Every year, millions of Americans are injured because of the actions of others. These injuries can take an emotional as well as a financial toll, with medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages all mounting up and threatening to overwhelm the victim. Many victims do not realize, however, that they may be eligible for compensation that can defray these costs. At the law firm of Gary D. McCallister & Associates, LLC, our personal injury lawyers help victims in Chicago, the surrounding collar counties, and throughout Illinois understand and protect their legal rights. We handle a wide range of cases, including those involving medical malpractice, elder abuse, wrongful death, product liability, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. With decades of combined legal experience, the attorneys in our practice have the skills and knowledge necessary to help our clients obtain compensation.

About the Firm

Chicago is a vibrant city, full of opportunity both personally and professionally. Gary is happy to practice in the city in which he was born.

He opened the firm in Chicago in September 1996 after relocating from Topeka, Kansas, where he was a partner in another medical malpractice boutique firm since 1979.

“Our small firm philosophy of direct client-attorney contact combined with our vast network of trusted relationships with other organizations, firms, and lawyers gives clients the access typical of a big firm.”

While our personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice firm has always been small in size and focused in scope, the success we have achieved for our clients has been large and appreciated by our clients. We have always represented individuals and families who have suffered personal injuries or wrongful death as a result of medical malpractice, defective products, medical devices or drugs, and motor vehicle or trucking collisions.

We help victims and their families understand and protect their rights. Our firm is committed to providing diligent, knowledgeable, and aggressive legal representation to all of our clients.

To learn more about our practice or to schedule a free consultation, please contact our personal injury lawyers. Located in Chicago, Illinois, they have helped thousands of clients. The attorneys at our practice are dedicated, professional, and trustworthy, and they will fight to protect your rights. Contact us for a free consultation to ensure your legal rights are protected.

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