Matthew B. Walker, Partner, Chicago Illinois

After completing his term of service with the United States Army’s 24th Infantry Division, Matt went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a law degree from the John Marshall Law School. A partner in the firm’s workers’ compensation practice, Matt focuses on representing injured workers before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, and in the Illinois courts.

Matt has obtained numerous decisions and settlements for his clients, including the following:

• $299,000 for a union sheet metal worker who suffered decreased lung capacity resulting from exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace.

• $150,000 for an injured worker who suffered nerve damage to her upper extremities as a result of her repetitive job duties as an assembler.

• A favorable decision for a cable installer who required surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of repetitive work activities.

• A favorable decision for a member of UAW Local 145 who was denied treatment and benefits for injuries to his foot resulting from his work as a welder. His injuries resulted in the need for multiple surgical procedures. The Arbitrator awarded weekly benefits and medical treatment. The Commission affirmed the Arbitrator’s decision.

• A favorable decision on behalf of a Teamster who sustained injuries to his back while driving over rough terrain in the course and scope of his employment. The Arbitrator awarded penalties against the company for unreasonable and vexatious denial of benefits.

Some of Matt’s more recent settlements and decisions include the following:

• $302,000 for a laborer who injured his back, and required surgery followed by vocational rehabilitation and job placement.

• $225,000 for a truck driver who sustained injuries to her shoulder requiring multiple surgeries followed by vocational rehabilitation and job placement.

• A favorable decision on behalf of an immigrant worker who suffered a broken leg when he fell while working for a construction company. The Arbitrator awarded a total of $112,094.78 in benefits plus an additional $69,500.91 in fees and penalties against the employer for unreasonable and vexatious delay in payment of benefits.

• $100,000 for an immigrant worker who injured her leg when she fell in the course and scope of her employment, requiring surgical intervention.

Bar Admissions:
• State of Illinois
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education:
• John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois J.D.
• University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships:
• American Association for Justice, Member
• Illinois State Bar Association, Member
• DuPage County Bar Association
• Sanganmon County Bar Association
• Kane County Bar Association, Member
• Thomas More Law Center, Affiliate Attorneyy

Languages:
• Spanish