Pilsen Law Center

Attorney Arturo Jáuregui (summary)

• Founder of Jauregui and Associates, P.C.
• Formerly with the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) for 10 years, including four years as director
• Testified before the U.S. Congress in support of fair immigration laws
• Argued a bilingual education case before the Federal Circuit Court, helping establish federal guidelines for bilingual education in Illinois

Attorney Edward James Santiago (summary)

• Early experience in the Civil Appeals Division of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, handling cases before Illinois appellate courts and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
• Former in-house counsel for City Colleges of Chicago and the Chicago Board of Education Law Department
• Former litigation associate at national labor law firm Seyfarth Shaw
• Later joined Jauregui and Associates to focus on litigation on behalf of injured clients

• Personal injury – injuries from car accidents, falls, and other incidents caused by another party's negligence.
• Workers compensation – work-related injuries and illnesses, including help securing medical care, benefits, and wage compensation.
• Medical malpractice / medical negligence – injuries caused by medical errors such as surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, or lack of treatment.

Clients we serve

• Individuals and families injured in accidents or due to negligence
• Workers hurt on the job who need medical care and wage protection
• People harmed by medical negligence

Community focus and location

• Based in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood
• Serves clients across Chicago and surrounding areas
• For over 40 years, the firm's attorneys have represented immigrant communities
• Immigration or citizenship status does not limit or affect a person's right to seek compensation when they have suffered damages due to someone else's negligence

No fees unless you win (contingency-based representation)

• No payment unless the firm wins your case.
• The firm does not charge legal fees until it has obtained compensation for your case.
• You do not have to pay anything upfront to have the firm handle your injury, workers compensation, or medical malpractice case.

How the firm helps pursue compensation

When the firm takes on a case, it works to recover compensation that can include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress

Specific settlement amounts and outcomes depend on the facts of each case.

Contact details

• Main phone: (312) 422-1300
• Additional phone: (312) 781-9203
• Email: plc@pilsenlawcenter.com

Office hours and availability

• Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Phone and online inquiries: You can contact the office any day and time; the firm offers 24/7 availability for people who need legal help.

Flexible meeting options

• Home visits available when needed
• Hospital visits available for injured clients
• Transportation can be arranged to help clients meet with their attorney

Examples of notable matters

• Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans – justice and a major settlement obtained for those affected.
• UIC student severely injured by private school bus – $3 million policy-limit settlement.
• Police chase case – City Council approved a $3.5 million settlement.

These examples illustrate the firm's experience handling serious injury and wrongful death matters. Individual case outcomes depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

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