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Bradford Clark Bucklin
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About Bradford

Any kind of car or truck accident, Any kind of Workers' Comp. accident. All kinds of help.

I truly love to help people in their injury cases (an injury is how I got into law). I appreciate the chance to step in and help out. I have tried (and appealed) many cases over 34 years, and have tried injury cases for 28 years. I have been trying Workers' Comp. and personal injury cases since 1987, and have been teaching those subjects (and Social Security Disability) since 1992.

Practice areas

Car accidentWorkers compensationPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 40%

    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

  2. Workers compensation: 40%

    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

  3. Car accident: 20%

    34 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

984 Clocktower Dr., Suite A
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Bradford C Bucklin, Attorney at Law

984 Clocktower Dr., Suite A
Springfield, IL, 62704

Website
bucklinbradford.com

984 Clocktower Dr Suite A
Springfield, IL, 62704

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law198012/06/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1190
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2020
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2019
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2018
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2017
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2016
Super LawyerSuperLawyers2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ownerBucklin Law Office1997 - Present
partnerBucklin & McIntyre1991 - 1997
attorneyCalandrino, Logan & Bucklin1989 - 1991
attorneyCalandrino, Logan & LaMarca1987 - 1991
attorneyDelano Law Offices1985 - 1987
Assistant State's AttorneySangamon County State's Attorney's Office1982 - 1985
attorneyMiller, Pfaff, Garner & Terlizzi1980 - 1981
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Social Security Disability BootcampEffective Hearing Tactics2012
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisAccidents and Causal Connections2006
Springfield MagazineFacts of Workers' Compensation2001
Springfield MagazineSocial Security Disability2000
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Southern Illinois University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor Southern Illinois Universtiy1980
University of IllinoisBA1977
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Workers' Compensation Update in ILWhat is an Accident?2014
Workers' Compensation Update in IllinoisAccidents and Causal Connections2014
Social Security Disability BootcampEffective Hearing Tactics2012
Handling a Social Security Disability CaseSucceed at the Administrative Law Judge Hearing2011
Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury CasesImportant Initial Considerations2009
Workers' Compensation Update in IlllinoisAccidents and Causal Connections2008
Advanced Workers' CompensationMedical Issues and their Role in the Complex Claim2008
Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury ClientsKey Issues that Arise During the Settlement Process2007
Basic Workers' Compensation in IllinoisAccidents and Causal Relationships2006
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisAccidents and Causal Relationships2005
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisBenefits2005
Advanced Workers' Compensation in IllinoisVocational Rehabilitation2002
Introduction to Workers' CompensationBenefits2001
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisBenefits2001
An Introduction to Workers' Compensation in IllinoisBenefits2001
Advanced Workers' Compensation in IllinoisMedical Issues in the Complex Claim2000
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisBenefits2000
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisBenefits1999
An Introduction to Workers' Compensation in IllinoisVocational Rehabilitation1999
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisVocational Rehabilitation1999
Workers' Compensation Hearings in IllinoisNow That The Claim has Been Filed, What Do i Do?1999
Workers' Compensation Hearings in IllinoisThe Hearing and Appeals1999
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisVocational Rehabilitation1998
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisVocational Rehabilitation1997
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisHearings1997
Advanced Workers' Compensation in IllinoisMedical issues and Litigation Techniques1996
Advanced Workers' Compensation in IllinoisRecent Changes in the Law, Ethical Obligations and Litigation Techniques1996
Workers' Compensation in IllinoisProcedure from Filing of Claim through Arbitration1995
Advanced Workers' Compensation in IllinoisMedical Treatment and Evidence, Mental Stress Claims and Death Claims1994
Advanced Workers' Compensation in IllinoisCausal Relationships, Appellate Process and Practice1993
Injuries in the Workplace: The Illinois Workers' Compensation Claims ProcessAn Accident Has Occurred1992
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
[name withheld at client's request]$1,850,000
Welch v. WackenhutPermanent total disability was awarded, along with lifetime medical benefits, along with temporary total disability and surgical bills and PTSD treatment.
Sharp v. Robertsjury verdict for plaintiff
Hawley v. Wilsonverdict for plaintiff of $1,660,000

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Workers Compansation

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Mr. Bradford Bucklin is my W/C Atty he is very trustworthy, Dependable & very knowledgeable. He has won all of my court cases & all appeals.

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Mr. Bucklin was very helpful in my consultation with him. He explained the steps I needed to take and was not just pushing for me to hire him. He seems very trustworthy and honest.
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Adam Studnicki

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
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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
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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
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I have found Mr. Bucklin's comments here at Avvo to be insightful. I endorse Bradford Bucklin.

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-33%