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An injury that turns your life upside down requires more than just a lawyer. You need Malman Law’s 30+ years representing Chicago injury victims behind you. That experience isn’t just paperwork; it’s the difference between lawyers who react and ones who anticipate what’s next.
Rooted in Chicago for decades, we’ve turned tough situations into real victories with legal guidance that’s been tested and proven. When serious injuries put everything on the line, three decades of actual courtroom wins behind you makes all the difference.
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Each year, millions of people suffer preventable injuries that change their lives in an instant. According to the most recent data from the National Safety Council, more than 62 million Americans sought medical treatment for nonfatal injuries in 2023. That’s nearly one in five people. While safety efforts have improved, the rate of serious injuries remains high, and many victims face mounting medical bills and uncertainty about their rights.
Facing this uncertainty means you need experienced legal representation. Chicago injury lawyers who’ve handled these cases bring real advantages, knowing Illinois personal injury law thoroughly and understanding how to preserve and present evidence that strengthens your claim. Their past results show consistent favorable settlements and verdicts. Just as crucial, experienced attorneys get your claim’s true value from day one, spot and prevent expensive missteps, and handle complex negotiations and trials, leading directly to better outcomes and maximized compensation.
Navigating Illinois comparative negligence law can make or break your case, as Section 2-1116 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure bars recovery if you’re found more than 50 percent at fault for your injuries. This threshold directly determines settlement values and negotiation leverage, making proper fault assessment critical.
That’s where Malman Law’s deep familiarity with Chicago’s courts, local judges, and insurance practices becomes invaluable in ensuring clients aren’t unfairly assigned blame through strategic application of Illinois comparative fault principles. Our intimate understanding of how these laws operate in Cook County gives us a distinct advantage in building stronger cases, countering unfavorable fault arguments, and ultimately maximizing compensation for Chicago residents, transforming legal technicalities into tangible results.
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Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction and workers’ compensation cases.
STEVE J. MALMAN
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Decades of experience have shaped how we approach every case, and local knowledge allows us to deliver meaningful results:
This combination of experience and locality makes our representation both strategic and personal, ensuring clients receive advocacy built for the realities of Chicago’s legal system.
If you were injured in an accident, due to someone’s negligence, or another preventable event, your recovery depends on more than medical care. It requires someone standing beside you who knows how to fight for your rights. Malman Law’s 30+ years representing Chicago injury victims has built a foundation of trust through careful preparation and proven advocacy that delivers results.
Call Malman Law today at 1 (888) 625-6265 for a free consultation. Let our proven track record work for you and see why thousands across Chicago continue to trust our team to advocate for what matters most.
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Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, construction, and workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, IL.
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