Firm News

Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Hazing Victim The Firm filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a high school student who the victim of hazing, bullying, harassment, and retaliation. The lawsuit was featured on CBS2Chicago, NBC5 Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, The Chicago Tribune and USA Today. The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of Illinois (continue reading)

Sterigenics Environmental Contamination The Firm is currently investigating potential claims against Sterigenics in Willowbrook, IL on behalf of dozens of families. Sterigenics emitted a cancer causing chemical, ethylene oxide, into the air of the surrounding community for 34 years. The resulting increased cancer risk became known to nearby residents just this past summer. Our attorneys (continue reading)

Personal Injury Recovery The Firm obtained a six figure settlement on behalf of a woman who fell at a restaurant on an unmarked step, fracturing her leg and both arms. Suit was filed and resolved at mediation. U.S. District Court Rules in Plaintiff’s Favor The Firm represents a disabled minor who was assaulted in a (continue reading)

Commercial and Banking Litigation The Firm obtained a six-figure judgment in federal court for its client, a specialty online retailer, after one of the retailer’s main competitors unlawfully used its copyrighted material. This six-figure judgment represents the latest in a string of recoveries for the Firm’s client, which faces pervasive misuse of its intellectual property. (continue reading)

Personal Injury Recoveries This month the Firm resolved three cases on behalf of car crash clients for the total policy limits. All three were settled while in the middle of litigating the cases. After taking depositions of the parties and establishing the clear fault and the severity of our clients’ injuries, the insurance companies all (continue reading)

Personal Injury Recoveries The Firm recovered a six figure settlement for a mother and daughter who were injured in an intersection auto accident in Naperville. The collision took place when the defendant driver made a left turn in front of our clients’ vehicle. The case was pending in Will County and was resolved in less (continue reading)

Personal Injury Recoveries $500,000 recovered for Personal Injury Clients: The Firm recovered over $500,000 for its personal injury clients during May. The cases included automobile accidents and a premises liability case involving injuries sustained by the negligent use of fireworks during a 4th of July celebration. Commercial and Banking Litigation On behalf of a commercial (continue reading)

Personal Injury Recoveries This month, the Firm recovered a confidential amount for our client who was severely injured in Chicago while a passenger in a vehicle operated by one of the country’s most prominent ride-share companies. Our client sustained significant orthopedic injuries and lost wages. The Firm also recovered for a client who was injured (continue reading)

Shawn Collins Earns Lifetime Achievement Award Collins Law Group is pleased to announce that the firm’s founder and partner, Shawn Collins, has been selected for a Lifetime Achievement Award by America’s Top 100 Attorneys. Selection for this honor is by invitation only and is reserved for the nation’s most exceptional attorneys, whose accomplishments and impact (continue reading)

Personal Injury Recoveries In the first two months of 2018, the Firm has recovered over $1,000,000 for its personal injury clients. The recoveries stem from injuries occurring in motor vehicle accidents and at negligently maintained retail stores in Cook, DuPage and Will counties. Commercial and Banking Litigation The Firm was successful in dismissing a case (continue reading)