Check out our new blog post about what to do if you are in a car accident

Everyone thinks car accidents happen to someone else until it happens to them. There were 5.25 million crashes reported to the police in 2020, the most recent year that the Department of Transportation reported this data. The odds could catch up with you some day, especially if you in urban area such as Chicago. So, what should you do if you are in a car accident?

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We’ve also moved a few blocks to our new office at 30 N. LaSalle in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. But one thing hasn’t changed: our dedication to fighting for the rights of our clients as we have for more than 35 years. Contact us to learn how our team can help you with personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Defense Base Act claims.

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We have a new name. A new partner. And a new address.

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Heinlen has been promoted to partner. Matthew has worked tirelessly to help our clients in personal injury cases and workers’ compensation claims since he joined us in 2016. And Matthew fights to win. We’re proud to be now known as Capron Avgerinos & Heinlen.

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Why You Need the Top Lawyers in Illinois and Iowa

If you need a personal injury lawyer or are hurt at work, you are not alone. Capron Avgerinos & Heinlen knows how to protect you. We understand how personal injury and workers’ compensation laws work in Illinois and Iowa based on protecting people in both states for 30 years.

We founded Capron Avgerinos & Heinlen 30 years ago to help the injured and disadvantaged reclaim their lives. Our team delivers results, including multi-million dollar verdicts for personal injury, workers’ compensation claims, and Defense Base Act settlements.

$3.8M

Jury Verdict

Legionnaires’ Disease Case - Highest Reported Illinois Award for 2017.

$360K

+lifetime medical benefits

Construction worker settles claim for lower back injury.

$200K

Award

Plus weekly wage differential benefits, ensuring the client a lifetime income.

$500K

in benefits

For injury sustained in moving claim from Kansas to Illinois.

$1.75M

Wrongful Death

Legionnaires’ Disease Settlement

$1.75M

Wrongful Death Settlement

Against a major hotel chain.

$125K

Settlement

Plus $36,000 trust for future medical expenses.

$225K

Recovered

Recovered in disputed Repetitive Trauma claim.

$300K

Hip Replacement

Plus Medicare benefits set aside for further treatment.

$118K

Settlement

Truck driver settles broken leg/pelvis claim.

$250K

torn rotator cuff

And an additional $25,000 for future medical.

$350K

Carpal Tunnel

Settlement reached for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and epicondylitis.

$500,000.00 Spinal Fusion Plus Future Medical Treatment

Petitioner was injured exiting a piece of machinery in a factory setting. Respondent initially disputed the accident and periodically refused to pay benefits.

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$1.75 Million Wrongful Death Settlement Against JW Marriott

Our office was retained to represent the estate of a loving husband/father who died after contracting Legionnaires' Disease.

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$300,000.00 for Hip Replacement

Petitioner was employed by the Respondent as a dock spotter when he injured his low back. After months of treatment, Petitioner began to complain of bilateral hip pain.

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