Ryan, Ryan & Viglione - Waukegan, IL

Elite Trial Advocacy and Compassionate Client Care in Waukegan

When catastrophic injuries occur due to negligence, victims need powerhouse advocates who combine legal skill with deep empathy. Headquartered on West Madison Street across from the Lake County courthouse, Ryan, Ryan & Viglione has served Northern Illinois residents for over four decades. Operating under the motto Integrity, Compassion, and Results, the family-owned practice delivers dedicated representation backed by tens of millions of dollars in historic recoveries.

The firm's attorneys bring distinguished credentials to every case. Founding partners Philip J. Ryan and Kathleen Hennessy Ryan each maintain the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. Kathleen Ryan, a former registered nurse, offers medical knowledge that dismantles complex healthcare defenses. Partner Michael M. Viglione, recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, has secured record-setting verdicts across Illinois, including a landmark $15 million medical malpractice recovery. When you need to hire a lawyer with proven trial credibility or find a lawyer who treats your family with genuine respect, Ryan, Ryan & Viglione stands as a premier choice.

Comprehensive Catastrophic Injury Practice Areas

Ryan, Ryan & Viglione concentrates exclusively on representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic harm or lost loved ones:

• Motor Vehicle Collisions: Acting as car accident lawyers, truck accident lawyers, and motorcycle accident lawyers, the firm manages complex highway wrecks, semi-truck violations, and collisions causing spinal trauma or brain injuries.
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents: Representing commuters and cyclists struck by careless motorists, the firm serves as dedicated pedestrian injury lawyers and bicycle injury lawyers, holding distracted and impaired drivers fully liable.
• Medical Malpractice and Hospital Negligence: Drawing on attorney Kathleen Ryan's medical background, the firm excels as leading medical malpractice lawyers, handling surgical mistakes, medication errors, failure to diagnose serious illnesses, arterial clot mismanagement, and anesthesia complications.
• Premises Liability and Fall Injuries: Serving as proven slip and fall injury lawyers, the attorneys hold property management firms and commercial property owners accountable for negligent parking lot maintenance, structural hazards, and unsafe conditions.
• Construction Accidents and Workplace Injuries: Working as workers' compensation lawyers, the firm litigates third-party claims against negligent contractors and suppliers for roof falls, scaffold collapses, and machinery trauma.
• Wrongful Death Litigation: When negligence leads to fatal consequences, the firm serves as compassionate wrongful death lawyers, seeking substantial financial compensation for surviving family members to cover medical costs, funeral expenses, and loss of financial support.
• Dog Bites and Animal Attacks: The practice also acts as experienced dog bite injury lawyers, helping severe bite victims recover full damages for nerve damage and scarring under Illinois statutes.

A Family Approach Backed by Proven Results

At Ryan, Ryan & Viglione, clients are treated like family rather than case numbers. The firm utilizes a unique team approach, meaning every attorney at the firm is actively familiar with your case and collaborates to develop the best trial strategy. The firm's administrative staff is fluent in Spanish, welcoming all Spanish-speaking clients and ensuring clear, uninterrupted communication.

The firm operates on a contingency fee model, meaning you pay zero upfront costs and owe no legal fees unless they successfully recover compensation for you. The attorneys also provide free, confidential consultations to review your case and explain your legal options. If you or a loved one need an attorney in Waukegan following a catastrophic injury or tragic loss, contact Ryan, Ryan & Viglione today to secure dedicated, proven advocacy.