30+ Years
Legal Experience
About Edward J. Aucoin
Edward J. Aucoin serves as a principal at Grant & Eisenhofer, where he focuses on birth injury and birth trauma litigation. His practice is dedicated to representing families and children in these sensitive cases.
Before joining Grant & Eisenhofer, Mr. Aucoin gained extensive experience at various medical misconduct corporate firms in the Chicago area. His work there concentrated on medical doctor negligence, professional liability, and commercial litigation.
Mr. Aucoin also held the position of senior trial legal counsel at a national insurance company. Throughout his career, he has managed all facets of medical negligence cases, including pleadings, discovery, expert testimony, and trials.
He has handled hundreds of claims and has served as both first and second chair trial attorney.
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
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 Edward J. Aucoin's primary area of practice?
Edward J. Aucoin specializes in birth injury and birth trauma litigation for families and children.
Where did Edward J. Aucoin work before joining Grant & Eisenhofer?
He worked at several medical misconduct corporate firms in the Chicago area and was a senior trial legal counsel at a national insurance company.
What roles has Edward J. Aucoin held during trials?
He has served as both first and second chair trial attorney.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Edward J. Aucoin 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 Edward for a free case review
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