Making a Difference One Client At a Time
Making a Difference One Client At a Time
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Our compassionate personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping injured victims and their families recover financially and emotionally after a catastrophic event, like a car accident or vaccine injury.
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Meet Attorney Joe Shannon | Making a Difference in the Lives of Real People
Every single day, attorney Joe Shannon asks himself, “Am I making a difference?” If he’s making a difference in the lives of his family, community, and clients, he knows he’s on the right path. As a personal injury attorney in Chicago, Joe enjoys representing the underdog and coming through for folks when they need it most.
Joe grew up in a small town in Washington state. (He's number 9 of 10 kids in his family.) From an early age, his parents ingrained values of selflessness. They made sure to take care of their neighbors and community first.
His family didn’t make a lot of money, but they had rich relationships with each other and their neighbors. His parents taught him that it’s important to be there when people need you most when they’re vulnerable.
Joe says, “My whole life has been the American dream – from being 1 of 10 kids from a lower-income family to being able to use those gifts that I’ve gotten from my family and my education to help people who really need us.”
From Defending Insurance Companies to Representing the Vulnerable
With over 30 years of experience, Joe founded our personal injury firm, Shannon Law Group, P.C., in 2009. Before he represented seriously injured folks, Joe sat on the other side of the table. He represented big insurance companies and corporations for the first eight years of his career. He was with another personal injury firm before starting SLG.
Joe left the insurance industry because he wanted to make a difference for real folks who don’t have anyone to protect their rights after a catastrophic accident.
Joe’s past experience as an insurance defense lawyer gives him an edge over them today. He knows the “inside baseball” of their trade. He knows the games that insurance companies and their lawyers play to screw over injured folks and ultimately underpay their claims. Today, he uses this insider knowledge against them when representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
For example, he fought and won the largest verdict in Will County in 2005. But he understands that our past accomplishments should not be the focus of our personal injury law firm. Our team focuses on what we can do today for our clients and families.
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, Joe would be happy to sit down with you and explore your options. Text him at (312) 847-2428 to get started.
Why Work With Our Injury Attorneys?
There's one thing you should know about us: We only take cases worthy of being tried in front of a jury. Because of this, we have the time, knowledge, and experience to go above and beyond for you - unlike other personal injury attorneys who have hundreds or thousands of cases. Our expert team will go out of their way to make sure you and your family are in the best position possible in the eyes of the law.
What's more, we have an inside scoop on the insurance industry. Before he represented injured people, lead attorney Joe Shannon represented corporations and their insurers. He sat on the other side of the table, so he knows what the insurance company will offer and what they won't offer. Since founding Shannon Law Group, Joe secured the largest verdict in Will County history and achieved other multi-figure settlements and verdicts in Illinois.
As our satisfied clients can attest, we come through for them when they need it most. We take our responsibility to our clients seriously. We'll examine every angle of your case, and we promise to go the extra mile to get the compensation you deserve--not what the insurance company thinks your claim is worth. Read our reviews and testimonials to see what other people have said about us.
When you hire us to represent you after a catastrophic injury, you're helping yourself and your family. Why? Because our job is to bear the burden of dealing with insurance companies and their lawyers so that you can focus on your own recovery. Our personal injury lawyers take those stressors off your shoulders, so you don't have to worry about them anymore. (And if you do have any concerns, our team is available anytime to speak with you.) We also work on a contingency fee basis, so we pay for any costs related to your case. We will never send you a bill for any expenses, either.
We also understand the case isn't about us--it's about you. At Shannon Law Group, our top priority is to help you move forward toward a successful and secure future. Our Chicago attorneys will always put your interests first. We'll get to know you personally, too. We'll come to your house and talk to your family. We'll witness with our own eyes how this tragedy impacts you every day so we can tell your story to a jury.
You will never be treated like a transaction or a case at our law firm. When your case has resolved, our relationship doesn't end the moment we hand you a check. We'll stay in touch with you and help you and your family in whatever ways we can.
We will always keep you updated on your case. You will never wait for days for us to return your call, and your calls will never be transferred to voicemail. We'll make sure to return your call within 24 hours if you leave a message. If you have a question about your case, you will speak with the lawyer handling your case. No question is too big or too small for us.
We Get Results That Make a Difference
$7.775 M Verdict for Multi-Vehicle Truck Crash Victim and Family
$7,775,000
$5 Million Settlement for Truck Crash Victim
$5,000,000
$4.825 Million Settlement for Injured Forklift Operator in Truck Rollaway Crash
$4,825,000
Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re seriously injured and someone else is at fault, hiring a lawyer can be one of the best you can do for yourself and your case. People represented by an experienced lawyer often recover significantly more money than they would if they didn’t. Why? Because insurance adjusters and companies know that you don’t fully understand the value of your case.
As trial lawyers, we know how to investigate and add significant value to your case. When you hire a lawyer, you’re leveling the playing field between you and the insurance company. We also take the stress off of your shoulders so you can focus on getting better.
When you contact Shannon Law Group, one of our lawyers will personally review your case at no cost to you. If we can help you, we will. If we’re unable to help you, we will refer you to another lawyer who can. Call us 24/7 at (312) 578-9501 to get started.
At Shannon Law Group, we are paid on a contingency fee basis. What does that mean? We don’t get paid until we come through for you at the end of your case. We take a fee when we achieve a settlement or award for you.
If we are unable to come through for you, we will absorb the costs of your case. As our client, you will never receive a bill or invoice from our office.
In the United States, every state has a statute of limitations (or deadline) for filing an injury lawsuit. This deadline varies from 1-3 years. In Illinois, you typically have two years to file a lawsuit. That’s why it’s important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after car accident or injury.
However, you should still contact a lawyer even if you believe your time has run out. It may not be too late to pursue a lawsuit. Contact us today to get started.
