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Steven M. Levin

Steven M. Levin

Law Offices of Steven M. Levin

50+ Years

Legal Experience

About Steven M. Levin

Steven M. Levin is the co-founder and senior partner of Levin & Perconti, a leading plaintiff personal injury firm in Chicago. Established in 1992 alongside John Perconti, the firm has expanded to include thirty attorneys with over 200 years of combined trial experience. Steven has achieved significant success in securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements across a wide range of high-profile personal injury and wrongful death cases, including birth injuries, delayed cancer diagnoses, and workplace negligence.

The firm's recent achievements include a $40 million verdict for a birth injury case, a $29 million settlement for a child injured due to a delayed c-section, and a $17.7 million settlement for a police officer who suffered a brain injury. Steven's work has been featured on various news programs due to the local and national interest in these cases.

A pioneer in the field of nursing home abuse and neglect litigation, Steven was among the first attorneys in the United States to focus on these critical issues. He is a founding member and original officer of the American Association for Justice Nursing Home Litigation Group. Over the years, he has represented hundreds of nursing home residents and their families, achieving landmark victories and record-setting verdicts and settlements that have elevated the standard of care in these facilities.

Steven's dedication to advocating for victims of nursing home abuse has not only resulted in significant legal victories but has also brought national attention to the issue, emphasizing that the mistreatment of vulnerable individuals will be addressed with the utmost seriousness.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Products Liability
Birth Injury
Medical Misdiagnosis
Pharmacy Errors
Surgical Errors
Animal & Dog Bites
Brain Injury
Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Premises Liability
Truck Accidents

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 is Steven M. Levin's role at Levin & Perconti?

Steven M. Levin is the co-founder and senior partner at Levin & Perconti, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm.

What types of cases does Steven M. Levin handle?

Steven handles a variety of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including birth injuries, delayed cancer diagnoses, and workplace negligence.

Has Steven M. Levin been involved in any significant legal cases?

Yes, Steven has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $40 million birth injury verdict and a $29 million settlement for a delayed c-section injury.

What is Steven M. Levin's contribution to nursing home litigation?

Steven is a pioneer in nursing home abuse and neglect litigation, achieving landmark verdicts and raising the standard of care in these facilities.

Has Steven M. Levin appeared in the media?

Yes, Steven has appeared on several news programs due to the high-profile nature of his cases.

Contact Information

325 N LaSalle Dr Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654
Chicago, IL
8773741417 Visit Website

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After an Accident

  1. 1Seek immediate medical attention
  2. 2Document the scene & gather evidence
  3. 3File a police report
  4. 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
  5. 5Contact Steven for a free case review

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