61-year-old ironworker injured back and shoulder lifting; no surgery; after trial commission awarded permanent total disability to receive workers compensation benefits for the rest of his life. 49-year-old hospital aid injured shoulder carrying surgical equipment; surgery denied by employer; after trial commission ordered respondent to authorize and pay for necessary surgery for the shoulder and pay all workers compensation benefits while petitioner off work. 50-year-old police officer injured knee tripping over parking lot abutment; employer denied claim refused to pay for surgery or workers comp benefits; after trial commission ordered employer to pay for necessary surgery and pay all workers compensation benefits. If you or a loved one have been injured through the negligence of another, call Vrdolyak Law Group, LLC. today to get the money and results you deserve. Call (773) 731-3313.

The Vrdolyak Law Group Recovers $2.6 Million for Injured Immigrant, Helps Her Get U.S. Citizenship



CHICAGO, March 21, 2017 - The Vrdolyak Law Group recovered over $2.6 million at a jury trial for a Mexican-born woman who was injured in a motor vehicle accident in Illinois, and helped her get U.S. citizenship in the process.

At the time of the motor vehicle accident, the woman was working in a factory making $8 per hour and was not a U.S. citizen. "She had no resources, didn't speak English, and didn't know where to turn. People need to know that they are protected by the law even if they're not a U.S. citizen, and that there are people who care," said Peter Vrdolyak, Partner.

Initially, the insurance company offered the woman a $125,000 settlement. "The judge told me that was a good offer and that I should take it. But, my lawyers at Vrdolyak Law told me we could do better," said the woman.

The Vrdolyak Law Group took the case to jury trial, where a jury awarded the woman a verdict of $2.6 million.

"Along the way, Vrdolyak Law helped me get my citizenship. They really care about me and my kids," said the woman.

In addition to helping the woman get her U.S. citizenship, the Vrdolyak Law Group also helped her find a realtor and financial advisor to help her safely invest her money for her family's future.




The Vrdolyak Law Group - founded in 1963, has grown into a Chicago legal landmark. It is recognized as a premier personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation law firm, with a team of 20 attorneys experienced in a wide range of other practice areas. The firm has three locations in Chicago, and is led by managing partner Edward J. Vrdolyak.