Top Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect Lawyers Near Me in Chicago Area

Margaret Battersby Black is an award-winning attorney who has played a key role in a number of nursing home and medical malpractice cases at Levin & Perconti. Her commitment to her practice has achieved noteworthy results for clients in all types of personal injury, nursing home and malpractice matters. Margaret is also committed to the advancement of women in the legal profession and serves as a mentor to law students and younger lawyers. In 2015 Margaret was honored by Chicago-Kent Law School as Outstanding Young Alumna of the year. This award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the law school and the legal community.. Margaret grew up in Beverly Hills, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, in a large Irish Catholic family full of lawyers and judges. She watched her father, a Plaintiff’s lawyer, spend his career helping the underdogs and the good guys, and this made a lasting impression. From a young age, Margaret embraced leadership roles in school, sports, and within her own family as the oldest child. Later, her ambition and vision helped earn her an undergraduate degree from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, build a successful career as a financial analyst at JP Morgan Chase in Chicago, and go on to earn her law degree from Chicago-Kent Law School. Family has remained central to her life, and she lives in Chicago with her husband, Jeff, and children, Evelyn and William. Margaret joined Levin & Perconti as a law clerk in 2006, was promoted to associate attorney in 2008 and was named Partner in 2014.. A representative sample of my successful verdicts:. Margaret is well known for her work on behalf of individuals and families in lawsuits involving nursing home abuse and negligence. She has secured many notable high six and seven-figure settlements in cases involving falls, pressure sores and medication errors.. Margaret is well regarded by her clients and peers alike, and was honored by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company as one of the 2011 "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch." This award is given to 40 outstanding attorneys throughout the state for their achievements on behalf of their clients, their communities and the legal profession. To view Margaret's 40 Under Forty profile click here.. Margaret was a founding member and is the inaugural chair of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Women’s Caucus for the term that runs through 2018. She is active in the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, the American Constitution Society, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, and previously served as the ACS Chicago Chapter’s Law Firm Outreach Coordinator. She regularly judges law school moot court competitions and hosts students in externships.

I  have  been  a Trial Attorney  in  Chicago  since  1986.  I have represented injured individuals in personal injury cases for the entirety of my career.  I  handle  cases  involving  Medical  Malpractice,  Nursing  Home  injuries,  Auto  Accidents,  Products  Liability  and  Workers  Compensation.  The  firm  as  a  whole,  and  myself  individually,  pride  ourselves  on  working  cases  toward  settlement  if  possible,  and  the  ability  to  go  to  Trial  on  the  case  if  a  fair  settlement  offer  isn't  made.  We are also happy to pay referral fees to attorneys who send injury cases our way.

George Anthony Dieguez is a trial attorney at Mancini Law Group who passionately and aggressively represents victims of automotive and trucking negligence, nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death and other personal injury matters.. George earned his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from Loyola University Chicago and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law. As a first-generation United States citizen, college, and law school graduate, George was raised with a belief system that rewards hard work, diligence, and determination. Being fluent in Spanish, George utilizes his bilingual abilities to easily communicate with his Spanish speaking clients. George is a Type 1 diabetic and having been diagnosed at the tender age of 12 enables George to naturally empathize with and understand the impact and struggles victims of negligence face when suddenly presented with life-changing injuries, conditions, and moments of uncertainty or worry.. George is determined to achieve the most favorable outcomes for each of his clients and his relentless approach to advocating for justice makes George an attorney injured people and their families can depend on. George takes a personalized approach when communicating with his clients so that he can truly understand the impact of their injuries which allows George to fully convey the extent of a client’s injuries to opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, arbitrators, judges, and members of the jury.. Prior to joining the litigation team at Mancini Law Group in July of 2020, George tirelessly represented victims of negligence at another well-respected Chicago Personal Injury firm attaining favorable outcomes for his clients through pre-trial settlement negotiations, mediation and at trial. George has extensive experience in all aspects of pre-trial litigation including motion practice and the taking and defending of expert and fact witness depositions. Through litigation, George has recovered and has assisted in securing multi-millions of dollars for victims of negligence and their families including $1,250, recovery on the behalf on an 8-year-old girl who suffered from a brachial plexus injury during birth; $275, settlement for the family of a nursing home resident who sustained a hip fracture after falling under the care and supervision of nursing home staff; $95, settlement for a client injured in an automobile collision; $65, settlement for a client who suffered from a torn ligament after slipping and falling in a residential building.. George is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and is an active and proud member of various professional organizations including Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Additionally, George has assisted in the research and writing of numerous presentations on several litigation topics including voir dire and jury selection, case development, presenting non-economic damages, ethics and professionalism.. Outside of practicing law, George appreciates spending time with his family and his dog, enjoys playing golf, volleyball and basketball, and loves cheering on his favorite Chicago teams, the Cubs, Bulls and Bears.

Eva E. Golabek joined Kralovec Jambois & Schwartz as an associate in 2011 to handle matters involving medical and nursing home negligence and personal injury across the state. She has dedicated her practice to serving those who have suffered significant injuries and the families who have lost a loved one, due to negligent care and treatment by medical providers. Her commitments to her clients, diligence, and drive have led to notable results on their behalf.. Between 2012 and 2015, Eva has successfully negotiated over nine million dollars in settlements on behalf of victims in cases involving nursing home and hospital acquired pressure ulcers, falls resulting in injury, malnutrition, dehydration, infection and choking. Additionally, Eva has worked on and settled a variety of personal injury matters, including slip and falls, and automobile accidents.. Her compassion extends beyond her place of employment, and she has served underprivileged communities by volunteering her time and providing pro bono legal services for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and the Legal Aid Bureau.. Eva obtained her law degree from The John Marshall Law School in 2009 where she was a Moot Court Council member and a Herzog Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist in 2008. Additionally, she participated in numerous trial competitions including the ABA Labor and Employment Law Competition in 2008, and the American Association of Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competitions in 2008 and 2009.. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University, Chicago, in 2004, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of the Student Honors Association and a National Honors Collegiate Scholar.

David H. Brinton is the principal at the Law Offices of David H. Brinton, LLC, located in Chicago, Illinois. With a background in tort defense, he transitioned his practice to focus on nursing home litigation and medical malpractice after 1998. As a leading lawyer in Illinois for Nursing Home Negligence law, attorney Brinton has earned recognition from his peers in the legal community. In addition to his legal work, he is actively involved in community service, having dedicated his time to programs such as the “Big Brothers, Little Brothers” initiative. He has also contributed to the legal education field by serving as a Judge for the American Association of Justice Mock Trial Competition and as an instructor at DePaul University College of Law, teaching courses on Elder Law and Nursing Home Litigation. A member of the Illinois State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, attorney Brinton is highly regarded within the Personal Injury Law sector in Chicago. He earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 1985 and his B.A. from Lawrence University in 1982. Since 1998, he has focused his practice on nursing home negligence and abuse, sharing his skill through speaking engagements on topics related to nursing home malpractice.

Craig L. Manchik was born in Chicago and grew up in Highland Park, Illinois. He attended the University of Kansas, where he graduated with Honors with a degree in Business Administration. Craig was a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity and was awarded the coveted Sobal Cup for excellence in academics.. Craig attended Michigan State University College of Law where he graduated Cum Laude. He was a member of the Student Senate, and was elected Vice President of the Senate during his third year of law school. He had previously held elected positions including Treasurer and Secretary of the Senate.. Amicus, the alumni magazine for Michigan State University College of Law, recently featured Craig in an article titled “The Lawyers Who Win”. The article highlights Craig’s success as a trial attorney and his commitment to his clients. Craig has been in private practice since 1994 and has tried many Jury Trials to verdict. Four notable cases were as follows:. $3.75 Million dollar settlement, after one week on trial, in medical malpractice case;$2.7 Million dollar verdict in medical malpractice case involving failure to deliver a baby timely; and$1.7 Million dollar settlement in construction negligence case$1.2 Million dollar verdict after five weeks in front of a jury on trial in willful and wanton case versus the Village of Skokie and two of its police officers.. Craig has extensive trial experience in mediation and arbitration involving cases for medical malpractice, nursing home injuries, motor vehicle accidents construction negligence in workplaces and wrongful death matters. He is also a licensed mediator in counties including Cook, Lake, DuPage and Will. Craig currently resides in Lake Forest, Illinois with his wife, Allyson, and their three sons, Grayson Samuel, Jackson and Maxwell Joseph. In his free time he enjoys coaching his son’s hockey team, playing hockey and golf.