Leonard Law Group

Record of Success

$3.075 million personal injury settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after a negligently fastened guard rail crushed his legs causing severe leg injuries requiring implementation of a spinal cord stimulator.
$900,000 personal injury settlement for a Local 21 bricklayer after three shoulder arthroscopies and permanent restrictions.
$625,000 personal injury settlement for a non union truck driver after a rear end accident and a two level cervical fusion.
$500,000 personal injury settlement for a Local 241 CTA bus driver hit by a truck causing her to undergo shoulder and cervical spine surgeries.
$450,000 personal injury settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after a third party employer improperly welded a ladder that broke causing our client to fall. Plaintiff underwent a one level lumbar fusion.
$413,000 total settlement for a Local 134 electrician after a severe closed head injury. This was comprised of a $275,000 lump sum and a $138,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$375,000 lump sum settlement for a plane mechanic after sustaining severe back and hand injuries.
$345,000 total settlement for a Local 703 truck driver after two replacements on the same knee. This was comprised of a $255,000 lump sum and $95,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$340,000 total settlement for a Local 703 truck driver after shoulder and back surgeries. This was comprised of a $240,000 lump sum and a $100,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$331,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after a shoulder arthroscopy and partial replacement.
$330,000 lump sum settlement for a local 703 truck driver after a severe hand injury and the development of RSD.
$325,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after two left knee arthroscopies and a right total knee replacement.
$322,500 total settlement for a Local 744 bottle machine operator after two knee arthroscopies. This was comprised of a $222,500 lump sum and a $100,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$300,000 lump sum settlement for a non union carpenter after multiple knee arthroscopies followed by two knee replacements.
$285,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 truck driver after bilateral rotator cuff repairs and continued neuropathy.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 fuel truck driver after undergoing a one level lumbar fusion and a two level cervical fusion.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 701 mechanic after two shoulder arthroscopies.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 241 bus driver after a one level lumbar fusion and an arthroscopy of the right knee.
$275,000 total settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after multiple shoulder surgeries. This was comprised of a $235,000 lump sum and a $40,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$262,500 lump sum settlement for a local 786 truck driver after multiple knee surgeries.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a 70 year old non union laborer ten years after the case proceed to trial and the arbitrator awarded wage differential benefits pursuant to Section 8(d)(1). In total Petitioner was paid more than $370,000 in Section 8(d)(1) wage differential benefits.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 mover after a shoulder, ACL and lumbar surgery.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after a two level instrumented cervical fusion.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a non union carpenter after a two level instrumented lumbar fusion.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after multiple back surgeries.
$250,000 personal injury policy limits settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after a one level lumbar instrumented fusion. This was the policy limit of the negligent driver.
$245,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 product driver after a microfracture surgery to his knee. His first attorney advised him he did not have a six figure case.
$245,000 lump sum settlement for a non union Polish laborer after a back injury and no surgery. Petitioner's first attorney recommended a $15,000 settlement.
$242,500 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after surgeries to his back, foot and knee.
$242,500 disputed lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a Local 703 truck driver after back surgery.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 241 bus driver after a one level laminectomy.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 13 carpenter after a severe hand injury.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 134 electrician after back surgery.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 product driver after a recommendation for shoulder replacement. Petitioner underwent no surgery.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after an aggravation of pre-existing scoliosis. Petitioner underwent no surgery.
$235,000 lump sum settlement for a non union plumber after an internal knee fracture and surgery.
$227,500 lump sum settlement for a local 731 garbage truck driver after a shoulder surgery and a recommendation for a second shoulder procedure.
$225,000 personal injury settlement for a non union Hispanic truck driver after a roll of plastic wrap fell onto him inside a third parties warehouse requiring Plaintiff to undergo an arthroscopic labral repair.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after the successful filing of a 19(h) petition when Petitioner's condition worsened.
$225,000 lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a non union tow truck driver with internal cognitive injuries.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 597 pipe fitter after three shoulder arthroscopies.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a one level instrumented lumbar fusion.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after back surgery.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a closed head injury.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after sustaining lumbar spine injuries and undergoing no surgery.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 701 mechanic after a right shoulder arthroscopy and a recommendation for a left shoulder arthroscopy following an overcompensation injury to the left shoulder.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after rotator cuff surgery.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 73 sheet metal worker after shoulder surgery and a recommendation for a shoulder replacement.
$206,000 lump sum settlement for a local 744 forklift driver after a right shoulder arthroscopy followed by a partial replacement.
$205,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after multiple back surgeries.
$205,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 ready mix driver after multiple shoulder surgeries.
$203,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after multiple shoulder surgeries.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a local 705 package car driver who sustained soft tissue cervical and lumbar injuries. LLG obtained all Petitioners disputed back pay when his first attorney could not.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 fuel truck driver after bilateral rotator cuff tears and surgery on one shoulder.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after two right shoulder arthroscopies and recommendation for a left shoulder arthroscopy.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after multiple back surgeries.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a severe ankle fracture with hardware.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a non union Hispanic laborer after a one level lumbar microdiscectomy with permanent restrictions.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 product driver after an elbow surgery and recommendation for a second procedure.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after shoulder surgeries.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 134 electrician after multiple shoulder surgeries.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a back surgery.
$191,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after back and hip injuries.
$190,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 beverage driver after a knee surgery with permanent restrictions.
$190,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 701 mechanic after a herniated disc and no surgery.
$190,000 lump sum settlement for a non union fuel truck driver after multiple surgeries to his left forearm and shoulder.
$185,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after disputed hip and back injuries.
$185,000 lump sum settlement for a Sun-Times pressman after back surgeries.
$185,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after bilateral plantar fasciitis.
$180,000 lump sum settlement for a non union plumber after rotator cuff repair and restricted release
$180,000 lump sum settlement for a local 673 garbage man after a non dominant left elbow ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
$180,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 731 garbage man after undergoing a non dominant left elbow ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
$175,000 disputed settlement for a non union deli worker after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a Local 705 truck driver after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 2 elevator mechanic after knee and back surgeries.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a crush injury to his right arm.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after multiple knee surgeries.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a severe ankle fracture.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 1 ironworker after neck and back injuries and no surgeries.
$175,000 disputed settlement after a successful trial for a non union truck driver after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after shoulder surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 laborer after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 134 electrician after a back surgery.
$170,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after multiple knee surgeries.
$165,000 personal injury settlement for a grandmother who slipped and fell outside the entrance of a national electronic store and suffered a proximal impacted humerous fracture.
$165,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer with an un-operated herniated disc.
$165,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a one level lumbar fusion.
$162,500 lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a Local 701 truck mechanic after epicondylitis surgery. Petitioner worked for his employer for twenty days prior to his injury.
$160,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after a severe hand injury.
$158,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after back surgery. Offer of $33,072.75 to prior attorney.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union 62 year old seamstress after bilateral cubital tunnel and bilateral carpal tunnel surgeries.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after bilateral shoulder and thumb surgeries. Petitioner returned to full duty work.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 73 sheet metal worker after a shoulder surgery and soft tissue cervical spine injury.
$150,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after undergoing disputed hand surgeries. Workers compensation denied all issues of this case.
$150,000 disputed personal injury settlement for a Hispanic female who was rear-ended and underwent a one level cervical fusion. Plaintiff had no history of being rear-ended to her doctors and a 12 month gap in treatment.
$150,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local package car driver after a left total knee replacement.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after a back surgery.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a lumbar fusion.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a cervical fusion.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a severe hand amputation.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after an elbow surgery.
$150,000 disputed settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a left total knee replacement.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 ready mix driver after a lumbar fusion.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a shoulder surgery.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a total knee replacement.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union carpenter after a failed lumbar discectomy followed by a one level instrumented lumbar fusion.
$148,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 18007 gas worker after surgeries to his back, right shoulder, right hand and right elbow. Petitioner returned to light duty work for his employer.
$145,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after two cervical fusions.
$140,000 lump sum settlement for a local 705 package car driver after aggravating a pre-existing lumbar herniated disc.
$140,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 1 ironworker after a one level lumbar fusion with restrictions that his employer could accommodate followed by a re-aggravation while on light duty and no additional treatment.
$140,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after shoulder surgery and restricted release from his surgeon.
$137,500 lump sum settlement for a non union filter manufacturer employee after sustaining repetitive hand and elbow injuries.
$135,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a one level cervical fusion.
$135,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a two level cervical fusion.
$135,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after surgeries to both shoulders.
$134,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after a lumbar surgery and full duty release with resignation.
$130,000 lump sum settlement for a part time non union dock worker after undergoing disputed knee, back and shoulder surgeries.
$130,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 mover after a one level cervical fusion.
$127,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a right shoulder rotator cuff repair.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a non union emergency medical technician after a one level lumbar fusion.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 union package car driver and a shoulder arthroscopy and cervical surgery. Respondent's doctor opined Petitioner could work full duty.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a local 13 carpenter after two shoulder arthroscopies. Petitioner then re-joined his union.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 beverage driver after a knee surgery and invalid FCE.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a cervical fusion with questionable causation.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a non union hospital nurse after a surgically repaired rotator cuff and full duty release.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a local 13 carpenter after a one level lumbar fusion and full duty release.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a right shoulder arthroscopy.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after a two level cervical fusion.
$122,000 lump sum settlement for a non union restaurant worker after two lumbar spine surgeries.
$121,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver with an un-operated lumbar herniated disc.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 703 truck driver after undergoing a two level cervical fusion with full duty release.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a 72 year old non union truck driver after career ending soft tissue cervical spine injuries.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a right shoulder distal clavicle excision.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a Hispanic restaurant worker after a lumbar spine injury and no surgery. Petitioner's first attorney recommended a $15,000 settlement.
$115,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 726 employee after foot surgery and restrictions the employer could accommodate.
$113,000 lump sum settlement for a non union store clerk after a wrist surgery and foot fracture.
$112,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a wrist surgery and full duty release.
$112,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 18007 gas worker after surgeries to both hands and both elbows. Petitioner returned to full duty work for his employer.
$111,000 lump sum settlement for a non union hotel worker after sustaining soft tissue injuries to her neck, back, knee and shoulder.
$110,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 rail yard worker after a microfracture surgery and recommendation for a second knee surgery.
$110,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after an MRI showed a non-surgical protruded disc.
$105,000 lump sum settlement for a non union mechanic tech after a micro-lumbar discectomy.
$102,000 lump sum settlement for a local 11 roofer after sustaining soft tissue lumbar spine injuries.
$100,000 personal injury policy limits settlement for a Hispanic mother rear ended at a stop sign requiring her to undergo a right shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
$100,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after knee arthroscopy and disputed groin, shoulder and lumbar spine injuries.
$100,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 786 ready mix driver after undergoing a disputed lumbar spine surgery.
$100,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after a shoulder arthroscopy and questionable restricted release from his surgeon.
$100,000 personal injury settlement for a Hispanic father re-ended at a stop light who sustained a herniated disc. This was the policy limit with no underinsured coverage available.