Kevin T. Veugeler
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Healy Scanlon Veugeler Gannon, LLC
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1996
Education: University of Illinois College of Law
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312-977-0100
Healy Scanlon Veugeler Gannon, LLC
161 North Clark StSuite 2200
Chicago, IL 60601 Visit website
Kevin T. Veugeler is a distinguished attorney at the esteemed law firm Healy Scanlon Veugeler Gannon, based in Chicago, Illinois. With a focus on personal injury law, he offers a wealth of experience in handling complex cases involving truck collisions, medical malpractice, construction accidents, workers' compensation and wrongful death. His dedication to justice and his clients' well-being is evident in his meticulous approach to each case, ensuring that every client receives the utmost in legal representation.
Mr. Veugeler's academic foundation is rooted in his undergraduate studies at Northern Illinois University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. He further honed his legal acumen at the University of Illinois College of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1996. His commitment to legal excellence is reflected in his perfect "10.0" rating on Avvo, accompanied by numerous positive client testimonials that attest to his skillful advocacy and compassionate client service.
As an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, Mr. Veugeler is deeply involved in the legal community. His admission to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois further underscores his comprehensive legal capabilities.
With a professional journey of nearly 30 years marked by a steadfast dedication to securing justice for those affected by personal injury, Mr. Veugeler’s reputation for his legal prowess and integrity has established him as a trusted legal advisor who works relentlessly for his clients.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1996, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.hsvglaw.com/kevin-t-veugeler
Bar / Professional Activity
- Illinois State Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee - Cook County
- Illinois State Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee - Cook County, Chair
- Elected to represent Cook County, Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, 2007
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1996
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Member
- Illinois, 1996
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, now the American Association for Justice (ATLA/AAJ), Member
- Elected to represent Cook County, Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, 2010
- Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section Council, Chair, 2012-2013
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, Board of Directors
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $9.2 million verdict for a laborer fatally injured on a jobsite
- $2.25 million recovery for a sprinkler fitter injured in an auto accident
- $3 million for an Irish immigrant injured in a trucking case
- $4 million in benefits for a sprinkler fitter that fell on a job site
- $5 million for a sprinkler fitter injured on a job site
- $6 million verdict for a carpenter injured while working
- $7.5 million settlement for an immigrant injured in a car accident
- $8.5 million verdict for a sprinkler fitter injured on a construction site
Pro bono / Community Service
- Advisory Board for Our Lady of Tepeyac
- Catholic School in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago
Educational Background
- Northern Illinois University, Honors: Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts degree, 1993
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Topic: Insurance Bad Faith Claims, Lecturer, Settlement, Liens & Insurance, ITLA, 2010
- Topic: Liens, Lecturer, Update and Review Seminar, ITLA, 2003
- Topic: Trials in our Current Culture, Lecturer, Tort Law Trends, ITLA, 2005
- Topic: Tort Immunity, Moderator, Claims against Governmental Agencies, ISBA, 2006
- Topic: Initial Investigation, Lecturer, Winning the Big Case, IICLE, 2003
- Topic: Defective Car Seats for Children, Author, Child Restraint Systems, Irish American News, 2007
- Topic: Intersectional Collisions, Author, Proving Fault in Auto Accident Cases, IICLE, 2007
- Topic: Use of Request to Admit, Author, Tort Trends, ISBA, 2006
- Topic: The Health Care Services Lien Act, Author, Tort Trends, ISBA, 2003
- Topic: Ethics, Moderator, Ethical Considerations for the Tort Lawyer, ISBA, 2009
- Topic: Tort Law, Moderator, Tort Law Nuts and Bolts, ISBA, 2008
- Topic: Law of Experts, Lecturer, Expert Witnesses, ISBA, 2008
- Topic: Case Note: Forsythe v. Clark USA, Author, Tort Trends, ISBA, 2009
- Lecturer, ERISA Liens, ISBA CLE, 2011
Honors
- One of Illinois' "40 attorneys under 40" to watch, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2010
- Perfect "10.0" rating on Avvo
Office location for Kevin T. Veugeler
161 North Clark St
Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-977-0100
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2011