Frank Bertuca
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Frank Bertuca
Biography
Frank J. Bertuca, an aggressive litigator, has obtained millions of dollars in benefits on behalf of his clients. He is one of a select group of lawyers to obtain rarely awarded penalties and attorneys’ fees against United Airlines, American Airlines and major automotive manufacturing and insurance companies for their unreasonable conduct denying benefits to injured workers.
He proudly represents injured workers in courts throughout Illinois, including those in the airline, automotive, manufacturing, construction, law enforcement and fire protection industries. Frank has numerous trial victories and settlements for members of the AFA, ALPA, APFA, FOP, Grain Millers, IAFF, lEA, MAP, SEIU, Teamsters, TWU, UAW and many others.
In the past two years Frank has recovered over $1.5 million dollars for injured police officers and firefighters. He has helped thousands of flight attendants with occupational or IODs (Injury On Duty). Frank has also helped union and non-union workers that have suffered repetitive trauma causing wrist, elbow and rotator cuff injuries from assembly work. Additionally, the National Trial Lawyers named Frank one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Leading Lawyers named him a Top Attorney in 2016.
Frank is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association. Frank and his family volunteer with UKANDU Chicago and support impoverished children through World Vision International.
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca
Year: 1999 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Current)
Illinois State Bar Member (Current)
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (Current)
Publications
Workers' Compensation Notebook -Determining Permanent Partial Disability Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund (2016)
Awards
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William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 2016.0
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Top Attorney
Leading Lawyers 2016.0
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Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Note: 2019
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Education
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Illinois State University B.S. (1988)
Year: 1988
Honors: He was a founding member of ISU's Trial Advocacy Team.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (1991)
Year: 1991
Honors: Member of the Moot Court Society
Speaking Engagements
Preferred Providers, Workers' Compensation Institute, 2014
Preferred Providers, Workers' Compensation Institute, 2014
Websites
https://www.kfeej.com/frank-j-bertuca.html
Frank J. Bertuca's Website Profile
https://www.kfeej.com/
Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca Website
Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca
161 N Clark St, 18th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 372-5555