Advocating for you when it matters most and beyond.
The Law Offices of Scott B. Shapiro, P.C. provides expert legal counsel in matters involving Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Entertainment Law to clients throughout the State of Illinois. Our deep understanding of every level of the court systems, mediation and insurance practices, combined with a strategic and personalized approach, allows us to handle each case efficiently and effectively.
Workers’ Compensation
01
Workers’ Compensation Law protects employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their work.
The Law Offices of Scott B. Shapiro, P.C. represents injured workers across a wide range of industries. We help our clients to secure the compensation they deserve, while protecting their financial stability and long-term well-being.
Whether through settlement discussions or trial, we assist our clients through complex and often stressful legal proceedings with steady guidance and genuine care.
→ Workplace injuries
→ Construction site accidents
→ Equipment & machinery-related injuries
→ Denied or delayed (benefits) claims
→ Occupational illnesses & exposure claims
→ Temporary disability disputes
→ Permanent & total disability disputes
→ Permanent wage loss disputes
→ Injuries caused by third parties
→ Repetitive motion & overuse injuries
→ Spinal, back & neck injuries
→ Head trauma & brain injuries
→ Fractures
→ Nerve damage
→ Retaliation & employment-related claims
$515 K
Settlement for long haul truck driver struck by drunk driver.
$425 K
Settlement for maintenance worker who fell from ladder.
$325 K
Settlement for truck driver struck while making delivery.
$298 K
Settlement for airline worker injured by misplaced equipment.
Personal Injury
02
Personal Injury claims arise when an individual is harmed due to the negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct of another person, product, business, or organization.
The Law Offices of Scott B. Shapiro, P.C. represents individuals and families seeking compensation after serious injuries, accidents and wrongful loss. We help clients secure strong settlements for medical expenses, temporary or permanent loss of income, pain and suffering, permanent disability and long-term care needs.
Whether resolving matters through negotiation or courtroom litigation, we provide personalized legal strategies focused on protecting our client’s best interests and maximizing recovery.
→ Car accidents
→ Truck or motorcycle crashes
→ Slip or trip & fall injuries
→ Medical malpractice
→ Workplace accidents
→ Construction negligence
→ Nursing home negligence
→ Defective products (Product liability)
→ Dog bites
→ Dismemberment
→ Wrongful death
$1.5 M
Settlement for a truck driver who suffered finger amputations due to a defective sprocket.
$925 K
Settlement for a masonry worker who suffered spinal and neck injuries caused by debris left at a work site.
$800 K
Settlement for a worker who suffered amputations due to a defectively manufactured machine.
$750 K
Settlement for a long-haul truck driver who suffered injuries in a rear-end accident.
Entertainment Law
03
Entertainment Law covers the legal needs of individuals and businesses working in creative industries, such as film, television, music and media.
The Law Offices of Scott B. Shapiro, P.C. represents artists, creators, and entertainment professionals in a wide range of business and legal matters within the entertainment industry.
Whether negotiating contracts, enforcing agreements, or resolving disputes, we bring skilled counsel and strategic insight that supports our clients’ long-term success and safeguards their professional and financial interests in a fast-moving, competitive industry.
→ Recording & music industry contracts
→ Publishing & distribution agreements
→ Licensing & royalty disputes
→ Copyright & trademark matters
→ Talent management & agency agreements
→ Endorsement & sponsorship deals
→ Film, television & media contracts
→ Business disputes in creative industries
→ Digital media & influencer agreements
Practice
Team
Scott B. Shapiro
William Kramer
Julie Hacker
Curtis Burke
Chuck Nudelman
218 N. Jefferson St.
Suite 401
Chicago, IL 60661
T 312.648.8800
F 312.374.5396
E info@lawofficesofscottshapiro.com
