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No one ever
plans on being injured.
An injury on the job or one that occurs in your daily activities is always unexpected.
It comes out of nowhere. One moment everything is fine. You’re at your workplace or driving home from an appointment and in the
blink of an eye, your life changes.
It can be a serious auto accident or as simple as falling while on the job. e fact is that your life and that of your family have been
traumatized and turned upside down. Perhaps only for a short time, perhaps longer.
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Life goes on.
Capron & Avgerinos can help.
While the most immediate concern is to receive the proper medical and rehabilitation attention, it’s also imperative that you
understand your rights regarding compensation for any serious injuries you have sustained. An erroneous decision at the outset of
a claim can have a damaging impact on the entire process and can affect your recovery.
at’s where we come in.
Whether at home, in the hospital or even over the phone, we are happy to arrange a case evaluation or consult with you for no fee
whatsoever. All claims are accepted on a contigent fee basis which means we are not paid unless you recover compensation for your claim.
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We represent individuals
not insurance companies
or businesses.
We founded Capron & Avgerinos on the principle of providing outstanding legal assistance to the seriously injured throughout
Illinois and Iowa. We have devoted our entire practice to representating individuals in workers’ compensation, personal injury and
wrongful death claims. Over the years, we have helped thousands of clients through the complex and difficult times that come with
any injury.
Our firm is small, allowing us to provide a highly personalized legal experience. Should we have the priviledge of representing you,
your case will receive the direct and personal attention of an attorney, our professional staff and legal assistants, all of whom will
collaborate to provide you with the best possible representation you deserve.
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Simply put,
we fight for your rights.
Top left/clockwise: Nick Avgerinos, Dan Capron,
Michael Rom and Stephen Smalling
rough our relationships with former clients, organized labor and referring attorneys, we have built a solid reputation as a firm that fights
for the rights of individuals and their families traumatized by personal injury or death occurring on or off the job.
Whether you are in need of an attorney or simply have a question about your rights, we are here to asisst you. With attorneys licensed in Illinois and Iowa
practicing in the ares of workers’ compensation and personal injury law, we are uniquely qualified to provide you the answers you are looking for.
Call us today at 1-800-535-4542. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and provide free counsel to assist you in deciding how to proceed.
6. “My clients hire me for my near 30 years of experience as a workers’
compensation attorney and my dispassionate ability to see the entire
playing field—to make the tough calls that need to be made to
win their cases.”
DAN CAPRON
Area(s) of Practice
• Trials and Appeals of Workers’ Compensation Claims
Education
• University of Illinois, Urbana
Bachelor of Arts in History
• Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
Juris Doctor 1981
Memberships
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Board of Directors-Illinois Workers’ Compensation
Lawyers Association
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Author of “Chapter 13, Illinois” Independent
Contractor Status: State by State Legal Guide
(ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1993).
• Big Ten Football Official
Dan Capron is a senior partner of Capron and Avgerinos and a founder of the firm. His sole focus on workers’ compensation law, aggressive representation of his
clients, and long years of experience rank him among the best in his field. With razor sharp insight and meticulous research, he takes end-to-end control of the litigation
process to bring his cases to successful conclusions. Dan handles a variety of workers’ compensation cases, and he has had extensive experience working with clients in
the skilled trades. He understands the specific challenges physical laborers face in the workplace, and in particular, he has represented many union auto mechanics.
In addition to his status as a top notch workers’ compensation attorney, Dan is known for his avocation as a Big Ten football referee. His gridiron experience
makes him a tough opponent in the courtroom and gives him a keen eye for making the right calls for his clients.
7. “We let the clients take an active role in their cases. We explain the process to
them at every step and make sure they understand the actions we’re taking.
We listen, answer their questions, present them with their options, and
give them sound advice.”
NICK AVGERINOS
Area(s) of Practice
• Admitted to practice before the Courts of Illinois
and Iowa
• Trials and Appeals of Workers’ Compensation Claims
in Illinois and Iowa
Education
• University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science
• Drake University School of Law, Des Moines, Iowa
Juris Doctor 1981
Credentials
• AV peer review rated by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
Memberships
• Iowa Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
• Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Chicago Bar Association
Nick Avgerinos is a senior partner of Capron and Avgerinos and a founder of the firm. Nick recognizes that workers and their families often come to him when
an unforeseen or tragic event has occurred—an incident that will change their lives. With that awareness, he exhibits professionalism and dedication to his clients’
interests, always focused on the goal of helping the injured clients and their families. Although Nick handles a variety of workers’ compensation cases, he has had
extensive experience working with union labor, including steelworkers, food and commercial workers, plumbers and steamfitters, carpenters, roofers, electrical workers,
and teamsters, specifically in western Illinois and eastern Iowa. Nick is a frequent speaker about workers’ compensation rights at union gatherings throughout Illinois and Iowa.
Nick’s work on cases before the Illinois and Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissions has earned him the respect of the judiciary and clients for his
forthrightness and cordiality.
8. “I never lose sight of the personal nature of a case, of how an injury affects each
client, economically and emotionally. That’s why I keep my clients involved in the
process, walking them through options and explaining ramifications while
appreciating their needs and keeping their goals front and center.”
STEPHEN SMALLING
Area(s) of Practice
• Admitted to practice before the Courts of Illinois
(1984) and Iowa (1986)
• Practice limited to the trials and appeals of plaintiff
personal injury and workers’ compensation claims
Education
• University of Iowa (1981)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
• John Marshall Law School, Chicago (1984)
Juris Doctor, with Distinction
Memberships
• Federal Trial Bar, U.S.D.C. Northern District of Illinois
• Arbitrator-Circuit Court of Cook County, mandatory
arbitration program
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
Steve approaches each client as an individual with unique concerns, and he is committed to helping him or her understand the complexities of the
legal system. He engages in a step-by-step dialogue, first laying out options and taking into consideration the client’s input on how to proceed with the case.
His goal: To provide the best possible outcome under the law.
9. “I help my clients understand what their rights are under the Illinois Workers’
Compensation Act so they can receive the maximum benefits they are entitled to
under the law.”
MICHAEL ROM
Area(s) of Practice
• Trials and Appeals of Illinois Workers’
Compensation Claims
Education
• Loyola University, Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History
• Depaul University, Chicago
Juris Doctor 1993
Memberships
• Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Mike Rom joined Capron and Avgerinos in 1993. He specializes in representing injured workers in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
and is committed to educating his clients about their rights. Mike takes a hands-on approach to every case, explaining a client’s rights at every step of the process.
He has traveled extensively throughout the world, and is used to interacting with people of many different cultures. He is an empathetic, honest, and straightforward
counsel who works tirelessly on behalf of his clients.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PERSONAL INJURY
Work Related Injuries
Construction Injuries • Factory Accidents • Repetitive Trauma
Back and Joint Injuries • Head Injuries • Heart Attacks • Spinal Cord Injuries • Death Claims
Find out more.
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