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I live my clients’ cases and use my legal expertise to fight and win for them as if their case was my own.
Brad Pollock is a nationally recognized trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals and families devastated by catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Known for delivering exceptional results in high-stakes litigation, Brad has secured numerous multi-million and record-setting recoveries—both at trial and through settlement—many of which have garnered media attention.
What distinguishes Brad is perspective. He began his career defending insurance companies and corporations, giving him rare insight into how the other side evaluates, defends, and tries cases. He now leverages that knowledge exclusively for plaintiffs—anticipating defense strategies, exposing weaknesses, and maximizing recovery for his clients.
Brad focuses his practice on complex, high-exposure cases, including medical malpractice, construction negligence, transportation and trucking litigation, traumatic brain injury, and wrongful death. He is not only committed to achieving justice for his clients, but also to driving systemic change that prevents future harm.
Clients benefit from a hands-on, trial-focused approach—where preparation, precision, and relentless advocacy drive outcomes.
Brad’s reputation extends well beyond the courtroom. He has been repeatedly entrusted with leadership roles by the Illinois Supreme Court, including service on its Character and Fitness Committee (2010-2020 – 4 years as Chair); Civil Jury Instruction Committee (2015-2023); and Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) Review Board, limited to nine members statewide,(2019-present).
The legal community has also recognized Brad’s accomplishments. Brad was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the lawyers on its ‘The Top 100’ list in Illinois. Brad was named “Lawyer of the Year” by the DuPage County Bar Association in 2016. He has been selected by his peers in Illinois as a “Super Lawyer” in personal injury since 2008, an Illinois “Leading Lawyer” a “Top 100 TrialLawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers since 2013. He also holds a “Superb” rating from AVVO.
Brad is a regularly invited lecturer for many respected professional organizations and institutions, including the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Midwestern University, among many others. He is asked to speak on advanced litigation strategy, medical malpractice and other complex legal topics throughout Illinois and across the country.
Brad concentrates his legal practice in areas that include:
$28,240,987.50 recovery
On behalf of Plaintiffs who were injured or killed during an explosion at a chemical manufacturing plant at Plaintiffs’ workplace. The Plaintiffs also received waivers of workers’ compensation liens totaling over $650,000.00.
$18.6 million recovery
In Cook County, for a Chicago construction worker who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling from a defective piece of construction equipment – a scissor lift.
$12 million recovery
For a woman killed in an interstate highway collision with a truck.
$7.5 million recovery
For a woman who sustained vertebral and rib fractures, pneumothorax, disc herniation and bowel/bladder incontinence when her vehicle was struck by a commercial work van. She was required to undergo anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery.
$7.3 million medical malpractice verdict in Cook County
Following a surgeon’s failure to completely remove a woman’s benign facial tumor.
$7 million recovery in Cook County
For a union pipefitter who suffered knee injuries while working in muddy conditions.
$5.7 million recovery in DuPage County
For a spinal cord injury following a spinal surgery.
$5.35 million recovery in Cook County
For a fractured leg resulting from a golf cart rollover, which was in part from an unsafe cart path.
$5 million recovery in Cook County
For the death of a woman with less than a five-year life expectancy from complications following an intervention cardiology procedure.
$4.725 million construction negligence recovery
For a concrete laborer who sustained a fall through an open hole, resulting in an ankle fracture (tibial plateau fracture).
$4.5 million medical malpractice recovery
For the family of a 1-year-old boy who died from meningitis after being misdiagnosed by a hospital and discharged home.
$4.275 million medical negligence recovery
For a man who developed leg ischemia and lost his leg after undergoing emergency heart surgery and being placed on ECMO.
$3.7 million construction negligence recovery
For an iron worker who was injured due to an unsafe work platform/wooden bridge, resulting in injury to his lumbar spine and fusion surgery.
$3.75 million medical negligence recovery
For the family of a 53-year-old woman who died in the hospital following routine back surgery due to her obstructive sleep apnea not being properly monitored.
$3.125 million record recovery in DuPage County
For an ankle injury following a golf cart vehicle rollover accident.
$3.1 million medical negligence recovery in Cook County
On behalf of a 5-year-old girl, following the misplacement of a central venous catheter, resulting in a stroke.
$2.6 million recovery
For a motorcyclist struck in a construction zone.
$2.55 million in DuPage County
For a young woman injured by an unattended motor vehicle that struck and severely injured her leg.
$2.5 million medical malpractice verdict in Cook County
For a man who experienced hearing loss and imbalance following a failed ear surgery.
$2.25 million Will County medical malpractice recovery
For a failure to diagnose retroperitoneal bleed following a pelvic fracture.
$1.75 medical malpractice recovery in Cook County
Resulting from a delay in the diagnosis of an occluded artery in the patient’s leg following a surgical procedure that resulted in nerve damage.
$1.75 million medical malpractice recovery in DuPage County
Resulting from a delay in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
$1.5 million resolution of DuPage County
Medical malpractice wrongful death cause of action involving the death of a 2-day-old, prematurely born infant.
$1.1 million record medical malpractice verdict in Will County
On behalf of an 82-year-old woman who sustained a nerve injury during an endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery.
If you were injured in a Chicago accident and need help, reach out to Mr. Pollock today. Claim your free consultation by calling (312) 586-1700 or filling out our online contact form.