Introduction
DePaolo & Zadeikis is a Chicago-based law firm dedicated to representing workers and injury victims throughout Illinois. Founded by attorneys Mark DePaolo and Donna Zadeikis, the practice is known for its focus on workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation. With decades of combined experience, the firm has earned a reputation for trial readiness, individualized client care, and consistent success in securing fair compensation.
Unlike high-volume firms that rely heavily on advertising, DePaolo & Zadeikis takes on fewer cases to provide every client with the attention and resources they deserve. By emphasizing direct attorney involvement, open communication, and detailed case preparation, the firm has built long-standing trust within the Chicago legal community and among its clients.
Areas of Practice
DePaolo & Zadeikis provides comprehensive representation in the following areas:
- Workers’ Compensation – The firm advocates for employees injured on the job, pursuing benefits for medical care, wage replacement, disability compensation, vocational training, and death benefits. Clients include individuals across all sectors, from construction and manufacturing workers to healthcare providers and office staff.
- Construction Accidents – Claims involving scaffolding collapses, unsafe machinery, defective equipment, or job-site negligence.
- Factory and Industrial Accidents – Representation for employees facing injuries in manufacturing and industrial settings.
- Healthcare Worker Injuries – Specialized support for nurses, doctors, and hospital staff injured through repetitive strain, exposure, or unsafe conditions.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents – Litigation for victims of car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, including uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.
- Premises Liability – Cases involving slips, falls, negligent security, and unsafe conditions on public or private property.
- Medical Malpractice – Advocacy in cases involving surgical mistakes, birth injuries, misdiagnoses, delayed treatment, and hospital negligence.
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect – Representation for families whose loved ones suffered harm due to neglect, malnutrition, medication errors, or physical abuse in long-term care facilities.
- Wrongful Death – Legal representation for families seeking accountability and compensation after the loss of a loved one due to negligence or unsafe practices.
Case Results
The attorneys at DePaolo & Zadeikis have achieved notable outcomes over decades of practice, including:
- Securing one of the highest awards in