Brain Injury Attorney Chicago

Legal Help After A Life-Changing Brain Injury

A catastrophic brain injury can change everything in an instant. Symptoms like memory issues, headaches, mood changes, and lost work time often come with mounting medical bills and insurance pressure, leaving many people unsure where to turn.

At Leonard Law Group, we represent individuals and families dealing with serious head and traumatic brain injury cases in Chicago, including catastrophic injuries. We evaluate each matter under the most appropriate personal injury or workers’ compensation path based on how the incident occurred.

Talk with a Chicago brain injury attorney who understands how serious head injuries affect every part of your life. Call (312) 487-2513 for a free consultation and learn what steps can protect your health, income, and future.

How Brain Injuries Change Your Life

Brain injuries and concussions can be hard to see, but they can disrupt daily life in lasting ways, sometimes immediately, sometimes over days or weeks, affecting how someone thinks, feels, and functions at work, at home, and in relationships, while medical care and lost income add financial pressure.

• Cognitive changes: trouble focusing, remembering, or processing information
• Physical symptoms: headaches, dizziness, fatigue, balance issues, sensitivity to light or sound
• Emotional/behavioral shifts: irritability, depression, anxiety, mood swings, impulsivity
• Work and responsibility limits: difficulty returning to work, school, or caregiving; simple tasks take more effort
• Relationship strain: tension with family, friends, and coworkers due to “invisible” symptoms
• Ongoing costs: ER care, follow-up visits, therapy, medication, and possible long-term rehabilitation

Our Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Approach

Compensation For Brain Injury Victims

After a brain injury, compensation can help cover treatment costs and protect household income while recovery and long-term needs are assessed. Depending on how the injury happened, potential recovery may come through a claim against an at-fault party, a workers’ compensation claim for a work-related injury, or sometimes both, with damages calculated to reflect medical care, lost earning capacity, and the day-to-day impact of the injury.

• Medical expenses (ER care, hospital bills, follow-up visits, diagnostics, therapy, medication)
• Future treatment and rehabilitation costs (ongoing PT/OT/speech therapy, cognitive therapy)
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity (time missed from work, inability to return to the same job)
• Long-term support needs (in-home assistance, attendant care, case management)
• Home or workplace accommodations (equipment, accessibility modifications, transportation needs)
• Pain and suffering/loss of enjoyment of life (typically in liability cases)

Illinois workers’ compensation benefits (medical care, partial wage benefits, impairment-related benefits for qualifying work injuries)

What To Do After A Brain Injury

• Get medical evaluation immediately; follow all treatment and referral instructions
• Go back if symptoms change or worsen; keep every appointment
• Track symptoms and limitations daily (headaches, dizziness, memory, mood, sleep, balance)
• Record missed work, reduced hours, and tasks you can’t do like before
• Save all paperwork: incident reports, discharge notes, imaging results, bills, and prescriptions
• Preserve evidence from the event (photos, witness names, crash/fall details, employer notices)
• Avoid recorded statements, broad medical releases, or quick settlements while foggy/overwhelmed
• Keep communications in writing when possible; store insurance letters and emails in one folder
• If work-related, report the injury promptly and request a copy of the report
• Contact Leonard Law Group for a free consultation to review options under Illinois law

Common Causes of Brain Injury in Chicago

Brain injuries often result from sudden impacts, falls, or violent forces that disrupt normal brain function. In Chicago, many serious cases stem from preventable accidents involving vehicles, unsafe property conditions, or dangerous workplaces. Understanding the cause is important because it determines what type of legal claim may be available.

• Car accidents, including distracted driving, DUI accidents, hit and run accidents, and fatal car accidents, are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries due to high-speed impact and head trauma
• Bus accidents and other public transportation crashes can throw passengers or pedestrians with force, causing severe head injuries
• Construction and industrial incidents, such as scaffolding accidents and crane accidents, including fatal workplace injuries, often involve falls or struck-by hazards
• Slip and fall accidents and unsafe property conditions that fall under premises liability can cause sudden head impact, especially on stairs, wet floors, or uneven surfaces
• Medical negligence and medical malpractice, including surgical errors or oxygen deprivation, can result in catastrophic brain damage
• Sports injuries and recreational accidents involving head impact

Why Injured Chicago Families Choose Us

Injured Chicago families choose Leonard Law Group for serious brain injury representation backed by nearly 30 years of experience and more than $1 billion recovered. The partner hired stays directly involved, keeping communication consistent and decisions focused on the facts and the recovery goal, not handoffs between staff. With a Chicago base and regular work in Cook County, the team understands local court procedures and how regional insurers and employers defend these claims, and offers free consultations with contingency fees so there are no upfront legal costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have a case if my brain injury seems mild?

You may still have a case, even if your brain injury seems mild. Some concussions and other head injuries cause real problems that do not show up on imaging or are easy to overlook. We review what happened, your symptoms, and how your life changed before advising you.

How much does it cost to hire your firm?

We offer free initial consultations to discuss brain injury cases. In most injury matters, our fees are contingency based, which means legal fees are paid as a percentage of any recovery instead of upfront. We explain the arrangement clearly before you decide whether to move forward with us.

How will your attorneys keep me informed?

When you work with us, your primary contact is the partner you retain, supported by our team. We provide updates at key points in your case and respond to your questions as they arise. Our goal is for you to understand what is happening and what to expect.

Can you help with a brain injury from a work accident?

Yes, we handle brain injuries that occur in workplaces as well as those from crashes, falls, and other incidents. We also take cases involving slip and fall accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice when negligence causes a serious head injury. We evaluate which types of claims may apply in your situation.

How long will my brain injury case take?

The length of a brain injury case depends on factors such as the severity of the injury, the type of claim, and how willing the other side is to resolve it. We discuss likely timelines based on our experience and work to move your case forward while protecting your long-term interests.

If you or a loved one is facing the aftermath of a brain injury, legal guidance can make the path forward clearer. Contact Leonard Law Group today at (312) 487-2513 for a free consultation and experienced representation focused on your recovery.