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I'll never forget when I was nine years old and my father, a truck driver and Teamster, was catastrophically injured at work. He was still a young man. But that injury took everything from him—his ability to work, his livelihood, everything. His case dragged on for 17 years. Seventeen years! And at the end of it all, his own lawyer sued him for more fees. That's when I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life.
That's why I became a personal injury attorney in Chicago. I've spent almost 30 years making sure what happened to my father NEVER happens to you or your family. Whether you've been hurt in a car crash on Lake Shore Drive, injured at a construction site in Bridgeport, or suffered because of a doctor's mistake at one of our hospitals, I'm here to fight for you.
Here's my promise: no money out of pocket. Zero. You don't pay me a penny unless I win your case. And I'm available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year—because injuries don't wait for business hours, and neither should your lawyer.
I've spent over $100,000 on advanced trial training that most lawyers never even consider. I'm a graduate of the world-renowned Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College and the prestigious "The Edge" program. Not one in 100,000 lawyers has completed the training I have.
And I did it for one reason: so YOU get the very best representation possible. Your fight is my fight.
Our Chicago auto accident lawyers have recovered millions for injured drivers and passengers. We can probably help you, too.
Injured on the job? Our Chicago work injury attorneys fight for the full Workers Compensation benefits you're owed—free consultation.
Chicago medical malpractice lawyers who've successfully held negligent doctors and hospitals accountable.
Our Chicago premises liability lawyers win cases involving slip and falls, inadequate security, and dangerous property conditions.
Our Chicago catastrophic injury lawyers fight for maximum compensation when life-altering injuries demand lifetime care.
Look, Chicago's streets and expressways are dangerous. I've handled thousands of car crashes—from multi-car pileups on the Kennedy to intersection collisions in Lincoln Park, from the Dan Ryan to Lake Shore Drive. Whether you've been hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or even a CTA bus or Metra train, I know these cases inside and out.
Here's what most people don't know: Illinois is a fault-based state. That means the person who caused the crash should pay. But insurance companies? They'll do everything possible to pay you nothing or as little as they can get away with. I've spent almost 30 years dealing with every major insurer in Chicago, and I know all their tricks.
I handle all types of vehicle accidents:
After a crash, you're dealing with medical bills, vehicle damage, missed work, and pain. Meanwhile, the insurance company is pressuring you to settle fast for pennies on the dollar. That's where I come in. I handle the legal battle while you focus on getting better. And remember: you pay nothing out of pocket. No fee unless we win.
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My father was a truck driver who got catastrophically injured at work. That injury changed everything for our family. So trust me when I say I understand what you're going through if you've been hurt on the job.
If you've been injured at work in Chicago—whether you're a construction worker building our skyline, a warehouse employee, a factory worker, or anything else—you have rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. But here's the problem: insurance companies will deny your benefits unless you get a lawyer involved. I've seen it a thousand times.
I handle all types of work injuries:
Here's something most injured workers don't know: if a third party (not your employer) caused your injury, you might have a personal injury case ON TOP OF your workers' comp claim. For example, if defective equipment hurt you, you might be able to sue the manufacturer. These third-party cases can be worth a lot more money than workers' comp alone.
Workers' comp should be straightforward: you get hurt, you get benefits. But it's rarely that simple. Claims get denied. Benefits get delayed. You're stuck at home, can't work, and the bills keep piling up.
That's where I come in to fight for you.
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Chicago has some of the best hospitals in the country. But doctors aren't perfect. And when they make mistakes—mistakes they've been trained to avoid—people suffer. Sometimes catastrophically.
I've represented families across Chicago who've been hurt by preventable medical errors. Birth injuries that change a child's life forever. Surgical mistakes that cause permanent damage. Missed diagnoses that turn treatable conditions into death sentences. These cases are personal, and they're heartbreaking.
Medical malpractice cases are complicated. Really complicated. You're going up against powerful hospital systems, big insurance companies, and teams of defense lawyers. But I've spent almost 30 years and over $100,000 on advanced trial training so I can take on these cases and win.
My medical negligence practice includes:
Here's the truth: these cases take time, resources, and expert witnesses. Most lawyers won't touch them. But that's exactly why my no-fee-until-we-win promise matters. You get experienced, aggressive representation without any financial risk. If your doctor was a jerk and ruined your health, you deserve justice.
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Property owners in Chicago have a responsibility to keep their premises safe. Whether it's a store on Michigan Avenue, a restaurant in River North, or an apartment building in Wicker Park, if they let dangerous conditions exist and you get hurt, they need to pay.
I've handled hundreds of fall down cases—slip and falls, trip and falls, you name it. And believe it or not, these cases can be MORE complicated than car accidents. The earlier you call me, the better, because evidence disappears fast. Store owners "fix" the problem. Witnesses forget what they saw. That's why you need a Chicago injury lawyer who knows what they're doing and has a proven track record.
Common premises liability cases I handle:
Chicago winters make these cases especially common. Property owners MUST clear snow and ice. When they don't, people get seriously hurt. I've represented many clients who slipped on icy sidewalks outside businesses that didn't take winter maintenance seriously.
If you've been hurt on someone else's property, don't let them blame you for their negligence. Call me.
(Learn More About Premises Liability Injury Cases Here)
Some injuries change everything. Forever. A traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord damage. Wrongful death. These aren't just legal cases—they're about your family's entire future.
My father's injury took everything from him. His ability to work. His livelihood. Everything. I watched what that did to our family. We grew up poor once my father could no longer work. So when I take on a catastrophic injury case, I understand what's at stake. This isn't just about money—it's about securing your family's future when your world has been turned upside down.
I work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to calculate the TRUE cost of your injury. Not just today's medical bills, but a lifetime of care, lost wages, pain and suffering—everything. Because insurance companies will fight like hell to pay you as little as possible.
My catastrophic injury practice includes:
These cases can be worth millions of dollars. And the insurance companies know it. They'll hire armies of lawyers and experts to minimize your injuries. That's why you need a Chicago personal injury attorney who won't back down and won't settle for less than you deserve.
(Learn More About Catastrophic Injury and Death Cases Here)
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I've spent over $100,000 on advanced settlement and trial training that most other lawyers never even consider doing. I'm a graduate of the world-renowned Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College and the prestigious "The Edge" program. Not one in 100,000 lawyers has completed the training I have. I fly all over the country every year—spending thousands of dollars and dozens of hours—learning the latest trial techniques.
Why?
So YOU get the very best, most cutting-edge representation possible.
People who've been injured deserve to have their phone calls answered. They deserve a lawyer they like, trust, and respect. You deserve to know where your case stands and have your questions answered. Everyone on my team understands that winning your case while helping you and being there for you is our #1 goal. Because I remember what happened to my father—how his lawyers treated him like garbage. That will NEVER happen with me.
In order to get every dollar you deserve, whether at settlement or trial, I've studied with the "best of the best." My advanced training gives you representation that's simply not available from most other lawyers.
From our in-house developed automated case management software to our proprietary pre-suit case process, my firm discovers more about your case, earlier. We beat the insurance company to the punch. That means better results and faster settlements for all of my injury clients, no matter how they got hurt.
I've helped hundreds of Chicago families recover millions of dollars. Construction workers. Nurses. Delivery drivers. Families who lost loved ones. Each case is unique, but they all share one thing: people who trusted me to fight for them when they needed it most.
Injuries don't happen on a schedule. That middle-of-the-night car accident. The weekend slip and fall. The holiday workplace injury. That's why I offer free consultations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call anytime, and get the legal guidance you need without delay.
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Look, if you've been injured in Chicago, you're dealing with enough stress already. Medical bills. Lost wages. Pain. Wondering if you'll fully recover. The LAST thing you need is worrying about lawyer fees you can't afford.
That's why I work on a contingency fee. You pay nothing out of pocket. Zero. I only get paid when YOU get paid. If we don't win, you don't owe me a penny. Not a dime.
I even advance all the case costs—getting medical records, filing lawsuits, paying for expert witnesses. All of it. You never have any out-of-pocket costs to work with me.
It's easy and zero pressure. I never chase clients. I never hustle and harass people. We talk like friends.
Sound good?
I'm available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Because when you're injured, you can't wait for business hours. Call me at (312)-500-4500 anytime.
Of course, I visit my clients all over Chicago and the suburbs. We can meet at your home or at a local restaurant. Really, anywhere you feel comfortable.
I proudly represent injury victims throughout Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area—from the North Side to the South Side, from Loop office workers to construction crews in Bridgeport, and throughout all of Cook County, DuPage and Will Counties.
Don't wait. Illinois has strict deadlines for filing injury claims. Most injury cases have a 2-year statute of limitations. For Workers' Compensation, it's 3 years, but you must notify your job within 45 days. If you blow this deadline, your case could be over for good.
The sooner you call, the sooner I can start protecting your rights and building your case.
Remember my promise: No money out of pocket. No fee until we win. Available 24/7/365.
Contact Personal Injury Attorney Scott DeSalvo today at (312)-500-4500.
I look forward to hearing from you and learning about your injury and what I can do to help.
Hiring Scott was one of the best moves I have made in my life. Scott is a down to earth person and attorney. Scott is a 5 star first class act who really knows his stuff. The Judge said his presentation was one of if not the best he had ever seen. Take my advice, hire Scott I’m sure you’ll be 200% satisfied I was.
Scott not only cares about the case, but he truly cares about his clients and that makes him the best lawyer I have ever met and hired! He won my case! He is thorough in everything he does. I highly recommend Scott, and will always refer him to family and friends.
I hired Scott DeSalvo upon a friend’s recommendation. His office kept me informed of developments as they happened, and I felt the settlement reached was fair considering my injuries. I would highly recommend Scott DeSalvo to represent your personal injury case.
Who is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
It is this combination of education and experience that equips a lawyer to truly advocate for injured individuals.
Why Do You Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you choose a personal injury lawyer in Chicago, you gain access to:
My Qualifications and Experience
Specialized Training: I have undergone specialized training as a Personal Injury Lawyer, including:
Extensive Case Experience: I have handled thousands of injury cases across various situations.
Proven Results: I have successfully recovered millions of dollars for my clients.
My Commitment to You
I chose this path for one reason: to ensure YOU receive the best possible outcome in your case. My goal is to secure every dollar the law allows, no matter the circumstances of your injury.
A personal injury lawyer knows how injury cases work, and handles every detail of your case. This way, you can relax and focus on getting better. I can take the load off of your shoulders and worry from your heart and brain, so you can start to live your life again.
This includes talking to the insurance company, ordering your medical records, and going to Court. In fact, there are thousands of details which must be managed and handled correctly to make sure you get all of your bills paid and time off work paid. And if the personal injury lawyer you choose does it right, we can maximize your settlement.
Here is just a partial list of what a personal injury lawyer can do for you:
Why in the world would you try to do this all by yourself?
Lots of people want a "personal injury lawyer near me". Or at least they think that they do.
It makes sense, because a "personal injury lawyer near me" is going to be close by and easy to visit. Right?
That's true to an extent. But we really do live in the computer age. People do far more business on the computer, via email, telephone and even Zoom meetings. Personal injury law is not an exception.
You do not have to be good on a computer to be my client. We use mail and the telephone and face to face meetings. We do whatever makes our clients most comfortable, and we are happy to do it.
My office is located at 200 N LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois. LaSalle Street is the world famous "Lawyer's Row" in Chicago where all of the serious and big top personal injury lawyers have offices.
There are many reason to hire me. First, and foremost, I'm here to fight for you. How much does a personal injury lawyer cost should be thought of in a different way. How much risk do I have hiring me? The answer is zero, and I win nearly all the cases I take on. Here are some insight for you to make an educated decision:
In Workers Comp cases, my fee is the State set 20% and in Personal Injury cases it is between 33 1/3% or 40% if we have to go to Court or trial. These are standard rates. Medical Malpractice cases are set at 33 1/3%.
I even advance case costs. In other words, the cost of getting your medical records, the cost of filing a law suit or paying your doctors for their depositions. Things like that.
All of that is advanced by me. This way, you never have any put of pocket costs to work with a personal injury lawyer.
In fact, you never pay out of pocket. I only get paid if you get paid first.
Pretty good deal, right?
Look for a lawyer who takes your case personally. My father was a truck driver who was catastrophically injured at work; his case dragged on for 17 years and changed our family forever. That’s why I personally work on every case. While my main office is at 1000 Jorie Blvd in Oak Brook, we serve all of Chicagoland. I have another office in Chicago, and meeting offices all over Chicagoland and suburbs. But honestly, most clients never have to come to my ofice. With phone, email and internet, they do not have to travel—ensuring you get maximum recovery without the 17-year headache my father faced.
Hiring me costs nothing upfront. Never an out of pocket charge. I work on a contingency fee basis, meaning I only get paid when you get paid first. I saw firsthand how legal bills can devastate a family after an injury, so I advance all case costs myself. You get an attorney-led team and my 27+ years of experience without a dime out of your pocket unless we win.
In Illinois, Workers’ Comp fees are set by law at 20%. For Personal Injury cases, the standard fee is 33 1/3%, or 40% if we file a lawsuit. Unlike "settlement mills" where non-attorneys do the work, I personally lead every case. I treat my clients like family because I remember how it felt when my father was treated like just another file number.
Generally, you have two years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and three years for Workers’ Comp (with a 45-day employer notice requirement). In some injury cases, you only have one year to file a lawsuit, like if you're suing a city. These deadlines are very complicated. I urge you to talk to a lawyer so you can figure out what your deadline is and protect it. Because I saw how a slow-moving legal system hurt my own family, I personally oversee every deadline to ensure your case moves as fast as the law allows and is protected every step of the way.
Yes. It is very important to get medical care as close to the time of your injury as possible. If not too much time has passed since your accident, you can still seek treatment and have a case. I've handled cases for people who never went to the doctor at all and I still got them settlements. Those cases are rare. If you've been hurt, you should go to the doctor. A doctor's testimony is needed in almost every kind of injury case. Of course you can call my office and we can talk about your situation. 312-500-4500
Value is determined by medical bills, lost wages, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. It can also be driven by scarring and disfigurement, even if the medical bills aren't very high. I’ve invested over $100,000 in advanced trial training that not one in 100,000 lawyers have to maximize these "human" damages. I don’t let insurance companies ignore the "life impact" of your injury—the same impact I witnessed in my own home growing up. You can use my "Case Settlement Calculator" to get an estimate of your case here.
Almost never. While I have offices in Oak Brook and Downtown Chicago, and meeting offices all over Chicagoland, most cases are handled via phone and internet for a "Minimum Hassle" experience. I handle the legal heavy lifting so you can focus on healing, meaning you get a top-tier attorney without the stress of a commute. You are always welcome to come to my office if you'd like.
Do not give a recorded statement. Adjusters are trained to devalue your claim. They try to trick you, string you along. Their goal, no matter what they say, is to you you nothing, or as little as apossible. Simply tell them you are represented by your attorney, Scott DeSalvo. My exclusive proprietary injury case process ensures all communication goes through me, protecting your family’s future in a way my father’s lawyers never did.
Scott DeSalvo founded DeSalvo Law to help injured people throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1998, IARDC #6244452, Scott has represented over 3,000 clients in personal injury, workers compensation, and accident cases.
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