Introduction
The Collins Law Firm, based in Naperville and Chicago, Illinois, has been representing personal injury victims and families across the state since its founding in 1992 by attorney Shawn S. Collins. Originally established as an environmental litigation practice, the firm expanded into personal injury and wrongful death litigation, securing hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. With decades of combined trial experience, the attorneys at The Collins Law Firm have built a reputation for holding corporations, negligent drivers, and healthcare providers accountable while providing compassionate, client-focused service.
Today, the practice is nationally recognized for its work in environmental contamination and toxic exposure lawsuits, in addition to a wide spectrum of catastrophic injury and medical negligence claims. The attorneys emphasize aggressive litigation, meticulous preparation, and a commitment to pursuing justice regardless of the opponent’s resources. Clients benefit from the firm’s ability to balance large-scale, high-stakes litigation with personalized representation.
Areas of Practice
The Collins Law Firm provides comprehensive services across several practice areas:
- Environmental Litigation – Cases involving water contamination, toxic chemical exposure, and corporate pollution. The firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for families harmed by environmental negligence.
- Medical Malpractice – Representation for victims of surgical errors, misdiagnoses, delayed diagnoses, birth injuries, and anesthesia mistakes.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents – Litigation involving car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents. The firm pursues damages for medical costs, lost wages, and long-term care.
- Construction Accidents – Injuries caused by scaffolding collapses, defective equipment, and unsafe job sites. The attorneys handle both workers’ compensation claims and third-party liability suits.
- Premises Liability – Slip and fall accidents, negligent security, and unsafe property conditions.
- Wrongful Death – Representation for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence, including fatal crashes, medical negligence, and toxic exposure.
- Catastrophic Injuries – Cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, severe burns, and permanent disabilities.
This wide scope of practice enables the firm to address nearly every major category of personal injury and environmental negligence claims in Illinois.
Case Results
The Collins Law Firm has obtained significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of its