Get the Legal Help You Need from One of Chicago's Most Prestigious Firms

The law firm of Rubin & Machado, Ltd., in Chicago, IL, is a leader in personal injury law. We can handle all types of personal injury cases for clients throughout the state of Illinois. Our attorneys represent clients in both simple and complex cases. 

• Creativity: We are able to apply innovative approaches to achieve the most favorable claims for our clients.
• A Record of Success: We have achieved multi-million dollar recoveries.
• Bilingual: With attorneys fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language, we are one of only a handful of bilingual firms handling catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases.

There is no cost for an initial case evaluation at our firm and no recovery fee.

• Birth Injury
• Catastrophic Injury
• Dangerous Drugs
• Medical Malpractice
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Product Liability
• Workers' Compensation
• Wrongful Death

When purchasing products, we expect the design and construction of the items we use on a day-to-day basis to be safe. Unfortunately, injuries due to defective, poorly designed, or poorly constructed products are incredibly common. A look at the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) injury statistics reveals a staggering number of categories, let alone specific instances of injuries.

When an injury occurs due to a defective or malfunctioning product, from consumer goods and everyday household items, to heavy machinery and industrial products, the liability for the product defect can lie with a single or number of parties. The manufacturer, designer, distributor, and retailer may all be liable for a product defect that results in harm.

Holding each respective party responsible for their defective products is a complex process. Major manufacturers have in-house legal counsel to protect their interests, and they are prepared to argue that any personal injury caused by their products are not the fault of their employer. The personal injury lawyers at Rubin & Machado in Chicago, IL, have successfully handled many defective produce cases. If you believe a defective product caused harm to you or a loved one, contact our law office for a free consultation.

Debilitating catastrophic injuries can have long-term and even permanent effect of lives of the victim and their family. When a serious personal injury results from the negligence of another party, a personal injury lawyer from the law firm of Rubin & Machado, Ltd., in Chicago, IL, can help the harmed victim and their family pursue the necessary legal action to secure financial compensation from the at-fault party.

A catastrophic injury can happen at anytime and in any location, but commonly are the result of a work-related accident, car accident, truck accident, slip and fall accident, exposure to toxic chemicals, or a serious dog bite.

Loss of sight, speech, and mobility as well as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and amputation can result from a catastrophic injury. Crippling disabilities such as a spine or brain injuries can leave a victim unable to care for themselves, putting a significant burden on the family of the victim. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how our catastrophic injury attorneys can assist your and your family.

When you receive medical treatment, you place your implicit trust in the hands of the professional treating you. If a medical professional fails to perform their duties properly, the results can be disastrous. Medical malpractice can cause serious bodily harm or even death. Our team of personal injury lawyers can guide you through every stage of the process and help you hold negligent parties accountable for their actions.

The most common malpractice claims stem from failure to diagnose or a delayed diagnosis, complications from surgery or treatments, failure or delayed treatments, a patient suffering an abnormal injury, and in the worst cases, death.

The effects of medical malpractice can have a lasting impact on the wellbeing of a patient for the rest of their lives. In turn, this can lead to additional expenses that may continue for years. Patients may be reluctant to seek damages for injuries resulting from medical malpractice, but by pursuing action victims can prevent others from suffering a similar injury in the future. At the law firm of Rubin & Machado Ltd., in Chicago, our personal injury attorneys have an advanced understanding of the medical malpractice laws in Illinois so that we can hold the medical professionals and institutions accountable for damage their neglect has caused.  

Pharmaceutical drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, can provide relief to a wide range of aliments. As helpful as these drugs can be, they can also cause incredible harm. Sometimes, drug companies release products without understanding the risks that may present themselves with continued use, or certain drug interactions, exposing unknowing consumers to danger including personal injury or death.

Dietary supplements such as herbs, minerals, vitamins, and homeopathic remedies have become popular as a way to improve both medical conditions and general health. While the claims of the companies producing these products are impressive, these supplements are not subject to the FDA review and approval process. The lack of oversight for such products potentially puts consumers in danger. 

Just because a medication has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not mean it cannot cause serious personal injury. Hundreds of new drugs are approved by the FDA every year, including prescription drugs that can cause serious injuries or kill consumers. If you have experienced harm or death in the family due to  a dangerous drug or supplement, the law firm of Rubin & Machado, Ltd., in Chicago, IL, has the legal resources to challenge the big pharmaceutical companies.

Workers are entitled to safe working conditions. For those who suffer a personal injury while at work, workers' compensation covers the bills and expenses that result from an employee who injures themselves on the job. The advice of a seasoned attorney when filing a workers' compensation claim can ensure that you receive the appropriate benefits. 

Regardless of who was at fault, if an accident occurs at the workplace, the employee is entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Eligibility depends on whether the employee can prove the injury occurred while working and that it was the result of performing a job-related duty or responsibility. It is important to note that the injury does not need to occur during normal work hours. 

If you are suffering from a recent workplace injury, or you have been denied after filing a workers' compensation claim, enlisting the services of a workers' compensation attorney at the law firm of Rubin & Machado in Chicago, IL, can help you recover the benefits to which you are entitled. Our attorneys can help you fight for a fair settlement so that you can cover medical bills, the cost of rehabilitation, lost wages, and any other expenses or losses that are due to you injury. 

A motor vehicle accident can change someone's life in an instant. The amount of damage that can be done to both body and property in a car accident can be cataclysmic. A car accident can cause significant physical harm. It can also leave someone with financial and emotional burdens that cannot be easily remedied. The personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Rubin & Machado can provide effective representation to anyone in the Chicagoland area who has been injured in a motor vehicle accident. 

When involved in a car or truck accident, you may think that your insurance company will take care of the damages. Considering the cost of premiums, it can be shock to discover that your insurance company may deny your claims. The team of personal injury attorneys from our law firm can ensure that you get the compensation you need to cover your expenses.

The number of different types of vehicles on the road such as bicycles, motorcycles, buses, and trucks can influence the type of claims that can be made when a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident. There are so many variables to consider when approaching a personal injury case involving a car accident, hiring a qualified personal injury lawyer can have a significant impact on the amount of compensation you receive.

An accident between a pedestrian or bicycle and a car will require a different strategy than an accident involving two cars, as a pedestrian or cyclist is not required by law to carry insurance. Often times these accidents are due to the negligence or inattention of the driver involved in the incident. Depending on the circumstances, these accidents can lead to significant medical expenses since a pedestrian or cyclist does not have the benefit of any kind of protection against harm. 

Motorcycle accidents have a commonality to pedestrian or cyclist accidents in that the rider does not have the benefit of any added protection against injury. Because a motorcycle is capable of the same speeds as a car, the type of damages sustained, such as spinal cord and brain injuries, can significantly diminish the quality of life of the victim.

When involved in a commercial truck accident, legal proceeding become far more complex. This is due to the fact that several parties can be held responsible for damages. The driver, their employer, the trucking company, and each respective insurance company can be held liable for damages. Trucking accidents can also cause considerable more property damage and can result in serious injury.

Bus accidents are similar to truck accidents in that the size of the vehicle and the parties involved add considerable complexity to the way these cases are handled. Depending on if the bus was a private charter or a municipal bus can influence the liable parties. While a private charter bus accident claim is similar to that of a commercial truck accident, a municipal bus such as a commuter or school bus brings local or governments into the fray. More than just dealing with the driver, company, and each respective party's insurance company, bringing a claim against a government is even more complicated. 

Losing a loved one is never easy. When someone close to you is lost at the hands of another party due to recklessness, negligence, or a lack of consideration for someone's safety, you may be entitled to seek compensation on the grounds of a wrongful death. Our law firm approaches wrongful death cases with the utmost compassion and sensitivity.

Common causes of wrongful death include involvement in a car accident, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs or supplements, use of a defective product, or falling victim to medical malpractice.

It is the right of immediate family members to file a lawsuit against the person with is responsible the the death of a loved one. The personal injury lawyers at Rubin & Machado, Ltd. in Chicago, IL, can offer you the necessary respect and support you deserve while you come to terms with what my be the most difficult period of your life.