THE STROM TEAM WElCOMES A nEW ASSOCIATE VERdICTS

2014 EDITION
THE STROM
REPORT
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2510, Chicago, IL 60601 • Phone: 312-609-0400 • Fax: 312-609-0578 • www.stromandassociates.com
STROM & ASSOCIATES
The Chicago law firm
of Strom & Associates
represents injury victims
at work or outside of
the workplace. For
over 37 years, Strom
& Associates has been
there for injury victims.
The STROM team WELCOMES
A NEW ASSOCIATE
Introducing attorney Joseph Mulvey
Workers’
Compensation
Workers’ compensation
is insurance, paid for by
employers, which can
provide cash benefits
and/ or medical care for
workers who are injured
or become ill as a result
of performing their jobs.
Personal Injury
Persons who are
injured have a right to
bring a claim against
individuals, corporations,
municipalities and other
legal entities that may be
at fault for causing
their injury.
Strom & Associates
Attorneys at Law
180 North LaSalle Street
Suite #2510
Chicago, IL 60601
312-609-0400
Joseph Mulvey
Joseph received his
Bachelor’s Degree from
the University of Rochester
in 2002. He was graduated
Magna Cum Laude from
DePaul University College
of Law in 2007 and was
inducted into the Order of
the Coif – an honor given
for excellence in law.
Since that time, he has represented plaintiffs and
defendants in workers’ compensation and civil
matters. Joseph’s experience in representing
insurance companies and contractors has
afforded him insight into the methods by which
defendants and insurance companies attempt to
defeat claims – insight that he is able to bring to
bear on behalf of our clients.
We are very fortunate to have Mr. Mulvey
join our practice. ■
Verdicts & settlements
$844,636.00
41 year old construction worker expected payout:
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52 year old electrical engineer loss of trade
expected payout
•
$867,464.00
Auto scrap yard worker expected payout
•
$1,895,073.00
CTA bus driver expected payout
•
$958,407.91
38 year old construction worker, home
improvements, medical fund expected payout
•
$1,092,000.00
58 year old iron worker lump sum settlement
•
$450,000.00
45 year old mechanic
•
$400,000.00 settlement with annuity
payable thru lifetime
50 year old mover lump sum settlement
•
$300,000.00
48 year old maintenance worker
•
$300,000.00 lump sum settlement and
medical fund
43 year old construction worker, thumb injury
•
$300,000.00 lump sum settlement
50 year old gate agent for airline
•
$300,000.00 lump sum settlement plus
medical fund
56 year old gate agent for airline
•
$265,000.00 lump sum settlement and
medical fund
52 year old construction worker
•
$300,000.00 lump sum settlement
43 year old car mechanic expected payout:
$2,017,109.60
Neal B. Strom
THE STROM REPORT 2014
Client interview:
Junies Heyward
11 questions with a satisfied client
1. How did you find out about
Strom & Associates?
Co-workers told me that they are
the best. You want to call them for
your case.
2. Once you contacted the office, how
was your experience?
Very warm, inviting and friendly. I
Lindsey S. Strom
felt at ease talking to them. This was
my very first time talking to a lawyer ever and it was a
good experience.
“
This was
my very first
time talking to a
lawyer ever and
it was a good
experience.
Nursing home
negligence
As the population grows older, we have seen a
significant rise in our loved ones being placed
in a nursing home. Illinois has the Nursing
Home Care Act to protect the elderly from
gross violations.
”
3. Your assigned attorney
was Lindsey Strom. How was
your experience working
with her?
Wonderful! Very informative
and an all around good
experience.
4. Did you feel like she kept
in contact with you and kept
you up to date on what was
going on with your case?
Unfortunately, nursing homes are understaffed
with unqualified people.
We work with what we believe is the number one
nursing home negligence law firm in the country.
They have routinely achieved results in excess of
300-400% higher than any other nursing home
negligence law firm.
5. When it came time to settle your case, did Lindsey
explain the process?
So if you notice any of the following conditions...
• Death
7. You came back to S&A again for a second work-related
injury. What made you come back?
• Choking cavity causing loss of consciousness
• Bedsores
• Physical abuse
• Emotional abuse
...you should contact us.
Yes. Knowledgable and informative. One of the coolest
lawyers in the city!
Yes.
6. Were you happy with the, outcome of your case?
Yes, very much so.
The environment. The people that work there are
informative and nice. They are just pleasant people to
talk to.
8. Lindsey handled your second workers comp case as
well. Were you happy with the outcome of your
second case?
Yes.
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9. Did you feel that she did the best she could for you?
Yes.
10. Would you recommend S&A to others?
Yes. They are a smart group of people who actually know
what they are doing. Some people are just fake. The group
at S&A are no frills, they are honest, the real deal.
11. How would you explain your overall experience?
It was better than what I expected. When I used to think
about lawyers, I would not think very highly of them. But
after meeting Lindsey and the S&A crew, I felt at ease. She
made me feel very comfortable going into a situation that I
would otherwise have been
uncomfortable without her.
When I used
She helped me so much. She
did something that I would
to think about
never have been able to do
on my own. S&A treated me
lawyers, I would
like family. We had an open
not think very
line of communication at
all times. Lindsey never
highly of them.
made me feel like I was
But after meeting
bothering her. I had a great
experience and I would
Lindsey and the
definitely recommend
them to others. ■
S&A crew, I
“
felt at ease.
”
Honors and accolades
for Lindsey Strom
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars,
2013-2014
Top Women
Attorneys In
Illinois by Chicago
Magazine, 2013
CLIENT
TESTIMONIAL
Lyn recalls her Strom experience
Took me way too long to get to this
point of actually writing a much
deserved review on Yelp! That should
say something in itself. If I went to all
this trouble to write a review, trust me
this firm is worth calling (this being
#2, since my 1st review went to some
Yahoo thing).
Let’s get to it!
Lindsey S. Strom
I hired Strom & Associates to help me with not only a
workman’s comp claim for carpal tunnel, but also to
review my termination from my last company. Basically,
I emailed my severance contract to them, Neal scribbled
some good stuff and then we began working on the
real stuff.
Oh, and no charge for the severance contract!!!
I have never dealt with a professional firm that kept
you in the loop, called unsolicited with a solid status
of the claim, and everyone in their office (didn’t speak
with the cleaning crew, but I’m sure if I had...) is
extremely courteous and professional. If you did call
the office, your call was returned the same day by
your lawyer!!! In my case, Lindsey Strom. If you want
someone working for you, communicating to you and on
your behalf and with a sense of urgency, sincerity and
competency, then you want Lindsey Strom.
P.S. I would have taken Neal too, but Lindsey is easy to
relate!
So Yelp people - if you need representation, I wholeheartedly recommend Lindsey Strom, Neal Strom &
their firm.
Sincerely,
Lyn Stua
CLIENT
TESTIMONIAL
Michael recalls his Strom experience
I was involved in a pretty messed-up
auto accident about two years ago
and I needed legal guidance. A friend
of my father recommended Strom and
Associates as being a solid group
and he was right. Kevin Yen was our
attorney and he was excellent. He
helped us each step of the way and was
always available for questions whether
Kevin T. Yen
it was by phone or email. Kevin and his
team were responsive and timely to all requests made and
they really made you feel comfortable in their actions.
Switching gears, this next part might not seem important,
but let me tell you it is. My father is an old school
Chicago guy and, by nature, a difficult man to deal
with. He put Kevin through the paces each and every
time we interacted. I have to admit I don’t know how
Kevin managed it, but he always kept his cool, stayed
professional, and worked with us to make it right. I
recommend anyone who needs solid legal representation
to seek Kevin at Strom and Associates. Kevin is a solid
performer who talks straight and keeps it in real terms.
Thanks,
Michael
WE GO THE EXTRA
MILE TO EARN
YOUR BUSINESS
In 37 years, we have had the good fortune
to earn the trust of individuals and families
impacted by work injuries of all types.
Because of the breadth of our experience,
cases have come our way that required
much more than the typical workers’
compensation claim.
In instances where injured workers or their
families have had their lives permanently
Neal B. Strom
altered by an industrial accident, Strom &
Associates has been able to craft unique solutions to ensure that
all consequences of an injury are resolved.
We have had success obtaining
extraordinary results for our
clients and their families
following catastrophic injuries.
An incomplete list of our
accomplishments includes:
•24 hour nursing care for
an injured worker who
suffered a traumatic
brain injury.
•Provision of medical
care and assistive
devices for life.
“
Strom &
Associates has
been able to craft
unique solutions
to ensure that all
consequences
of an injury
are resolved.
”
•Modifications to an injured worker’s house to
accommodate physical restrictions following injury.
WE MAKE SURE YOUR
DOCTOR IS THE RIGHT
ONE FOR YOU
•Purchase of a new home following a catastrophic
injury due to a traumatic brain injury and paralysis.
•Purchase of a handicapped vehicle for injured
worker and their family.
•Lifetime transportation for injured worker for
Doctor Appointments and family events.
At Strom & Associates we have relationships with some of the
finest doctors in Chicago.
When a client comes to visit with us we discuss the importance
of good solid professional medical treatment.
Since the law provides the client with the right to select their
own doctor, we take your choice very seriously and discuss the
expertise of your doctor and make sure your choice is part of
our team. ■
The attorneys at Strom & Associates have the necessary
experience and expertise to view each case individually and to
aggressively fight for the result that is necessary to compensate
you and your family for the injuries suffered. ■
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