13+ Years
Legal Experience
About Caitlin K. Finnegan
Caitlin K. Finnegan has been with Schwartz Injury Law since November 2013, following her admission to the Illinois Bar. Her practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, and personal injury. Caitlin has achieved substantial settlements, including $775,000 for a case involving improper wound care, $690,000 for a traumatic brain injury due to a fall, and $550,000 for a misadministration of insulin incident. Throughout her tenure, she has secured over $25,000,000 in settlements for her clients.
Caitlin's outstanding achievements have earned her recognition as an Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin's Leading Lawyer's Division, an honor given to less than 2% of attorneys in Illinois. She graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2013, holding a certificate in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Raised in the Beverly neighborhood on Chicago's south side, Caitlin completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2008.
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Practice Areas
Illinois Car Accident Laws
Understanding Illinois's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$20K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Caitlin K. Finnegan specialize in?
Caitlin specializes in medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, and personal injury.
Where did Caitlin K. Finnegan attend law school?
Caitlin graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2013.
What notable settlements has Caitlin K. Finnegan achieved?
Caitlin has secured settlements such as $775,000 for improper wound care and $690,000 for a traumatic brain injury case.
What recognition has Caitlin K. Finnegan received?
She has been named an Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin's Leading Lawyer's Division.
Where did Caitlin K. Finnegan complete her undergraduate studies?
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Caitlin K. Finnegan for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Caitlin for a free case review
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