Scott Alan Blumenshine

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Scott Alan Blumenshine

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident ... +4 more

117 North Jefferson Street, Suite 203, Chicago, IL

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About Scott

Biography

I have represented injured people and insurance policyholders since 1987. I combine decades of courtroom and insurance-law experience with personal attention, clear guidance, and determined advocacy. Every client is treated with respect while we pursue the full compensation the law allows.

After a car accident, you deserve clear answers and an advocate who will stand up to the insurance companies. Since 1987, I have helped injured people pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain, and other losses, with personal attention at every step.

Serious injury can disrupt every part of your life. Since 1987, I have helped injured people pursue accountability and compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, and other losses. I provide experienced advocacy, clear communication, and personal attention from start to finish.

Insurance companies do not always honor their promises. I represent policyholders in disputes involving denied, delayed, or underpaid claims. With decades of insurance-law experience, I help clients understand their rights and pursue the benefits and compensation they are owed.

When medical negligence causes serious harm, patients and families deserve answers. I investigate complex claims, work to identify who is responsible, and pursue compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain, and other losses, with clear guidance and personal attention throughout the case.

A slip and fall can cause painful, life-changing injuries. I help people injured by unsafe conditions investigate what happened, preserve evidence, and pursue responsible property owners and insurers. Clients receive clear guidance, personal attention, and determined advocacy throughout their case.

Truck accidents often involve devastating injuries, multiple responsible parties, and powerful insurers. I investigate the driver, trucking company, safety records, and available evidence to build a strong claim. Clients receive experienced advocacy, clear answers, and personal attention throughout

Losing someone because of another party’s negligence is devastating. I help families seek answers, accountability, and compensation while handling their case with compassion and respect. My goal is to ease the legal burden so families can focus on one another during an extraordinarily difficult time

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 25%

Airport Injuries, Dog Bite Injury, Explosion Injury, Broken Bones & Fractures.

39 years

25%
Car Accident 15%

I represent people injured in car accidents caused by careless drivers. I investigate the crash, preserve evidence, document medical and financial losses, and deal directly with insurers to pursue fair compensation through settlement or litigation.

38 years

15%
Insurance 15%

I represent people injured in accidents and policyholders whose insurance claims are denied, delayed, or underpaid. With decades of Illinois insurance-law experience, I pursue fair compensation through negotiation, arbitration, and litigation.

38 years

15%
Slip and Fall Accident 15%

I represent people injured in slip-and-fall accidents caused by unsafe property conditions. I investigate the hazard, preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and deal directly with insurers to pursue compensation through settlement or litiga

38 years

15%
Trucking Accident 15%

I represent people injured in commercial truck crashes. I investigate drivers, trucking companies, safety records, and other evidence, identify responsible parties, and take on insurers to pursue fair compensation through settlement or litigation.

38 years

15%
Wrongful Death 10%

I help families who lost a loved one because someone was careless. I find out what happened, identify who was at fault, and deal with the insurance companies. I seek fair payment while treating each family with care and respect.

38 years

10%
Medical Malpractice 5%

I help patients and families harmed by a medical mistake. I review records, work to find out what went wrong, and identify who may be at fault. I deal with the insurance companies and seek fair payment for the harm caused.

38 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Blumenshine Law Group

117 North Jefferson Street, Suite 203, Chicago, IL, 60661

blumenshinelawgroup.com/attorney-profiles/scott-blumenshine/

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Scott Alan Blumenshine's Reviews

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Posted by Marcella | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

In good hands

I was referred to attorney Blumenshine through a relative who was very confident that I would be in good hands. From the start attorney Blumenshine was very attentive and compassionate. As the case progressed, he assured me that I would become whole again after suffering a broken arm in a traumatic c...ar accident. I am very grateful of the service Blumenshine provided and very satisfied with the outcome.

Posted by Larry | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Scott is the best

Scott worked on my case with a combination of diligence & skill that u will need in a car accident case. His experienced staff is helpful in guiding u with the myriad of documents u will need. I highly recommend that u give Scott a call. U r not just a client for Scott, but a concerned citizen who ...needs the best possible legal assistance at an important time in your life u did not expect. Best attribute is that he is constantly in contact with u, & only a phone call away if u have a question.

Posted by Ariadne | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

It has been a positive experience working with Atty. Scott Blumenshine and his staff Dennice Vergara. I can’t simply thank them enough for helping me every step of the way with my case.They are very helpful and nice to work with. I highly recommend this Scott Blumenshine Law Group.

Posted by CHERYL | July 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Satisfied Client

I am totally satisfied with everything concerning my case, Mr.Blimenshine is a very humble man, He cares about his client, He was always willing to talk me and explain any question or process about my case, not only was he very nice to me and my daughter, His staff as well, Their work is very profes...sional and They work hard to get my daughter and self a pretty nice settlement,,I wii definitely refer Him and his team and He would definitely be the one I would call if ever need again

Posted by Steven | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend BLG

Excellent service. Prompt and fair settlement. Fine and friendly personal attention. I highly recommend the Blumenshine Law Group.

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"Scott is a great guy and an even better attorney. I endorse him."

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Blumenshine Law Group

1999 - 2015

Partner, Law Offices of Meyer & Blumenshine

1992 - 1999

Associate Attorney, Bernard A. Wolfe & Associates

1988 - 1992

Associate Attorney, Coghlan, Joyce, Kukankos & D'Arcy

1987 - 1988

Staff Attorney, Circuit Court Of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois

Associations

2005 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association - Insurance Law Section Council

Co-Chair of Legislation Committee

Illinois State Bar Association - Insurance Law Section Council

Co-chair of Continuing Legal Education Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Harrington v American Family

$500,000.00 Arbitration Award

Caburnay v Norweigan

$3,900,000

Ward v Building Owner

$1,250,000.00

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Education

1987

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Juris Doctor

1984

University of Iowa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Chicago Bar Association

Making the Most of Your Arbitration Hearing

2011

Illinois Insurance Law Update

Illinois Uninsured and Undersinsured Motorist Arbitration

N/A

Insurance Law

Insurance Bad Faith

Publications

2014

2009

The Policy - Illinois State Bar Association Addison v. Faye: Invalid Insurance Policy Exclusions

2008

Thomson West publication Illinois Uninsured and Undersinsured Motorist Law

2008

Illinois State Bar Association Smith v State Farm: Insurance bad faith lawsuit after uninsured motorist claim arbitration hearing

Languages

English

Spanish

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