Injured by Someone Else at Work in Chicago? There's More You Can Do Than Just Workers' Comp

Look, I need to tell you something about my family.

When I was nine years old, my dad got catastrophically injured at work. He was a Teamster, drove trucks. That injury destroyed everything. Changed our whole family forever.

But here's the part that still makes me furious: his lawyers never went after the other company that actually caused his injuries. They just... didn't tell him he could. They left money on the table—a LOT of money—and never even explained it to him.

That third-party case could have saved my family.

His case dragged on for 17 years. Seventeen years. And at the end? His own lawyer sued him for more fees.

I wish I was making this up.

That's why I became a personal injury lawyer. That's why I do what I do. What happened to my dad will NEVER happen to you or your family if you hire me. I promise you that.

Here's something the insurance companies hope you never figure out: if you got hurt at work because of someone who doesn't work for your employer—a delivery driver, a contractor, equipment that broke, someone from another company—you've got more than just a workers' comp case.

You can get your workers' comp benefits AND sue whoever actually caused your injury.

It's called a third-party claim. And honestly? It can be the difference between struggling and being okay.

I'm Scott DeSalvo—people call me "My Injury Guy." For nearly 20 years, I've been helping Chicago workers get every dollar they deserve when they get hurt on the job. Construction sites in River North. Warehouses out by O'Hare. Factories in Pilsen. Office buildings downtown. I've seen these cases all over the city.

Here's my deal: no money out of your pocket. Ever. I don't get paid unless we win your case. And you can call me literally anytime—2 AM on a Saturday, Christmas morning, doesn't matter. I'll answer.

Let me explain what this third-party stuff is and why it matters so much to your case.

What the Heck Is a Third-Party Workplace Injury Claim?

Most people hear "injured at work" and think "workers' comp." That makes sense. Illinois law requires your employer to have workers' comp insurance. It covers your medical bills and gives you some money while you can't work.

But here's what they don't tell you: if someone OUTSIDE your company caused your injury or made it worse, you might be entitled to way more than what workers' comp pays.

Way more.

A third-party claim means you sue the person or company that actually caused your injury—not your employer, but whoever else was responsible. And unlike workers' comp (which has strict limits on what you can get), a third-party lawsuit lets you go after full compensation for everything you've lost.

Everything.

So Who Are These "Third Parties"?

Third parties are basically anyone who doesn't work for your employer but whose mistake, carelessness, or defective product got you hurt.

Over the years, I've gone after:

Delivery drivers and their companies - The Amazon driver who backed into you. The FedEx guy who wasn't paying attention. Food delivery services. Trucking companies. If they're making a delivery at your workplace and they hurt you, that's a third-party case.

Other contractors and subcontractors - That electrician from the other company. The plumber who left his stuff in the walkway. The HVAC contractor who wasn't following safety rules. If someone from a different contractor does something stupid and you get hurt, you can go after them.

Equipment manufacturers - The company that made the forklift that suddenly failed. The scaffolding that collapsed. The power tool that malfunctioned. If the equipment was defective and hurt you, the manufacturer can be liable—even if nobody was being careless.

Property owners - If you're doing deliveries or service calls and you slip on their ice, fall through their rotted floor, or get hurt because they didn't maintain their property, the building owner can be responsible.

Staffing agencies - Sometimes temp agencies send over workers who have no training and no idea what they're doing, and somebody gets seriously hurt.

Here's the deal: Illinois law protects your employer and co-workers. You generally can't sue them—that's what workers' comp is for. But third parties? No protection whatsoever. They're fair game.

And believe me, they should be held accountable.

Why This Matters More Than You Think

Workers' comp in Illinois pays you about two-thirds of your regular wages. It covers your medical treatment. And that's basically it.

No payment for your pain and suffering. Nothing for how this injury has wrecked your life. Nothing for the fact that you can't play with your kids anymore, can't sleep at night, can't do the things you used to love.

Workers' comp doesn't care about any of that.

But a third-party lawsuit? That's different.

A third-party case gets you:

• 100% of your lost wages (not just two-thirds—every penny)
• Real money for pain and suffering (and this is usually the biggest part)
• Compensation for emotional damage—the anxiety, the depression, the sleepless nights
• Money for your spouse if your injuries hurt your marriage
• Punitive damages if the other side was really reckless
• All your future medical costs for as long as you need care
• Money to modify your house if you need wheelchair ramps, grab bars, whatever

Real talk: I've had cases where workers' comp paid $150,000, but we got another $1.8 million from the third-party lawsuit.

For people with serious injuries—amputations, burns, brain injuries, spine damage, permanent disabilities—that third-party claim is often the difference between financial devastation and actually being okay.

How This Actually Happens in Chicago—The Common Scenarios

After doing this for almost 20 years, I've seen certain situations come up over and over and over. If any of these sound familiar to you, we need to talk.

Construction Site Injuries

With all the building happening in Chicago right now—the high-rises going up, the infrastructure work, the projects everywhere—construction sites are absolutely full of third-party injury risks.

Most big construction sites have multiple general contractors, multiple subs, specialty contractors coming and going. It's chaos sometimes. And when someone from a different company makes a mistake and you get hurt, that's usually a third-party case.

I've handled cases where a carpenter fell 20 feet because another contractor didn't secure their scaffolding properly. We went after that contractor and got him substantial money on top of his workers' comp.

Another case, an ironworker got hit by a crane boom operated by a different company. The crane operator wasn't paying attention. We sued that company and made them pay.

One guy got serious burns when a subcontractor hit a gas line they should have known was there. Their insurance company ended up writing a big check.

Common scenarios I see all the time:

• Crane operators from other companies being careless
• Scaffolding that wasn't installed right
• Getting hit by equipment from another contractor
• Stuff falling from overhead where other trades are working
• Trenches collapsing because someone didn't shore them properly
• Forklifts operated by delivery drivers or other contractors

I've handled construction injury cases all over this city—River North, Fulton Market, West Loop, South Loop, Lincoln Park, Streeterville, Logan Square, Wicker Park. You name it, I've been there.

Delivery Driver Accidents

Chicago's got delivery trucks everywhere. I mean everywhere. Amazon vans, FedEx trucks, food service delivery, you name it.

Whether you work in a warehouse near Midway, in a retail store on Michigan Avenue, at a restaurant in Bucktown, or in an office building downtown, delivery drivers are constantly coming and going. And sometimes they're careless, in a hurry, not paying attention.

I've won cases where warehouse workers got hit by delivery trucks backing up. Driver was in a rush, didn't check his mirrors properly. We made the company pay.

Had another case where a retail employee got hurt when a delivery driver stacked boxes wrong and the whole stack came down on him. Got him good compensation.

These delivery accidents happen constantly:

• Getting struck by delivery trucks or vans backing up
• Slipping and falling because they blocked the walkway with their deliveries
• Packages or cargo falling on you
• Forklift accidents caused by delivery drivers who don't know what they're doing
• Getting knocked over by a hand truck

This usually involves the big companies: Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, food distributors like Sysco and US Foods, beverage distributors, local delivery services.

And let me tell you—those companies have DEEP pockets and good insurance. They can afford to pay when their drivers hurt someone.

When Equipment Breaks and Hurts You

When defective equipment hurts you at work, the company that made it or sold it can be liable.

These product liability cases are actually different from regular injury cases—you don't even have to prove they were being careless. You just have to prove their product was defective and that it hurt you.

I've won cases where factory workers got seriously injured because machinery had defective safety guards that didn't work right. The manufacturer paid.

Had another case where a warehouse worker fell from a forklift when the brakes completely failed. No warning, just failed. We got money from the forklift manufacturer AND the maintenance company that was supposed to be keeping it safe.

Another guy got electrocuted by a power tool with bad insulation. The tool manufacturer settled that case.

Could be:

• Machinery without proper safety guards or guards that don't work
• Forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment with mechanical failures
• Power tools with design problems or manufacturing defects
• Scaffolding that collapses because it was poorly designed
• Fall protection equipment that fails when you need it
• Equipment that doesn't have proper warnings or instructions

These cases need real experts—engineers who can take the equipment apart and figure out exactly what went wrong. I work with some of the best engineering experts in Illinois to prove these cases.

Getting Hurt at Someone Else's Property

If you get hurt at a property your employer doesn't own or control—maybe you're making a delivery, doing a service call, visiting a client—the property owner might be liable for your injuries.

This happens all the time to delivery drivers, service technicians, sales people, installation workers—anyone whose job takes them to different locations around Chicago.

I had a delivery driver slip on black ice at a commercial parking lot. The property owner knew about the ice problem, had complaints about it, but didn't do anything. We sued them. Won.

Another case, a service technician fell through a rotted floor at an old building. The floor looked fine from the top, but underneath it was completely rotted. The building owner knew it was bad but never fixed it. He paid.

Had a sales rep who got mugged in a parking garage with basically no security and lighting so dim you couldn't see 10 feet in front of you. We went after the property management company for negligent security.

This happens to:

• Delivery drivers making deliveries at customer locations
• HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers doing service calls
• Sales reps visiting client offices
• Cable or internet installers working at customer properties
• Home healthcare workers going to patients' homes

Common problems:

• Slipping on ice, snow, or wet floors that weren't cleaned
• Tripping on broken stairs, uneven surfaces, or stuff left in walkways
• Bad or non-existent lighting
• Getting assaulted because security was terrible or non-existent
• Structural problems like broken floors, defective railings, falling ceiling tiles
• Toxic conditions like mold or chemical exposure

Car Accidents While You're Working

If you're driving as part of your job and someone hits you—doesn't matter if you're a truck driver, delivery driver, sales person, whatever—you've got both a workers' comp claim AND a personal injury lawsuit against whoever hit you.

This is important because workers' comp only pays two-thirds of your wages and doesn't give you anything for pain and suffering. But the lawsuit against the person who hit you? That gets you everything.

I represented a truck driver who got rear-ended by a drunk driver on I-290 near Oak Park. Workers' comp covered his immediate medical bills and some wages, but we sued the drunk driver and got him serious money for his pain, his permanent injuries, his future medical costs.

Had a sales rep get T-boned by someone who ran a red light at Milwaukee and Division. We went after that driver's insurance and got a good settlement.

Another delivery driver got hit by someone who was texting while driving on the Dan Ryan. We made that driver's insurance company pay.

These are for:

• Drunk drivers who hit you
• Distracted drivers (texting, on the phone, whatever)
• People who run red lights or stop signs
• Reckless drivers and speeders
• Hit-and-runs (we go after uninsured motorist coverage)
• Bad weather accidents where the other driver was going too fast

Chicago's roads are crazy—the Kennedy, the Eisenhower, the Dan Ryan, the Stevenson, plus all the city streets. Thousands of work-related accidents happen every year. Workers' comp doesn't give you nearly enough. The third-party lawsuit does.

Workers' Comp vs. Third-Party Claims—What's the Actual Difference?

This is super important to understand. Workers' comp and third-party lawsuits are completely different things. Knowing the difference shows you exactly why you need to do both.

What Workers' Comp Actually Gives You (And What It Doesn't)

Workers' Comp DOES give you:

• Medical treatment for your work injury
• About two-thirds of your wages while you're off work
• Some disability benefits if you have permanent problems
• Maybe job retraining if you can't do your old job

Workers' Comp Does NOT give you:

• Your full wages (only two-thirds—you're immediately taking a 33% pay cut)
• Anything for pain and suffering (nothing for your physical pain)
• Anything for emotional damage (your anxiety, depression, PTSD—nothing)
• Anything for how this has wrecked your life
• Anything for your spouse's losses
• Punitive damages when someone was really reckless
• Full compensation for your reduced future earning ability

Workers' comp is basically: here's some money for your medical bills and here's part of your wages. That's it. Everything else you've lost? Too bad.

What Third-Party Lawsuits Actually Get You

A third-party lawsuit is different. Way different. You can go after EVERYTHING:

Money damages you can prove:

• 100% of your lost wages (every penny, not two-thirds)
• All your overtime and bonuses you're missing
• Your full future earning ability if you can't work the same way
• Every medical expense—past, present, and future
• House modifications if you need ramps, grab bars, wider doorways
• Any equipment you need—wheelchairs, walkers, whatever
• Transportation costs to get to medical appointments

The stuff you can't put a price tag on (but juries do):

• Pain and suffering (this is usually the biggest part of the case)
• Emotional damage—the anxiety, the depression, the sleepless nights
• Loss of enjoyment of life—all the things you can't do anymore
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Loss of consortium for your spouse (when your injuries damage your marriage)

Punishment money:

• Punitive damages when the other side was grossly negligent or reckless
• Meant to punish them and make sure they never do it again

Real example from one of my cases:

Union worker got hurt when scaffolding put up by another contractor collapsed. He fell two stories.

His workers' comp paid:

• Medical bills: $245,000
• Partial wages while off work: $68,000
• Permanent disability award: $142,000
• Total from workers' comp: $455,000

Our third-party lawsuit against the scaffolding contractor recovered:

• Full lost wages (the other third he didn't get from workers' comp): $82,000
• Future earning loss (he can't do the same work anymore): $380,000
• Pain and suffering (for everything he's been through): $1,650,000
• Total from third-party case: $2,112,000

Combined total: $2,567,000

Without that third-party case, he'd only have gotten $455,000. That's less than 18% of what he actually deserved.

Think about that. Without knowing about third-party claims, you could be leaving more than 80% of your money on the table.

How I Handle Both Cases at the Same Time

Illinois law lets you pursue both workers' comp and a third-party lawsuit at the same time. Here's exactly how I do it:

Step 1: Get Your Workers' Comp Filed Immediately

First thing—tell your employer you got hurt, get it documented, file for workers' comp benefits. This gets your medical bills covered right away and starts getting you some wage replacement while we figure out the rest.

Don't wait on this. File it now.

Step 2: I Start Investigating Right Away

While your workers' comp case is getting started, I immediately start investigating the third-party angle:

• I get copies of all accident reports
• I talk to everyone who saw what happened
• I grab any surveillance video before they delete it (they will delete it—trust me)
• I go look at the equipment or the scene if I can
• I figure out who all the players are—every company involved
• I bring in experts if we need them (engineers, accident reconstruction specialists, whatever)

Time matters here. Evidence disappears. People's memories fade. Videos get automatically deleted after 30 days. I move fast.

Step 3: I File Your Third-Party Lawsuit

Once I know who's responsible, I file the personal injury lawsuit. This runs on a completely separate track from your workers' comp case. Different court, different rules, different outcome.

Step 4: I Deal With the Workers' Comp Lien

Here's something you need to know: if workers' comp pays you money, they get what's called a "lien" on whatever you recover from the third party. Basically, they want their money back.

But—and this is huge—I negotiate the living daylights out of these liens. Illinois law gives me room to work with, and I use it. I regularly cut these liens by 40%, 50%, sometimes even more.

That means more money stays in YOUR pocket where it belongs.

Step 5: I Get You Every Dollar You Deserve

By going after both claims hard and negotiating everything aggressively, I make sure you get the absolute maximum from every available source.

Time is critical here: You've got 2 years in Illinois to file a third-party personal injury case. Miss that deadline and you're done—you lose your right to sue permanently.

But honestly, don't wait anywhere near 2 years. Evidence disappears. Videos get deleted. Witnesses move away or forget things. Equipment gets replaced. Conditions change. The insurance company starts building their defense.

Call me today. Right now. While the evidence still exists and I can protect your rights.

Why You Should Hire Me as Your Chicago Third-Party Work Injury Lawyer

Look, I'm not going to tell you I'm the only lawyer in Chicago who can handle these cases. That would be BS.

But I will tell you this: these third-party workplace injury cases are complicated. Really complicated. You need someone who knows workers' comp law AND personal injury law. Someone who has the resources and the trial skills to take on big corporations and their insurance companies.

And you need someone who actually gives a damn about you and your family.

This Is Personal for Me—I've Lived It

I told you about my dad at the beginning. Let me tell you a little more.

When my dad got catastrophically injured at work, his lawyers didn't go after the third-party case. They just... didn't. Left money on the table. Money that could have changed everything for my family.

His case dragged on for 17 years. Seventeen years of uncertainty, of waiting, of struggling. And at the end? His own lawyer—the guy who was supposed to be helping him—sued him for more money.

We grew up poor after my dad couldn't work anymore. I worked through high school. Put myself through college and law school.

And I did it for one reason: so what happened to my dad would never happen to anyone else if I could help it.

That's why I do this. That's why I became a personal injury lawyer.

I only represent injured people. Never insurance companies. Never defendants. Never. I even take cases that other lawyers turn down because they think they're too hard or not worth enough.

I haven't just dedicated my law firm to this—I've dedicated my life to it.

Your fight is my fight. What happened to you matters to me. And I will work my tail off to make sure you get every dollar you deserve.

I've Trained With the Absolute Best Trial Lawyers in the Country

To get my clients every possible dollar, I've spent nearly two decades studying with the absolute best trial lawyers in America. I'm not talking about reading books or taking online courses. I'm talking about intensive, hands-on training with legendary trial attorneys.

I've personally spent over $100,000 on advanced trial training and settlement negotiation training that 99.9% of lawyers never even think about getting.

My credentials:

• Graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College (world-famous, incredibly selective)
• Graduate of "The Edge" Trial Lawyers program (exclusive program, very few lawyers get in)
• Continuing intensive training every single year

Not even one in 10,000 lawyers has this level of training.

Why did I do it? Why did I spend all that money and time?

Simple: so you get the absolute best, most cutting-edge, most effective representation humanly possible when you hire me.

The insurance companies have lawyers who went to fancy schools and have been doing this for decades. You deserve a lawyer who can beat them. That's me.

I Know Chicago and I Know These Cases

I've been handling workplace injury cases all over Chicago and Illinois for nearly 20 years now:

• Construction sites downtown and in Streeterville
• Warehouses in Bedford Park and out by O'Hare
• Manufacturing facilities in Pilsen and Back of the Yards
• Office buildings in the Loop and River North
• Retail stores on Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile
• Industrial sites all over the city

I know the job sites. I know the contractors who work here. I know Illinois workers' comp law inside and out. I know the Cook County courts. I know the judges. And I know the best local experts to bring onto your case when we need them.

This local knowledge matters. A lot.

I Investigate Everything—and I Do It Fast

You know what makes the difference between recovering thousands of dollars versus millions? Investigation.

The insurance companies are counting on you not knowing your rights. They're counting on you not having a lawyer who'll dig deep and find all the evidence. They're counting on evidence disappearing before anyone looks for it.

I don't let that happen.

Here's what I do immediately:

• I personally visit accident sites while evidence still exists
• I talk to everyone who saw what happened (not just read their statements—actually talk to them)
• I bring in accident reconstruction experts and engineers when we need them
• I send out preservation letters right away to prevent anyone from destroying evidence
• I find ALL the potentially responsible parties (sometimes there are 3 or 4 companies that share blame)
• I move fast before anything disappears

This aggressive investigation is what wins cases.

Call Me Anytime—I Mean It

Serious injuries don't happen on a convenient 9-to-5 schedule.

That's why I'm available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

I mean actually available:

• 2 AM on Sunday? Call me. I'll answer.
• Christmas Day? Call me. I'm here.
• 3 PM on Tuesday? Obviously, call me.
• Holiday weekend? Call me.

When you're hurt, stressed out about money, can't work, dealing with insurance companies calling you, getting bills in the mail—you need answers NOW. Not next week. Not "during business hours."

That's why I give my clients my cell phone number and tell them to call me anytime they need me.

You Don't Pay Me a Penny Unless We Win Your Case

Here's my fee arrangement, and it's really simple:

I work on what's called a "contingency fee basis." That means:

• Zero upfront costs
• No hourly billing
• No out-of-pocket expenses
• No attorney fees unless we win your case

Don't recover any money? You don't owe me anything. Not a penny.

This means every Chicago worker—no matter what your financial situation is—can afford the best legal representation. You don't need money to hire me. You just need a case.

And it also means I'm completely motivated to maximize your recovery, because I only get paid if you do.

My success is directly tied to your success. Our interests are 100% aligned.

 Questions People Ask Me All the Time

Can I really sue someone other than my employer if I got hurt at work?

Yeah, absolutely. Illinois law lets you sue anyone except your employer who caused or contributed to your injury. Contractors, delivery drivers, equipment manufacturers, property owners—whoever was responsible. Your employer gets immunity under workers' comp law, but third parties don't.

What's actually different between workers' comp and a third-party lawsuit?

Workers' comp gives you limited benefits—about two-thirds of your wages and your medical bills—but you get NOTHING for pain and suffering, nothing for emotional damage, nothing for how this has wrecked your life.

A third-party lawsuit gets you 100% of your wages, full compensation for pain and suffering, money for emotional distress, sometimes punitive damages if they were really reckless. Way more money. Usually several times more.

Can I really collect both workers' comp AND sue someone else?

Yep. You absolutely can and should do both at the same time.

The workers' comp insurance company does get a "lien" on what you recover from the third party—they want some of their money back. But here's the key: I negotiate those liens way down. I usually cut them by 40-50% or more. So way more money stays with you.

How long do I have to file a third-party case in Illinois?

Generally 2 years from when you got hurt. But honestly, don't wait anywhere near that long.

Evidence disappears fast. Surveillance videos get automatically deleted after 30-60 days. Witnesses forget what they saw. People change jobs and move away. Equipment gets replaced. Conditions change. The insurance company starts building their defense.

Call me today while I can still get the evidence we need.

What if the other side says it was partly my fault?

Illinois has what's called "comparative negligence." Even if you were partly at fault for what happened, you can still recover money as long as you were less than 50% responsible.

Your recovery just gets reduced by your percentage of fault. So if a jury says you were 20% at fault, you'd get 80% of the damages.

But here's the thing: with good investigation and good lawyering, I can usually minimize or completely eliminate fault claims against you. That's part of what I do.

What can I actually recover in a third-party case?

Everything:

• Economic stuff: lost wages, medical bills, future earnings, future medical care, house modifications, equipment you need
• Non-economic stuff: pain and suffering, emotional damage, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement
• Sometimes punitive damages if they were grossly negligent

Illinois doesn't cap damages in most personal injury cases. So if your damages are a million dollars, you can recover a million dollars.

Will my employer fire me or retaliate if I file a third-party lawsuit?

No. Illinois law strictly and clearly prohibits employer retaliation against workers who file workers' comp claims or third-party lawsuits.

If your employer fires you, demotes you, cuts your hours, or punishes you in any way for filing, they've broken the law. And guess what? Now you've got additional claims against them for wrongful termination and retaliation.

What does this cost me to hire you?

Nothing upfront. Zero. Zilch.

I work on contingency. That means you pay no attorney fees unless I actually win your case and get you money. No money recovered = no fee.

No costs upfront. No hourly fees. No out-of-pocket expenses. Nothing unless we win.

Let's Talk About Your Case—Call Me Right Now

If someone else got you hurt at your workplace, every single day that goes by matters.

Evidence is disappearing. People are forgetting what they saw. Surveillance videos are being automatically deleted. The insurance company is building their defense against you.

You need a Chicago lawyer who'll act immediately and aggressively to protect your rights.

I'm offering you a completely free consultation where I will:

• Listen to your story and what happened to you
• Figure out who's actually responsible
• Explain the difference between workers' comp and third-party cases in plain English
• Tell you honestly what I think you might be able to recover
• Answer every question you have
• Advise you on what to do right now to protect yourself
• Give you straight talk—no BS, no lawyer-speak

No pressure. No obligation. No cost. Just honest answers from a lawyer who actually cares.

I'm Here When You Need Me—Really

I'm available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. I'm not exaggerating.

• Call me at 2 AM on Sunday? I'll answer.
• Weekend injury? Call me immediately.
• Holiday emergency? I'm here for you.

When you're hurt, stressed about how you're going to pay your bills, can't work, dealing with insurance companies—you need help RIGHT NOW. Not next Tuesday during "business hours."

That's why I'm always available. That's why I give you my cell phone number.

My Three Principles—How I Actually Work

Principle #1: I Treat Everyone Like Family

You deserve to have your phone calls returned. You deserve a lawyer you actually like and trust. You deserve to know what's happening with your case every step of the way. You deserve to have your questions answered—in plain English, not lawyer-speak.

Everyone on my team knows: winning your case while treating you with respect and keeping you informed is our number one priority. Period.

Principle #2: World-Class Legal Skills

I've spent nearly 20 years and over $100,000 training with the absolute best trial lawyers in the country. Graduate of Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College. Graduate of "The Edge" program.

Why? One reason: so you get the absolute best representation possible and we get you every dollar you deserve.

Principle #3: We Work Fast and Smart

We've developed our own systems and processes that let us find out more about your case earlier than other lawyers do. We move faster. We're more thorough. We beat the insurance companies to the punch.

That means better results and faster settlements for you.

All Over Chicago and the Suburbs

I represent injured workers all over the Chicago area:

Downtown Chicago: Loop, River North, Streeterville, West Loop, South Loop, Fulton Market

North Side: Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Logan Square, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Rogers Park, Uptown, Edgewater

Northwest Side: Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Irving Park, Albany Park

West Side: Garfield Park, Austin, Humboldt Park, Little Village, Pilsen, Bridgeport

South Side: Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn, South Shore, Beverly, Englewood

Suburbs: Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, Oak Brook, Cicero, Berwyn, and throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, and Will County

No matter where you got hurt in the Chicago area, I can help you.

Don't Let the Insurance Companies Take Advantage of You

Look, insurance companies have one goal: pay you as little as humanly possible.

They've got teams of adjusters, investigators, and lawyers whose entire job is to minimize what they pay you. They're very good at it. They do this every single day.

Here's what they do:

• Tell you there's no third-party case (there might be)
• Say your injuries "aren't that bad" (they are)
• Try to blame you for the accident
• Make you a quick, low settlement offer hoping you'll just take it
• Delay, deny, and frustrate you until you give up
• Record statements from you and use them against you later

Without a lawyer, you're at a massive disadvantage. You're going up against professionals whose job is to beat you.

I level the playing field. I know all their tactics. I know their games. And I fight back hard.

Seriously—Don't Wait

I've seen too many injured workers wait weeks or months to call a lawyer. And it costs them. Big time.

Here's what happens:

• Critical evidence gets deleted or thrown away
• Witnesses can't be found or don't remember what they saw
• Deadlines start approaching (remember, you've only got 2 years)
• The insurance company builds a strong defense against you
• Your case becomes worth less because we can't prove things as well

Don't let this happen to you.

Call me today. Right now. While I can still get the evidence we need and build a strong case for you.

Your Fight Is My Fight

When my dad got catastrophically injured at work, his lawyers failed him. They didn't pursue his third-party case. They left money sitting there that could have helped my family. His case dragged on for 17 years. And at the end, his own lawyer sued him.

I became a lawyer because of what happened to my dad.

What happened to my family will NEVER happen to you if I'm your lawyer. I promise you that.

Your fight is my fight. My team will be there for you. I will personally fight to get you every dollar you deserve.

And I'll treat you with respect every step of the way, because that's what you deserve.

Call Me Right Now: 312-500-4500

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Listen, don't let the insurance companies cheat you out of what you deserve. Don't settle for less. And please, don't wait.

No money out of your pocket. Ever. I don't get paid unless we win your case. Call me anytime—day or night.

Let's talk about what happened to you and figure out every possible way to get you compensated. Your recovery and your family's financial security depend on what you do right now. Today.

Don't wait until tomorrow. Don't wait until next week. Call me now while I can still help you.

Call My Injury Guy Scott DeSalvo: 312-500-4500

I'm here. I'm ready to fight for you. Let's get started.

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