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It was almost midnight when my phone rang. A guy working third shift at a metal shop near the Stevenson got his arm caught in a press. The safety guard had been broken for weeks, but the boss kept saying they'd fix it "next week."

Two days later, I'm sitting in his hospital room. His arm's in a cast, he's on painkillers, and you know what he asks me? "How am I gonna make my mortgage payment next month?"

Not "will I use my hand again?" Not "what happened?" Just—how do I pay my bills when I can't work?

That right there? That's why I do this.

I'm Scott DeSalvo. Been doing this work in Chicago for over 20 years now. I represent the guys working in factories along the Ship Canal. The folks loading trucks at warehouses by Midway. The people running machines at plants all over Cook County.

Regular people who show up every day to work hard and make a living. And then one day, a machine malfunctions, or a forklift driver isn't paying attention, or a company decides saving a few bucks is more important than your safety.

Here's what happens next: You're hurt. Maybe hurt bad. The medical bills start piling up. Your paycheck stops. And now you're dealing with insurance companies who have entire departments dedicated to paying you as little as possible.

But here's the good news: You don't have to fight them alone.

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Why Should You Call Me Instead Of Some Other Lawyer?

Fair question. There's a lot of injury lawyers out there. So let me tell you why I'm different.

I Watched My Own Dad Get Screwed Over By His Injury Lawyer

My dad was a truck driver. Good union guy, Teamster. When I was nine, he got hurt bad at work. Really bad.

His case went on for SEVENTEEN YEARS. You read that right. Seventeen years.

And his lawyer? Didn't return calls. Didn't explain anything. Left money on the table that should've been my dad's. And at the very end, after almost two decades, his own lawyer sued him to get more fees out of his settlement.

I watched what that did to my family. My mom crying because we couldn't pay bills. My dad, this strong guy who'd worked his whole life, feeling helpless.

I was a kid, but I made a decision: When I grow up, I'm gonna be a lawyer. And I'm never gonna let that happen to another family.

That's not some marketing story I came up with. That's my actual life. That's why I became an injury lawyer, and that's why I only represent injured people—never the insurance companies, never the defense.

Call Me At 2 AM If You Need To—I Mean It

Look, machines don't wait until Monday at 9 AM to break. That forklift doesn't crash during business hours. And your stress about how you're gonna pay rent? That doesn't wait either.

So here's how I work: Call me whenever. 2 in the morning. Sunday. Thanksgiving. I don't care.

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You'll get me. Or you'll get someone on my team who actually knows who you are and cares about your case. Not a voicemail. Not some random paralegal who's never heard of you.

Because when you're lying awake at 3 AM worrying about your future, you shouldn't have to wait until some lawyer decides to return your call three days later.

You Don't Pay Me A Single Dollar Unless I Win Your Case

After my dad got hurt, we had no money. I mean no money. I get what that's like.

So I'm not gonna charge you to talk to me. I'm not gonna charge you to take your case. And I'm not gonna send you bills while I'm working on it.

The only time I get paid is when YOU get paid. If I don't win? You don't owe me anything. Not a dime.

That's not some promotional thing. That's how I run my practice. Period.

I've Spent A Fortune Learning How To Beat Insurance Companies

Most lawyers go to law school, pass the bar, and that's it. They think they know everything.

I've spent over $100,000 of my own money going to advanced trial lawyer training all over the country. I graduated from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College—one of the most prestigious programs in America. I did "The Edge" program. Less than one in ten thousand lawyers has done this kind of training.

Why'd I spend all that money and time? Because when you're up against insurance companies with unlimited resources and teams of lawyers, I want every possible advantage for you.

I did it so when you hire me, you're getting someone who knows how to actually WIN.

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Industrial Accidents Are Different—Here's What You're Dealing With

Let me be real with you for a second. Getting hurt in a factory isn't like spraining your ankle at the grocery store.

These Injuries Can Destroy Your Life

We're not talking about a bruise that heals in a week. We're talking about:

Getting your hand ripped off in a press. Having a forklift run you over. Breathing in chemicals that wreck your lungs forever. Falling two stories onto concrete. Getting burned so bad you need skin grafts.

I've represented workers who can't hold their kids anymore because they lost use of their arm. Guys who can't walk right because their back is destroyed. People who can't breathe without an inhaler because their employer wouldn't pay for proper ventilation.

These are life-changing injuries. The kind that affect everything—your job, your family, your ability to do simple stuff like tie your shoes or sleep through the night without pain.

There's A LOT More Money Available Than Most Workers Know About

Here's something the insurance companies don't want you to know:

Workers' comp pays an average of about $67,000. That's medical bills and partial wages while you recover.

But when we can also sue equipment manufacturers, contractors, or staffing agencies? The average goes up to over $450,000.

Yeah. That much difference.

Why? Because workers' comp only gives you two-thirds of your wages and nothing for pain and suffering. But when we can go after OTHER companies that caused your injury? Now we can get you compensated for everything—full wages, pain and suffering, what you won't earn in the future, all of it.

Most workers have no idea this is even possible. That's exactly how insurance companies like it.

Insurance Companies Will Try To Screw You—That's Their Job

I need you to understand this: Insurance companies are not on your side. They don't care about you. Their entire job is to pay you as little as possible.

They'll say your injury isn't work-related. They'll claim you already had that bad back before the accident. They'll offer you a quick settlement before you even know how serious your injuries are. And they'll drag everything out for months hoping you'll get desperate and take whatever scraps they throw at you.

I've been fighting these companies for over 20 years. I know their playbook inside and out. And I know how to beat them at their own game.

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The Different Ways People Get Hurt In Chicago Factories And Warehouses

In two decades of doing this work, I've seen pretty much every kind of industrial accident you can imagine.

Machinery Accidents

Presses, lathes, grinders, saws, conveyor belts—when this stuff goes wrong, people lose fingers, hands, arms. Sometimes worse.

I had a client named Miguel working at a metal shop near Cicero. Stamping press came down on his hand when it shouldn't have. Crushed it. Later we found out the manufacturer had sent a recall notice months earlier saying "hey, this safety feature doesn't work right, you need to fix it." The plant owner never bothered.

We went after both workers' comp and sued the manufacturer. Miguel got $4.2 million. But you know what? He'd trade all that money in a heartbeat to have his hand back.

Forklift Accidents

The big warehouse districts near O'Hare and Midway? Forklifts everywhere. And when an untrained driver is operating one? Bad things happen.

James was working at a warehouse, doing his job, when a forklift hit him. Driver was a temp worker from a staffing agency. When we dug into it? The agency had completely made up his training records. Just lied about it.

We went after both the staffing agency and the warehouse. $2.8 million. James has ongoing medical issues from his brain injury, but at least he's got the money to pay for treatment.

Falls

You'd be shocked how many warehouses have people climbing 20, 30 feet up with zero fall protection. Or they've got cheap railings that don't meet code. And then someone falls.

David was doing maintenance work on an elevated platform at a plant in Bridgeport. Temporary railings gave way and he fell 18 feet onto concrete. Multiple injuries, permanent problems with his back.

The contractor who put those railings up? Used substandard equipment to save a few bucks. We proved it violated OSHA standards. $1.6 million settlement, but David's gonna be dealing with pain for the rest of his life.

Chemical Exposure

A lot of plants in Little Village and Pilsen work with nasty chemicals. When companies don't give proper protective equipment or ventilation? Workers' lungs get destroyed.

Rosa worked at an industrial cleaning place for eight years. Breathing in chemicals every day. Her employer had been cited by OSHA multiple times for not providing proper respiratory protection. They just ignored it.

By the time she came to see me, she had permanent lung disease. Can't work anymore. Needs medications and treatment for life. We got her $1.9 million, but there's no amount of money that gives you healthy lungs back.

Electrical Accidents

Carlos was an electrician working at a facility on Goose Island. Got badly burned because equipment wasn't locked out before he started working on it. That's basic safety stuff—you shut equipment down and lock it so it can't accidentally turn on while someone's working on it.

The company violated lockout/tagout rules. Both Illinois state law and federal OSHA regulations. Carlos needed multiple surgeries for his burns and has permanent scarring. $875,000 settlement.

Fires And Explosions

These are the ones that give me nightmares. Industrial fires and explosions cause some of the most horrific injuries you can imagine. Burns over huge portions of the body. Blast injuries. Smoke inhalation that destroys lungs.

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Here's The Actual Money I've Recovered For Chicago Workers

I'm not gonna sit here and make vague promises. Here are real cases with real results:

$4.2 Million - Miguel, press operator who lost his hand
$2.8 Million - James, warehouse worker hit by forklift
$1.9 Million - Rosa, chemical exposure causing permanent lung disease
$1.6 Million - David, fell from platform due to faulty railings
$875,000 - Carlos, electrical burns from lockout/tagout violation

These aren't made-up numbers. These are real people I represented. Real cases I won. Real money that helped these families deal with devastating injuries.

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Workers' Comp vs. Lawsuits—Let Me Explain This Simply

This confuses a lot of people. And insurance companies take advantage of that confusion.

Workers' Comp—The Good And The Bad

When you get hurt at work in Illinois, workers' comp covers you. Here's what you get:

  • Your medical bills get paid
  • You get roughly two-thirds of your paycheck while recovering
  • If you end up disabled, you get disability payments
  • If you need to learn a new job, they help with that

That's the good news. Here's the bad: You only get two-thirds of your wages. You get nothing for pain and suffering. Nothing for how your life has been ruined. Nothing for emotional distress.

So workers' comp is fine for getting your immediate medical care covered. But for a serious injury that affects the rest of your life? It's not nearly enough.

Suing Other Companies—This Is Where The Real Money Comes From

Most workers don't know this: Just because you can't sue your employer doesn't mean you can't sue anybody.

See, in a lot of industrial accidents, OTHER companies are responsible too:

  • The manufacturer who made defective equipment
  • The contractor who was supposed to maintain machines but didn't
  • The staffing agency that sent an untrained worker
  • The general contractor who created unsafe conditions
  • The property owner who knew about hazards and did nothing

When you sue THESE companies in regular court? Now we're talking about real compensation:

  • Your FULL lost wages—not just two-thirds
  • Money for pain and suffering
  • Compensation for what you won't be able to earn the rest of your life
  • Payment for emotional distress
  • Money for how the injury has ruined your quality of life

This is how a $67,000 workers' comp case becomes a $500,000 total recovery. Or more.

And here's the beautiful part: You can do BOTH at the same time. Get workers' comp benefits AND sue the other companies. That's my job—making sure you get every dollar you're entitled to.

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What You Need To Do Right This Second If You Got Hurt

Listen, what you do in the next 24 to 48 hours can completely change how your case turns out. I'm not exaggerating.

Get To A Doctor Or Hospital RIGHT NOW

I don't care if you think you're "fine." I don't care if it "doesn't hurt that bad." Go to the hospital.

Why? Two reasons:

First, some serious injuries don't show symptoms right away. You could have internal bleeding, a brain injury, or spinal damage and not know it yet. I've had clients who thought they were okay, waited a few days, and then found out they had serious problems.

Second, if you wait, the insurance company will say "well, if you were really hurt, you would've gone to the hospital right away." They'll use the delay against you.

Good Chicago hospitals for work injuries:

  • Stroger Hospital of Cook County
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Northwestern Memorial
  • Illinois Masonic Medical Center

When you're there, tell the doctor EXACTLY what happened. And tell them about EVERY symptom, even the small stuff.

Tell Your Boss You Got Hurt—TODAY

Illinois law gives you 45 days to report a work injury. Don't wait. Tell your supervisor today. Right now if possible.

And get it in writing. Make sure they file an accident report and YOU get a copy.

Why the rush? Because some employers will try to claim it never happened at work if you wait. Or they'll say you got hurt somewhere else. Get it documented NOW while it's fresh.

Take Pictures Of Everything With Your Phone

If you're physically able, pull out your phone and start taking pictures:

  • Where it happened
  • The machine or equipment that hurt you
  • Your visible injuries
  • Any safety violations (missing guards, broken equipment, lack of warnings)
  • Anything that looks wrong or unsafe

Also, write down the names and phone numbers of anyone who saw what happened.

Why? Because evidence disappears fast. Companies clean up scenes, fix equipment, make things look better. By tomorrow, the proof might be gone.

Do NOT Talk To Insurance People—I'm Serious

Within a day or two, someone from an insurance company will call you. They'll be super friendly. Real nice. They'll say stuff like "we just need to get your statement about what happened" or "we're just trying to help."

DO NOT TALK TO THEM. DO NOT GIVE THEM A STATEMENT.

Everything you say will be twisted and used against you later. They're trained to ask questions that make your case look worse.

Just say: "I'm sorry, I need to talk to my lawyer first."

They won't like it. They might pressure you. Doesn't matter. Don't talk to them.

Call Me—Like, Right Now

The longer you wait to call a lawyer, the worse your case gets. Here's why:

  • Accident scenes get cleaned up
  • Equipment gets "fixed" or replaced
  • Security footage gets erased (they only keep it for so long)
  • Witnesses forget details
  • Documents disappear

I need to get moving on your case IMMEDIATELY. I need to send letters telling the company they have to preserve evidence. I need to talk to witnesses while they remember what they saw. I need to get started.

Call me right now: 312-500-4500

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Let Me Break Down The Law In Plain English

I'm gonna explain this without all the legal BS. Just straight talk.

Workers' Compensation Law In Illinois

Workers' comp covers most injuries that happen at work. Key points:

  • You don't have to prove anybody was negligent or at fault
  • You're covered even if the accident was partly your fault
  • It's usually the ONLY way you can get money from your employer
  • But you have to tell your employer within 45 days
  • And you have 3 years to file a claim

The upside? You get benefits fairly quickly without having to sue. The downside? Limited money and you give up the right to sue your employer for the full value of your injuries.

Suing Other People Or Companies

When someone OTHER than your employer causes your injury, normal lawsuit rules apply. I have to prove:

  1. They had a duty to keep you safe
  2. They screwed up and didn't do that
  3. Their screw-up caused your injury
  4. You got hurt and have real damages

Illinois has this "comparative negligence" rule. Basically, even if you were partly at fault, you can still recover money as long as you're less than 51% to blame. Your recovery just gets reduced by your percentage of fault.

So if you were 20% at fault and the jury awards you $100,000, you'd get $80,000.

Product Liability—When Equipment Is Defective

This is a different kind of case. When machinery or equipment is defective, I don't even have to prove normal negligence.

I just have to show:

  • The product was defective (bad design, manufactured wrong, or not enough warnings)
  • The defect existed when it left the factory
  • The defect caused your injury
  • You were using it in a normal way

Manufacturers can be liable even if they weren't negligent in the traditional sense. If they put dangerous equipment on the market, they're responsible.

OSHA Rules—Federal Safety Regulations

The federal government has an agency called OSHA that makes safety rules for workplaces. Key regulations for industrial workers:

  • Machine guarding—moving parts need to be covered
  • Fall protection—you need harnesses and railings at heights
  • Lockout/tagout—energy sources need to be shut off during maintenance
  • Chemical safety—workers need info about dangerous chemicals
  • Protective equipment—employers have to provide safety gear

When companies violate these rules, it makes my job easier. I can point to the rule they broke and say "look, even the federal government says what you did was wrong."

OSHA violations are powerful evidence in injury cases.

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Who Can You Sue After An Industrial Accident?

A lot of people think "well, I can't sue my employer, so I guess I can't sue anybody." Wrong.

Your Employer (Usually Can't Sue Them)

Workers' comp is usually your only remedy against your employer. You trade the right to sue them for quick benefits.

But there ARE exceptions:

  • If they intentionally hurt you
  • If they KNEW you'd get hurt and did nothing
  • If they don't have workers' comp insurance (some smaller companies try to cheat)

Equipment Manufacturers (Definitely Can Sue)

If the machine that hurt you was defective, we can go after the manufacturer. I've sued companies that made:

  • Presses with inadequate safety guards
  • Forklifts with faulty brakes
  • Conveyor systems missing emergency stops
  • Power tools with defective safety features

These cases can result in big money because manufacturers have big insurance policies.

Maintenance Contractors (Can Sue)

Companies that are supposed to maintain equipment can be liable when they:

  • Miss obvious safety problems
  • Do repairs wrong
  • Don't warn about dangers they know about

Staffing Agencies (Can Sue)

Temp agencies are liable when they:

  • Send untrained workers
  • Lie about training
  • Don't provide required safety equipment

I've had several cases where staffing agencies falsified training records. They get hammered in court for that.

General Contractors (Can Sue)

On bigger job sites with multiple companies, the general contractor often controls overall safety. They can be liable for creating or allowing dangerous conditions.

Property Owners (Can Sue)

If someone else owns the building where you work, they can be liable when they:

  • Control safety conditions
  • Know about hazards and don't fix them
  • Do negligent maintenance
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How Insurance Companies Try To Cheat You (And How I Stop Them)

After 20+ years of this, I've seen every trick in the book. Here's what they'll try:

"You Were Being Careless"

What they say: The accident was your fault because you weren't paying attention or didn't follow rules.

What I do: Even if you made a mistake, that doesn't excuse defective equipment, lack of training, or unsafe conditions the company created. I show the jury that the company set you up to fail.

Plus, Illinois law says you can still recover money even if you were partly at fault, as long as you're less than 51% to blame.

"Nobody Could Have Predicted This"

What they say: This was a freak accident. Unforeseeable. Nobody's fault.

What I do: I dig up evidence showing similar accidents happened before, that industry standards required safeguards, that OSHA regulations addressed this exact hazard, or that there were previous near-misses.

Industrial accidents are almost never "unforeseeable." Companies just don't want to spend money on safety.

"The Equipment Wasn't Defective"

What they say: The machine worked fine. You just used it wrong.

What I do: I bring in engineering experts who show that even if the machine "worked as designed," the design itself was dangerous. Equipment that doesn't protect workers from obvious hazards is defective, period.

"Your Injuries Aren't That Serious"

What they say: The medical records don't show much. You're exaggerating.

What I do: I build a comprehensive picture of your injuries with multiple doctors, diagnostic tests, expert testimony, and day-in-the-life videos showing what you actually can't do anymore.

Insurance companies love to minimize injuries. I make sure juries see the truth.

"You Already Had That Problem Before"

What they say: You had a bad back/shoulder/knee before this accident. This isn't a new injury.

What I do: Illinois law is clear: Even if you had prior problems, if the accident made them worse, the company is liable. I compare your medical records before and after the accident and show how much worse things got.

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Your Questions Answered—No Legal Mumbo Jumbo

What's the real difference between workers' comp and a lawsuit?

Workers' comp gives you quick medical coverage and partial wages, but limited total money. Lawsuits against other companies can get you full compensation including pain and suffering, but they take longer. Often we do both at the same time.

Can I sue my employer?

Usually no—workers' comp is your only option against your employer. But there are exceptions for intentional harm or if they don't have insurance.

How long do I have?

For workers' comp: notify your employer within 45 days, file within 3 years. For lawsuits: usually 2 years. Don't wait—call me today.

What if it was partly my fault?

You can still recover money if you're less than 51% at fault. Your recovery just gets reduced by your percentage of blame.

How much money can I get?

It depends on your injuries, lost wages, liability, and available insurance. Based on my experience:

  • Moderate injuries: $75,000-$250,000
  • Serious injuries needing surgery: $250,000-$750,000
  • Permanent disability: $500,000-$2,000,000
  • Catastrophic injuries: $2,000,000 and up

What if the machine was defective?

Product liability cases against manufacturers often result in the biggest recoveries. You don't have to prove traditional negligence—just that the equipment was defective.

Will I have to go to court and testify?

Most cases settle without trial. But I prepare every case like it's going to trial, because that's what gets you the best settlement.

Can they fire me for filing a claim?

No. Illinois law prohibits retaliation. If they fire you for filing workers' comp, you have additional claims against them.

Does my immigration status matter?

No. Your right to workers' comp and to sue others doesn't depend on immigration status. And I keep all cases strictly confidential.

How do I pay for medical care while this is going on?

If workers' comp accepts your claim, they pay. If not, we can use your health insurance temporarily, find doctors who'll wait for payment, or get emergency care.

What if they deny my workers' comp claim?

Denials are common but not final. I fight them through hearings at the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. I've overturned lots of denials.

Can I pick my own doctor?

Your employer can send you to their doctor initially, but you have rights to switch under certain circumstances.

What if I can never do my old job again?

You may get vocational rehab benefits, wage differential payments, or permanent total disability for life.

How long will this take?

Workers' comp: 6-24 months depending on disputes. Lawsuits: 18-36 months. I work efficiently but won't sacrifice your recovery for speed.

What if my family member died?

Families can get workers' comp death benefits PLUS file wrongful death lawsuits against other responsible parties. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Where Industrial Accidents Happen Most In Chicago

Southeast Side—Steel Mills And Heavy Manufacturing

Hegewisch, South Deering, the East Side. Lots of steel mills and heavy industry. Common injuries: molten metal burns, heavy machinery accidents, crane incidents, chemical exposure.

Bedford Park/Clearing—The Warehouse District

Near Midway Airport. Massive warehouses everywhere. Common injuries: forklift accidents, loading dock falls, cargo falling on workers, repetitive stress injuries from package handling.

Little Village/Pilsen—Manufacturing And Food Processing

Southwest Side. Mix of food processing, metal fabrication, electronics. Common injuries: machinery accidents, chemical exposure, repetitive motion injuries, inadequate safety equipment.

Goose Island/Kinzie—Older Industrial Buildings

Near North Side. Older facilities with newer uses. Common injuries: electrical accidents (old wiring), falls, machinery injuries, building maintenance issues.

South Side—Pullman, Roseland, Englewood

Various industrial operations. Common injuries: accidents with older equipment, inadequate maintenance, chemical exposure, structural failures.

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OSHA Violations Make Your Case Stronger

When companies violate federal safety rules, it helps prove they were negligent.

Most common violations in Chicago industrial facilities:

  • Chemical safety violations - not telling workers about dangerous chemicals
  • Fall protection - missing railings, no harnesses at heights
  • Lockout/tagout - not shutting off energy during maintenance
  • Forklift safety - untrained operators, poor maintenance
  • Machine guarding - moving parts not properly covered

When I can show the company violated OSHA regulations, it's powerful evidence they were negligent.

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How I Actually Work For You

Let me tell you what happens when you hire me:

I Treat You Like Family

You get your calls returned. You know what's happening with your case. You talk to me, not just some paralegal who barely knows who you are.

Because you deserve a lawyer you can actually trust. Someone who explains things in plain English and actually cares about what happens to you.

I Have World-Class Training

I've spent over $100,000 and two decades studying with the best trial lawyers in the country. Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College. "The Edge" program. Training that almost no other lawyers have.

I did it so you get the absolute best representation possible.

I Move Fast And Get Great Results

I've got systems and software that help me discover more about your case earlier than other lawyers. We beat insurance companies to the punch.

That means better settlements and faster results for you.

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  2. I listen to your story - really listen, not just wait for my turn to talk
  3. I answer all your questions
  4. I tell you my honest opinion about your case and what I think we can do
  5. You decide if you want to hire me - your choice, no pressure
  6. Either way, we're friends

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When I was a kid and watched what happened to my dad, I made a promise to myself. When I grow up, I'm gonna help people like him. I'm gonna make sure no family has to go through what we went through.

That's why I only represent injured workers. Never insurance companies. Never the defense.

I take the cases other lawyers think are too hard. I fight for people who just want someone in their corner who actually gives a damn.

Because your fight is my fight. And I don't quit.

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