Any kind of car or truck accident, Any kind of Workers' Comp. accident. All kinds of help.
Practice areas
Personal injury is one of the most satisfying, yet difficult, areas of law. Unfortunately, many badly injured people, or families of their deceased family members, are treated poorly by insurers. I have tried approximately 80-90 jury trials and have had a verdict of $1,660,000.
34 years, 300 cases
Many people are terribly injured at work. Workers deserve to be repaid by their employers for their efforts to help their employers and getting hurt for their efforts. I have concentrated in Workers' Compensation since 1987. I have handled many trials and appeals in the Workers' Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate Courts. I have been teaching it since 1992 in continuing education (now continuing legal education) courses for lawyers and insurance adjusters.
34 years, 900 cases
34 years
Languages spoken
English
Bradford C Bucklin, Attorney at Law
984 Clocktower Dr., Suite A
Springfield, IL, 62704
984 Clocktower Dr Suite A
Springfield, IL, 62704
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1980 | 12/06/2020 |
Legal answers | 1190 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2005 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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owner | Bucklin Law Office | 1997 - Present |
partner | Bucklin & McIntyre | 1991 - 1997 |
attorney | Calandrino, Logan & Bucklin | 1989 - 1991 |
attorney | Calandrino, Logan & LaMarca | 1987 - 1991 |
attorney | Delano Law Offices | 1985 - 1987 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office | 1982 - 1985 |
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attorney | Miller, Pfaff, Garner & Terlizzi | 1980 - 1981 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Social Security Disability Bootcamp | Effective Hearing Tactics | 2012 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Accidents and Causal Connections | 2006 |
Springfield Magazine | Facts of Workers' Compensation | 2001 |
Springfield Magazine | Social Security Disability | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southern Illinois University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor Southern Illinois Universtiy | 1980 |
University of Illinois | BA | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Workers' Compensation Update in IL | What is an Accident? | 2014 |
Workers' Compensation Update in Illinois | Accidents and Causal Connections | 2014 |
Social Security Disability Bootcamp | Effective Hearing Tactics | 2012 |
Handling a Social Security Disability Case | Succeed at the Administrative Law Judge Hearing | 2011 |
Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases | Important Initial Considerations | 2009 |
Workers' Compensation Update in Illlinois | Accidents and Causal Connections | 2008 |
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Advanced Workers' Compensation | Medical Issues and their Role in the Complex Claim | 2008 |
Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients | Key Issues that Arise During the Settlement Process | 2007 |
Basic Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Accidents and Causal Relationships | 2006 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Accidents and Causal Relationships | 2005 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Benefits | 2005 |
Advanced Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Vocational Rehabilitation | 2002 |
Introduction to Workers' Compensation | Benefits | 2001 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Benefits | 2001 |
An Introduction to Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Benefits | 2001 |
Advanced Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Medical Issues in the Complex Claim | 2000 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Benefits | 2000 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Benefits | 1999 |
An Introduction to Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Vocational Rehabilitation | 1999 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Vocational Rehabilitation | 1999 |
Workers' Compensation Hearings in Illinois | Now That The Claim has Been Filed, What Do i Do? | 1999 |
Workers' Compensation Hearings in Illinois | The Hearing and Appeals | 1999 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Vocational Rehabilitation | 1998 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Vocational Rehabilitation | 1997 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Hearings | 1997 |
Advanced Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Medical issues and Litigation Techniques | 1996 |
Advanced Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Recent Changes in the Law, Ethical Obligations and Litigation Techniques | 1996 |
Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Procedure from Filing of Claim through Arbitration | 1995 |
Advanced Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Medical Treatment and Evidence, Mental Stress Claims and Death Claims | 1994 |
Advanced Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Causal Relationships, Appellate Process and Practice | 1993 |
Injuries in the Workplace: The Illinois Workers' Compensation Claims Process | An Accident Has Occurred | 1992 |
Case name | Outcome |
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[name withheld at client's request] | $1,850,000 |
Welch v. Wackenhut | Permanent total disability was awarded, along with lifetime medical benefits, along with temporary total disability and surgical bills and PTSD treatment. |
Sharp v. Roberts | jury verdict for plaintiff |
Hawley v. Wilson | verdict for plaintiff of $1,660,000 |
Posted by Michael
Mon Jul 06 2015
Posted by Karla
Mon Nov 05 2018
Mr. Bucklin is a well-respected lawyer and a valuable asset to this community. His dedication to the law and his clients is admirable.
Craig Hopkins, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Bucklin has a sharp legal mind. He has years of professional experience and the skills necessary to maximize your recovery. I endorse this lawyer without reservation.
Jeff Gould, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Bucklin is well respected in the legal community and for injury law. He demonstrates his knowledge and provides a public service to those in need providing helpful and insightful answers on AVVO. Clients would do well to retain Bradford as counsel. I endorse this lawyer.
Karim Arzadi, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have found Mr. Bucklin's comments here at Avvo to be insightful. I endorse Bradford Bucklin.