Waukegan Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered an injury in Waukegan, Illinois, begin the process now of determining your best course of events from an award-winning law firm. Our Waukegan personal injury attorneys provide legal services to residents and visitors of Waukegan, Illinois, involved in an on-the-job injury or a severe accident.

Did you suffer severe injury, or was your loved one killed in an accident caused by another's intentional or negligent actions? If so, you have legal rights. Contact us today at (888) 424-5757 for a free consultation and discuss your case's merits.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC is honored to be an Illinois accident firm selected by individuals and families to represent them in personal injury matters.

Our law firm prides itself on aggressively litigating incidents occurring in Waukegan, where people have been seriously injured or killed by the carelessness or recklessness of others.

Waukegan, Illinois: From Humble Beginnings to Larger Illinois City

The city of Waukegan is situated eight miles south of the Wisconsin border on the shores of Lake Michigan in Lake County. The community is one of the oldest in Illinois, dating back to the early 1800s when it was known as "Little Fort."

Waukegan's name was derived from a Potawatomi word meaning "little fort" and became the official name in 1849.

Early Waukegan, a Manufacturing City

As a lake port, much of the early economy in Waukegan, IL, focused on shipping agricultural goods to the larger city of Chicago by way of Lake Michigan. However, when the railroad came to the town in 1855, interest was turned to manufacturing.

In the late 1800s and through the middle of the twentieth century, Waukegan was, for the most part, a manufacturing and industrial city. With the railroad stop and Lake Michigan port, it was an ideal place for the much-needed boost to the economy.

But not unlike many other Midwest and U.S. Cities, the manufacturing industries in Waukegan, IL, and Lake County all but were gone from the area by the turn of the century.

Recent Revitalization of Downtown Waukegan, IL

With manufacturing and industries either closing or moving to cheaper labor markets, Waukegan and Lake County have looked to new ways to support their growing population. The two larger cities on either side of Waukegan to the north, Milwaukee, and to the south, Chicago, provide employment opportunities. 

Waukegan hopes to make it a desirable place to live to attract workers from both cities. The city's plan involves what would be a multi-million dollar facelift for Lake County.

With over three miles of lakefront and two harbors, the city's future could easily be tied with recreational boating and lavish lake parks. There are plans for waterfront condominiums and other residential spaces to bring interest to those wishing to live outside the larger cities.

Downtown Waukegan, Illinois, is scheduled to have old buildings restored as well. The renovation already started with the refurbishment of the Genesee Theatre in the downtown area after it had been closed for more than a decade. The theatre reopened in 2003, drawing people from miles around.

The area has big plans, all stemming from the local government. The Waukegan city planners are making progress towards their goal. You can research the city website for information on planning and other city services and historical information. You can also visit the city hall at:

Waukegan City Hall
100 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave
Waukegan, Illinois
(847) 599-2500

The community's two hospitals, both owned by Vista Health, support its residents' health care needs.

Vista Medical Center East
1324 North Sheridan Road
Waukegan, Illinois
(847) 360-4184

Vista Medical Center West
2615 Washington Street
Waukegan, Illinois
(847) 249-3900

The future looks bright for Waukegan and Lake County, Illinois. The city has chosen to look both to the past and future to move toward a new and exciting time of growth and, hopefully, prosperity for Waukegan, IL, and the surrounding North Chicagoland area, including Libertyville, Lake Bluff, Beach Park, Wells Corners, Wildwood, Grandwood Park, Old Mill Creek, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, and Mt Prospect.

Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits

Our Waukegan personal injury law firm represents clients in various practice areas harmed by the intentional, careless, or negligent act of another person, business, or government agency. 

These personal injury cases could include:

Medical malpractice Car accident Pedestrian fatalities Motorcycle crashes Truck accidents Birth injuries Hazardous chemical exposure Slip and fall accidents

Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure Workplace injuries Nursing home abuse Defective products Harmful medications Insufficient workers' compensation benefits Nursing home negligence

Any victim injured through the inappropriate conduct or error of an individual, business, or government agency can seek justice and monetary compensation for damages. Our Waukegan, IL injury attorneys build lawsuits on negligence, malpractice, or intentional act and help our clients hold the responsible parties financially accountable.

The Benefits of Legal Representation

Schedule an appointment with our Waukegan personal injury legal team, headed by Jonathan Rosenfeld, to discuss your case with our injury attorneys today. Your personal injury lawyer can provide legal options and discuss your rights to hold those responsible for your injuries financially accountable.

Every personal injury lawsuit must be filed before the state statute of limitations (time restrictions) expires. Failing to file the appropriate documents in the proper county courthouse on time forfeits your right to seek compensation involving the accident or incident in the future.

While there is no assurance an automobile accident claim will be resolved, our aggressive case preparation results in more than 97% of our injury cases settling for significant money before trial.

Our Waukegan personal injury attorneys accept compensation claims through a contingency fee agreement. This arrangement postpones your payments for our legal services until after your case is resolved in a jury trial award or through a negotiated out-of-court settlement with the insurance company's lawyers. 

We represent clients throughout the state in various practice areas, including car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle accidents, workers' compensation benefits, job-related work injuries, dog bites, animal attacks, harmful drugs, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death.

Our personal injury law office provides every client with a "No Win/No-Fee" Guarantee. This promise ensures that your family members will owe us nothing for our services if we cannot obtain compensation on your behalf.

Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer FAQs

Our Chicago, IL personal injury lawyers understand that many families have unanswered questions about negotiating with an insurance company or handling a compensation claim. A Waukegan personal injury lawyer has answered some of those questions below.

Contact our personal injury law firm today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) or fill in the contact form for additional information or schedule a free consultation.

Waukegan Trial Lawyers, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC

The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC represent accident victims who have been involved in a serious accident and need legal advice on how to proceed if they have a severe injury. 

Our team of Illinois personal injury attorneys is also available when legal representation for the injured party in medical negligence cases when needed.

Having a trusted advocate for your accident case frequently means the difference between the rapid resolution of a matter and a protected legal battle. Our legal team gets to work when a client retains us to start assembling the most favorable case possible for your circumstance.

Additional information and answers are available for attorney profiles, Waukegan bicycle crashes, commercial truck collisions, and motorcycle accidents.

Call us at (888) 424-5757 or use the contact form to schedule a free case evaluation. All information you share with our law office remains confidential through an attorney-client relationship.

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