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Over 150 Years
Combined Experience

Providing Results For Injury Victims

Our attorneys at Cook, Bartholomew, Shevlin, Cook & Jones, LLP have a proven track record of results in helping people obtain compensation in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.

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    Cook, Bartholomew, Shevlin, Cook & Jones, LLP brings together the
    diverse experience of some of the most highly recognized plaintiffs’ attorneys in the area. We work collaboratively to deliver optimal
    counsel and resolution for our clients. Members of our firm have been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list and received many positive client testimonials.

    We are licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Missouri, and are prepared to handle the most complex injury claims throughout the region. In addition to our outstanding reputation in the legal
    community, we are active in charitable giving and participate widely in the local community.

    Practice Areas

    Motor Vehicle
    Accidents

    Most motor vehicle accidents result in dinged bumpers or bruises.

    Personal Injury
    Law

    Personal injury
    claims can become complicated quickly.

    Medical
    Malpractice

    Entering the emergency room, a hospital, clinic or when under the care…

    Construction
    Accidents

    As a consumer, you make certain product choices every day.

    Worker’s
    Compensation

    A workplace injury can leave you severely impaired, resulting in lost work hours,…

    Wrongful
    Death

    Helping Families Recover After the Loss of a Loved One, After a fatal accident, spouses…

    Our Attorneys have Recovered

    Over $1 Billion Dollars

    in cases and settlements and routinely turn over seven
    figures to our clients.

    $24.5M

    Verdict – Federal Tort Claim – United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

    $2.85M

    “Madison County Construction Accident”

    $1.8M

    “Randolph County Construction Accident”

    $33M

    Verdict for Trucking Accident

    $17M

    Verdict – Medical Malpractice – Sangamon County

    $16M

    Verdict – Retaliatory Discharge – Family and Medical Leave Act claims

    $15.65M

    Verdict – Tractor Gas Tank Fire – St. Clair County

    $13.5M

    Settlement – St. Clair County – Products Liability/roadway Accident

    $11M

    Settlement – Sangamon County – Medical Negligence

    $10M

    Settlement – Electrocution – St. Clair County

    $9M

    Settlement – Railroad Crossing – Wrongful Death Case

    $8.9M

    Settlement – Semi Tractor-Trailer Automobile Collision

    $8.8M

    Settlement – Paraplegic Truck Crane Accident

    $8.7M

    Verdict – Medical Malpractice – St. Clair County

    $6M

    Verdict – Railroad Accident – St. Clair County

    $6M

    Verdict for Construction Injury

    $5.2M

    Verdict for St. Louis City Premises Liability Case

    $5M

    Verdict – Seat Belt Suit – Perry County

    $4.9M

    Verdict – Medical Malpractice – Randolph County

    $4.5M

    Settlement against Auto Manufacturer for Defective Design

    $4.3M

    Settlement – Medical Negligence – Madison County

    $3.75M

    Settlement – St. Clair County – Construction Accident

    $3.6M

    Settlement – St. Clair County – Electrocution

    $3.5M

    Settlement – Madison County – Trucking Accident

    $3.5M

    Settlement Tractor Gas Tank Fire

    $3.5M

    Product Liability Child Seat Brain Injury

    $3.25M

    Settlement – Southern District of Illinois Products Liability

    $3.02M

    Settlement – St. Clair County – Electrocution

    $2.7M

    Settlement – Lawnmower – Wrongful Death

    $2.5M

    Verdict – Construction Crane Accident – St. Clair County

    $2.3M

    Settlement – St. Clair County – Construction Accident

    $2.25M

    Settlement – St. Clair County – Construction Accident

    $2.1M

    Settlement – Medical Negligence, Birth Injury – Southern Illinois

    $1.8M

    Settlement – Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer

    $1.78M

    Verdict – Crane Accident – Madison County

    $1.75M

    Settlement for Auto Accident

    $1.5M

    Verdict – Southern Illinois – Wrongful Death Medical Negligence Action

    $1.5M

    Settlement – Medical Negligence, Birth Injury – St. Clair County

    $1.5M

    Arbitration Award for Retaliatory Discharge

    $1.5M

    Settlement for Product Liability – Auger Accident Wrongful Death

    $1.5M

    Settlement – Slip-and-Fall Construction Accident

    $1.5M

    Settlement – Tractor Rollover Product Liability

    $1.5M

    Verdict – Retaliatory Discharge St. – Clair County

    $1.5M

    Settlement – Product Liability – Mine Injury Accident

    $1.3M

    Settlement – Wrongful Death Medical Negligence Action

    $1.25M

    Settlement – Medical Negligence Birth Injury – St. Clair County

    $1.2M

    Settlement – St. Louis County – Medical Negligence Kidney Injury

    $1.2M

    Settlement – Product Liability Mine Accident

    $1M

    Verdict – St. Clair County – Wrongful Death Battery Action

    $1M

    Settlement – St. Louis County – Medical Malpractice Brain Injury

    $1M

    Settlement – Madison County – Medical Malpractice Failure to Diagnose Cancer

    $18M

    Verdict – Product Liability – St. Clair County

    Legal Representation is Crucial

    In Injury Claims

    Communicating with insurance company representatives regarding your claim can be time-consuming and frustrating. You may feel as if your version of events is not being taken seriously or even facing a denial of your claim. Each one of our attorneys has ample success stories of standing up to insurance companies and obtaining compensation for our clients. They are also renowned litigators and negotiators with countless years of experience in the courtroom and mediation sessions. Our goal is to save you time, money and stress – and we will do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal.

    You Do Not Need To Be Wealthy

    To Be Represented
    By An Attorney

    We focus on efficiency and solutions so that your claim is not prolonged longer than it needs to be. We meticulously organize every aspect of clients’ claims so that we are ready to present evidence when time comes. With such organization comes the opportunity to not only save you time but also money. We will do whatever it takes to minimize expenses while still fighting for the compensation you are entitled to receive. With contingency fees, you will not pay unless we recover damages on your behalf.