James P. Ginzkey, Trial Attorney

Law Firm Overview

Jim Ginzkey is committed to helping injured people recover fair compensation. He also helps bereaved families--who have lost a loved one as the result of such conduct-- recover monetary damages.

With over 25 years of trial experience in state and federal courts throughout Illinois, Jim knows how to get injured clients and their families the compensation they need to go on with their lives. Put his knowledge, skill, and resources to work for you in any of the following areas of personal injury law:

• Medical Malpractice
• Wrongful Death
• Car / Auto Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Products Liability
• Legal Malpractice
• Nursing Home Abuse

Jim knows how to get results. That is one of the reasons he has been recognized as a "Leading Lawyer" in Illinois by the publishers of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. He understands how to investigate and prepare a case according to the unique circumstances each matter presents. He effectively negotiates with insurance companies or their lawyers, and knows how to win favorable jury verdicts. Jim Ginzkey knows the people of downstate Illinois. Like the people in these communities, he believes in finding practical solutions to problems.

Why not have a leading lawyer who knows how to get results on your side? Put Jim Ginzkey’s experience to work for you.

When necessary, Jim is available to meet with clients at home or in the hospital, at night or on weekends by appointment. The initial consultation is free, and he charges:

No fee unless he recovers damages for you

Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Premises and Construction Accidents
Getting Your Medical Bills Paid

Frequent Case Types

• Industrial Accident in Bloomington, IL
• Semi-Truck Accident in Bloomington, IL
• Spinal Cord Injury in Bloomington, IL

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Product Liability
• Medical Malpractice
• Birth Injury
• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Representative Cases

• Redarowicz v. Ohlendorf, 92 Ill.2d 171, 441 NE2d 324 (1982)
• National Bank of Monticello v. Quinn, 126 Ill.2d 129, 553 NE2d 846 (1989)
• Clemons v. Mechanical Devices, 184 Ill.2d 328, 704 NE2d 403 (1998)
• Pegram v. Hendrich, 530 U.S. 211, 120 S.Ct.2143 (2000)

West Practice Categories

Car Accident, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Birth Injury, Trucking Accidents