Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1987
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Languages spoken: ASL, English
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2026 Call today:
312-971-0813
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180 North LaSalle StreetSuite 3650
Chicago, IL 60601 Visit website
Richard J. Rosenblum is an attorney at MDR Law, LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois, serving clients in the city and its surrounding suburbs. His practice is dedicated to medical malpractice, product liability, professional negligence, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. He has been licensed to practice in Illinois and federal courts since 1987, after earning his law degree with honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Mr. Rosenblum has been practicing law for over 35 years, concentrating on cases involving medical negligence and product liability, including mass tort and multidistrict litigation related to medical devices and pharmaceuticals. He is actively involved with the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), where he contributes to the Medical Negligence and Amicus Curiae Committees. His dedication to the legal profession has earned him recognition such as the Harte Amicus Volunteer Award by the ITLA in 2004, 2011 and 2012.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rosenblum has achieved significant verdicts and settlements for his clients. Notable cases include a $12 million settlement for a child born with cerebral palsy, an $11 million settlement for a woman who suffered a stroke, and a $6.5 million verdict for a child with a brain injury due to a missed diagnosis. Other achievements include multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for cases involving undiagnosed medical conditions, injuries due to defective products, catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths.
In addition to his legal work, Mr. Rosenblum is committed to supporting the deaf community, having worked with organizations like National Association for the Deaf, Deaf Equality and the Chicago Hearing Society. He has a strong track record of handling injury matters for deaf clients. Mr. Rosenblum is passionate about his work, finding fulfillment in helping those who have suffered due to negligence. He is proud to collaborate with dedicated colleagues at MDR Law, LLC, to bring justice to their clients. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to advocating for individuals and families in need.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1987, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.mdr-law.com/the-firm/attorneys-staff/richard-j-r...
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $1,250,000 medical malpractice verdict for improper placement of revision knee replacement in 68 year old woman. , 2024
- $1,350,000 settlement plus waiver of $550,000 workers compensation lien in product liability case involving worker struck by product designed, manufactured and installed by defendant. 25 year old man suffered fractured tibia requiring bone graft. , 2024
- $2,675,122 verdict in Wrongful Death of 76 year old man due to medical malpractice resulting from surgery to repair abdominal aortic aneurysm. , 2022
- $4.5 million settlement for 59 year old woman who suffered multiple amputations due to the failure to treat acidosis as a result of infection and sepsis from perforated diverticulum, 2018
- $11 million settlement for failure to diagnose and treat stroke in 29 year old woman resulting in locked-in syndrome, 2018
- $900,000 settlement with hospital for woman with bowel perforation following surgery., 2019
- $1,195,648 verdict for woman struck by door that feel off track in new condo. Plaintiff suffered cervical disc herniation requiring fusion, 2018
Educational Background
- IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law - J.D. with Honors, 1987
- University of Illinois - B.A., 1984
Honors
- Harte Amicus Award, ITLA, 2011
- Harte Amicus Award, ITLA, 2012
- Harte Amicus Award, ITLA, 2004
Industry Groups
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Office location for Richard J. Rosenblum
180 North LaSalle Street
Suite 3650
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-971-0813
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2026
