. Cases can be lengthy but are often the most effective route to compensation.
Recent mass torts we’ve handled include defective hip implants, contaminated baby formula, dangerous prescription drugs, and chemical exposures. These cases take more time and are more complex than typical personal-injury claims, but they may be the sole option for getting compensation when a large company causes harm to many people.
Contact us for a no-cost evaluation to see whether you may be eligible to file a mass tort claim.
You trust your doctors because you rely on their expertise. When doctors make mistakes—wrong diagnosis or surgical error—the consequences can be severe. Medical malpractice cases rank among the most complex personal-injury matters we handle.
Illinois requires an expert medical affidavit before filing; claims must include supporting medical records, qualified expert witnesses, and attorneys who understand both medicine and the law.
We work with a network of doctors and nurses across the country who assess whether actual patient outcomes match the expected prognosis. Hospitals often have comparable resources to defend themselves. You need a law firm that can match those resources.
Every injury case is unique, but you may be entitled to several types of compensation, including:
This part includes economic losses: medical expenses, lost income, medical bills and future treatment, property damage.
An accident can harm your emotional well-being and disrupt your quality of life. We focus on pain and suffering, including emotional distress—anxiety, PTSD, and depression—and the loss of enjoyment of life.
Courts can award punitive damages in extreme cases of reckless or intentional harm to punish the defendant and deter future misconduct.
No fees unless we win; we take a percentage of the award.
Our team has recovered millions for clients across the Chicago area. Because we have tried hundreds of cases in Cook and DuPage counties, insurers know we’ll take cases to trial and will not settle for less. They know we’re not bluffing.
We serve the entire Chicagoland region, including the Loop and nearby suburbs such as Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville and Aurora (Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will and Kane counties).
Get medical care immediately, even if you think you’re okay. Call 911 if anyone is seriously hurt. Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any damage. Get contact information from witnesses. Don’t admit fault or apologize. Report the accident to the police. Keep all medical records and bills. Don’t talk to insurance adjusters without a lawyer. Call us before you sign anything.
The insurance companies start building their defense the day of your accident. Start preparing your case immediately because of lost evidence, witnesses moving away, and fading memories.
You have two years from your injury date to file a personal-injury lawsuit in Illinois. If you miss that deadline you lose your right to compensation. Some claims, such as workers’ compensation, have shorter limits. You must notify your employer within 45 days.
Don’t wait—evidence can disappear, witnesses may relocate, and memories fade, so contact us right away.
We’ll review your medical records and talk through what happened. Then we’ll give a rough range of possible damages, free and with no obligation. Just honest advice from lawyers with 20 years of personal injury experience.
We’re available evenings, weekends, and holidays because accidents don’t only happen during business hours.
Chicago families trust Shuman Legal because we handle each case with undivided attention. We return phone calls. We explain what’s happening in language you understand. We fight hard, and we don’t give up.
If someone hurt you, if you’re facing bills you can’t pay, if you don’t know what to do next, call us. We’ll help you figure it out.
Michael has served over 20 years as an active-duty infantryman, leading with courage, compassion, and dedication.
Now, as an ROTC instructor at Olivet Nazarene University, he continues to shape the next generation of military leaders, all while being an incredible husband and father of four.
Thank you, Michael, for your service, sacrifice, and leadership. You truly embody what it means to be a hero.
After an accident, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. You might not know who to turn to or what steps to take next. That’s where we come in.
We’ve partnered with reputable personal injury law firms across the country—firms that have a track record of standing up for injured individuals just like you. Whether you’re dealing with a car accident, a serious fall, or another injury, we’ll help you find an attorney who will fight for your rights and work hard to get you the compensation you need.
No matter where your accident happened, we’ll connect you with the legal support you can trust, so you’re never facing this alone.
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