loss of legs in a conveyor belt accident
Near-Fatal Crash Due to Reckless Vehicular Pursuit
Permanent spinal cord injury from auto accident
No matter your zip code; if you’re a Chicagoan, Walner Law will represent you.
From Roseland to Garfield Park, Chatham to Austin, and everywhere in between, in the event of a car accident, wrongful death, medical malpractice, or other injury, Walner Law has your back. We are dedicated to addressing the unique legal needs of each community we touch, providing top-notch legal expertise and compassionate guidance to those in search of justice. How is this accomplished? By giving back to communities outside of the legal realm and understanding that trust is the most important thing in the client-attorney relationship.
Our family-run law firm has more than 75 years of experience standing up for the rights of injured people and families across Chicago.
Our firm has helped over 10,000 clients get the justice they deserve since we opened our doors in 1961.
Our firm has recovered over $1 billion for our clients and is committed to maximizing your recovery.
We are committed to treating all clients with the dignity and respect they deserve, regardless of their potential case value.
Our team of more than 45 legal and medical professionals are dedicated to providing our clients with access to medical experts, treatment, and financial assistance.
Our firm is staffed by a large team of experienced legal professionals who have been helping us served injured clients for many years.
Near-Fatal Crash Due to Reckless Vehicular Pursuit
loss of legs in
a conveyor belt accident
Permanent spinal cord injury from auto accident
Wrongful death from a motor vehicle accident
Wrongful death of a mom with 4-year-old child
Motor vehicle accident: neck, back, shoulder, leg & arm injury
Loss of foot after cement truck accident
Failure to diagnose & treat a stroke
If you become injured in an accident, you will want to pursue compensation from the liable party. You’ll also want to choose a Chicago personal injury lawyer who is dedicated to your case, knows how to get you the damages you deserve, and will make the entire process simpler for you. You also want someone on your side who will treat you with sincerity and compassion through a difficult time for you and your family members.
At Walner Law®, we care about the future and well-being of our clients. Our law firm has been active in the community since 1961. With our extensive experience and a long history of obtaining large settlements and verdicts for our clients, you can trust our legal abilities when it matters most. No matter what the defending insurance company tries to do during your case to shrug liability, we will be ready to react, counter, and fight on your behalf.
You deserve to be happy and healthy again after your accident. With our large legal team in your corner and our network of experts, you can give your personal injury case a strong chance of success. We are here to give you legal counsel and moral support every step of the way. When someone is involved in an accident, they may feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do next. It’s important to have moral support after an accident, as this can provide comfort and guidance during a difficult time.
Our Chicago lawyers will work with you on an individual basis, treating you like a close friend, not just another case number. We listen closely to your concern and learn how being an accident victim has impacted every facet of your life. When someone is involved in an accident, it can be a very frightening and confusing time. There are many concerns and questions that may go through the victim’s mind following an accident. Accident victims may be worried about their physical well-being, financial security, and how the accident will impact their life going forward. We will do whatever it takes to help ensure you are provided with the maximum compensation for all of your damages. By the time your accident case closes, we hope you will be able to see that a brighter future is within reach.
Jonathan Walner is a Chicago injury attorney whose practice primarily consists of pre-litigation matters involving investigation, documenting, and proving our clients’ personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home, and medical malpractice cases.
Christopher J. Hoffman is an attorney at Walner Law who has been practicing since 2011. He has litigated thousands of cases of all kinds including car accidents, premises liability/slip-and-fall cases, medical malpractice cases, and cases involving wrongful death.
Robert Bieniek has been an associate attorney at Walner Law since 2015. He focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability.
Kristin Kladis is the senior trial attorney at Walner Law. She focuses her practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and medical malpractice.
Attorney Kyle Buss (WI 1099950) was born and raised in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Growing up in a small town, he quickly adopted the values of those in his community: hard work, dedication, and the desire to help those in need.
Landon Yale, an attorney at Walner Law, has been practicing since 2023. Since he began his legal career, his desire to serve people by offering legal services has led him to Walner Law. Landon studied law at The John Marshall Law School and has worked in different areas of the law, including class actions and debt recovery.
No, personal injuries can be psychological and even emotional. For example, if you are paralyzed in a car accident, then you will undoubtedly experience extreme psychological duress due to your new limitations. In your claim, you can cite your psychological harm as damage.
Anxiety, depression, fear or paranoia, insecurity, and embarrassment are all examples of emotional pains that can be triggered after a violent accident. Suffering can be defined as any sort of pain you feel due to your physical injuries, including pain in the moment of the accident and pain that lingers for days, weeks, months, or years after. Essentially, if you are feeling hurt or frustrated because of the consequences of an accident you did not cause, then you are experiencing emotional pain and suffering that can be included in your damages.
Ensure everyone’s safety, call emergency services, and document the scene. Contact a Chicago car accident lawyer to guide you through the claims process and ensure your rights are protected.
After an accident that causes you or a loved one to suffer a serious injury, you should call a Chicago personal injury lawyer. The same is true for any accident that causes significant property loss. Please keep in mind that our initial consultations are free, so you can request one without paying anything out of your pocket.
Insurance policies are written to be difficult to understand, so you might not know if your injuries are covered by anyone’s insurance after your accident. Allowing an attorney to review your policy can help sort through the fine details.
A Chicago personal injury lawyer can investigate the accident, determine liability, and help you pursue compensation for medical expenses and other damages resulting from the boating accident.
Insurance companies like to throw lowball settlement offers at claimants to try to quickly close cases and protect their finances. With this in mind, you should never accept a settlement offer without first allowing your lawyer to review it.
Yes, due to increased motorcycle traffic and road trips. If you’re involved in a crash, a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and seek compensation for your injuries.
Seek medical attention, report the accident to the police, and gather evidence. A Chicago personal injury lawyer can assist you in filing a claim and obtaining the compensation you deserve.
Wisconsin
959 N Mayfair Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 800-0000
Chicago
33 N LaSalle St.
#2700 Chicago, IL 60602
312.410.8496
Arizona
20 East Thomas Road
Suite 2200 Phoenix, AZ 85012-3133
480.508.8800
33 N LaSalle St.
#2700 Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 410-8496
20 E Thomas Rd
#2200 Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 508-8800
959 N Mayfair Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 800-0000
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