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After an unexpected accident, medical records become one of the most powerful tools for proving what happened, how badly you were hurt, and what compensation you deserve. Whether you are dealing with injuries from a car crash on I-88, a slip and fall in Naperville, a truck accident on Route 59, or e...

Dooring accidents are one of the most common — and most preventable — dangers faced by bicyclists in Illinois. These incidents occur when a driver or passenger opens a vehicle door into the path of an oncoming cyclist, giving the rider little or no time to avoid a collision. In busy areas like C...

School transportation is meant to safeguard our children—not put them in harm’s way. Yet every year in Illinois, school bus crashes lead to serious injuries involving children, other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. When negligence plays a role, families deserve clear answers and strong leg...

Large trucks move millions of tons of goods through Illinois each year, making highways like I-55, I-80, and I-294 some of the busiest freight corridors in the nation. Unfortunately, that traffic also brings danger. At Collins Law Firm, we’ve represented countless victims injured in catastrophic t...

The Collins Law Firm is proud to represent Illinois residents injured in preventable slip and fall accidents — including those caused by unsafe public sidewalks. A cracked pavement, hidden ice patch, or poorly maintained walkway can turn a simple walk into a life-altering injury. Determining who i...

The Collins Law Firm is proud to stand up for Illinois residents whose civil rights have been violated by law enforcement officers or government officials. When police officers misuse their authority — through violence, false arrest, or discrimination — it erodes public trust and inflicts deep h...

The Collins Law Firm is proud to represent Illinois individuals, families, and workers harmed by toxic exposure — including chemicals found in everyday cleaning products. Many people assume that consumer and industrial cleaners are safe because they’re sold on store shelves or used in workplaces...

The Collins Law Firm is proud to represent Illinois residents who have been injured in accidents caused by negligence. Whether you’ve been hurt in a car crash, workplace incident, or fall, one of the most important things you can do after the accident is to get a prompt medical examination. Even i...

The Collins Law Firm is proud to represent Illinois residents who have been injured due to unsafe conditions at gyms, fitness centers, and recreational facilities. These spaces are meant to promote health and wellness — not cause harm. When property owners, managers, or staff fail to maintain safe...

Across Chicago’s South and West Sides, in neighborhoods like Pilsen, Little Village, and Southeast Chicago, residents have long lived alongside heavy industry. Steel plants, metal finishers, chemical processors, and diesel freight yards have left behind more than economic footprints; they’ve lef...