RCK WINS 
FOR THE INJURED

CELEBRATING

25 YEARS

OF VICTORIES

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Practice Areas

Workers' Compensation

When you get hurt while performing your job duties, Workers' Compensation provides powerful protection.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents can happen to anyone. After a collision, you may face a lot of challenges.

Personal Injury

When you have been injured and someone else is at fault, the financial burden should not fall on you.

RCK Wins and Gets Results For Its Clients

Motor Vehicle Accident

$8.1 Million

Motorcycle driver struck by a Pace Bus

Wrongful Death

$7.6 Million

Wrongful death case involving a truck accident

Joliet Personal Injury Attorneys

Lawyers in Joliet Fighting to Help You Get Your Life Back on Track

Personal injuries can impact every area of your life. The damage done to you extends far beyond just the hassle of dealing with physical injuries. Many who suffer an injury due to another party's carelessness will need time away from work. Some will face prolonged hospitalization or extensive follow-up care. In some cases, your life may even be permanently altered by a catastrophic injury. You may experience significant pain and suffering on top of the financial stress associated with your accident. Fortunately, there may be a way for you to recover compensation for these damages and more by filing a personal injury lawsuit.

Whether you were injured by a distracted driver, a negligent doctor, or a dangerous condition on another party's premises, you may have a right to receive compensation from the party responsible for your injuries. You may be entitled to recover your lost wages, the cost of your continued medical care, and compensation for your noneconomic damages, like pain and suffering. Filing a personal injury lawsuit does more than get you the financial compensation you deserve. It can hold the negligent party accountable for their misconduct and influence them to act more carefully in the future when it comes to the safety of others. After an accident, it is important to act quickly. The sooner you call, the sooner we can begin gathering and preserving critical evidence on your behalf.

When you are injured, you need an attorney you can rely on to keep fighting for you no matter what.

Filing a lawsuit may be one of the most important steps you can take after a car accident, a premises accident, or medical malpractice. While you are focusing on your personal recovery, let us focus on winning you the compensation you need and deserve. We fight to hold those who carelessly bring harm to others accountable for the injuries they have caused. We take on drunk drivers, truck drivers who fail to take mandatory rest breaks, surgeons who make mistakes, and businesses who have allowed a customer to be injured by a dangerous condition on their premises.
We are also skilled in helping those who have been injured on the job obtain Workers' Compensation. If you were performing work for your employer when your injury happened, there is a strong chance that you are entitled to wage benefits and more through the Workers' Compensation program. Even if your claim has been denied, there are still steps we can take to help you appeal your case and proceed to arbitration, where we can represent you. If your injuries were severe, you may even be entitled to long-term payments for permanent and total disability. We will strive to secure any funds you are entitled to.
As you address the ways you have been affected by an injury, we can help you deal with insurance companies and protect your right to receive compensation. Insurance claims adjusters are focused on maximizing profits for their companies and minimizing the amounts paid out to claimants. If you attempt to negotiate with an insurance company on your own, you will be much less likely to obtain the full compensation you need. We can negotiate with these companies on your behalf and ensure that any settlements offered will fully address your medical expenses and other losses. If necessary, we will pursue litigation to protect your rights and interests.

Car Accidents

Rear-End Collisions

Uninsured & Underinsured Accidents

Distracted Driving

Truck Accidents

Driver Fatigue

Improper Truck Maintenance

Improperly Secured Cargo

246,752

crashes involving motor vehicles in Illinois in 2020

13.2%

of injury crashes involved an A-class injury in 2020

More Verdicts

Car Accident

$6.725 Million

Vehicle passenger struck by construction vehicle with resulting catastrophic injuries

Work-related Injury

$2.4 Million

Construction worker injured on a scissor lift

Truck Accident

$2 Million

Truck driver crushed by a shifting load

Premises Liability

$1 Million

Settlement for a man with 3rd degree burns

Workers’ Compensation

Workers of all types have powerful protections after a workplace injury through Workers' Compensation. If you were on your worksite or performing your job duties off-site, there is a strong chance that you are eligible to recover the funds you need through Workers' Compensation. Filing a Workers' Compensation claim can provide you with income while you are taking time off from work to heal. In most cases, it replaces a large percentage of the income you would have earned had the accident not happened. You may also be eligible if you have been diagnosed with an illness due to exposure to dangerous compounds in the workplace, such as asbestos. You may even be eligible for lifelong or long-term benefits if your injury or illness is so severe that you will not be able to work in the capacity you did before.

Factory Injuries

Denied Claims, Arbitration and Appeals

Permanent and Total Disability

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Frequently Asked Questions

After an injury, your health and safety come first—seek immediate medical attention even if you think your injuries are minor. If possible, document the scene, take photos, gather witness contact information, and file a report with the relevant authorities (e.g., police, property owner, or employer). Avoid discussing fault or posting on social media. Once your immediate needs are addressed, contact a personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and guide you through your legal rights and next steps.

At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, we represent clients in a wide range of personal injury cases. These include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death claims. If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, our team is equipped with the knowledge and experience to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Not necessarily. Many personal injury cases are resolved outside of court through negotiation or settlement with insurance companies. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and strive to achieve the best possible outcome without the stress of a trial. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to represent you in court and aggressively advocate for your rights before a judge or jury.

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