Shapiro, Cohen & Basinger, Trial Lawyers is a premier personal injury and medical malpractice law firm based in Chicago, recognized for its outstanding record of securing substantial verdicts and settlements for clients. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, the firm specializes in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, medical negligence, and wrongful death, consistently earning top honors from legal rating organizations.
The firm takes a comprehensive and client-focused approach, personally handling each case through thorough investigation, expert witness collaboration, and assertive courtroom advocacy. Founded in 1978, the team—led by name partners with extensive trial experience—focuses on maximizing compensation for individuals and families affected by severe injuries. They offer free initial consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients only pay when successful.
Services Offered
- Personal Injury Attorney
- Social Security Attorney
- Hospital Malpractice
- Auto Accidents
- Accident Compensation
- Accident Lawsuit
- Car Accidents
- Fatal Accidents
- Aircraft/Plane Accidents
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injuries
- Bus Accidents
- Cerebral Palsy
- Concussions
- Failure to Treat
- Medical Malpractice
- Medical Negligence
- Misdiagnosis
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Semi Truck Accidents
- Surgical Errors
- Wrongful Death
- Legionnaires’ Disease
- Trampoline Park Injuries
- Police Shootings
- Product Liability
- Workplace Injuries
Primarily serving clients in Chicago and Cook County, the firm is fluent in Spanish and has achieved notable verdicts including a $24.7 million award for medical malpractice. It has been named one of the Ten Best Law Firms in Illinois and features attorneys recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers and among the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
