Stephen Kelly Law

Stephen Kelly Law is a Personal Injury Lawyer in Morton, IL, located at 2710 Knoxville Ave. The firm represents individuals and first responders across Illinois, outside of Cook County, specializing in workers’ compensation, employment law, police and fire liability, auto negligence, and appellate practice. Attorneys Stephen Kelly, Jennifer Bonesteel, Michael Brandow, and Jon Anderson handle cases including truck accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, factory accidents, and construction accidents. The firm also provides legal protection for police officers and firefighters, including PSEBA representation and in-line-of-duty disability pension rights. Stephen Kelly has over 33 years of trial experience and is recognized as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in workers’ compensation law. He is licensed to practice in all Illinois courts, U.S. District court, and state and federal appellate courts. The firm is a proud sponsor member of the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association and offers video call consultations.

The attorneys at Stephen Kelly Law focus on defending the rights of the injured against large insurance companies and employers. In workers’ compensation cases, they help employees secure wage replacement and medical benefits, resolving cases quickly after years of delay. For personal injury claims, the firm assists clients with lost income, unpaid bills, and family issues resulting from accidents. Auto negligence cases involve proving fault through factual evidence, medical records, and police reports to secure compensation for pain and damages. The firm dedicates 20 percent of its practice to representing plaintiffs in litigation at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission for automobile and motorcycle causes of action.

In appellate practice, the team reviews previous court decisions to correct errors and present arguments to higher courts. Stephen Kelly has personally handled appellate cases such as E.R Carpenter v. Illinois Industrial Commission, Kelly v. Interstate Brands, Bunting v. County of Peoria, Hagaman v. Methodist, Beller v. Springfield School District, McCaherty v. Freesen, and Illinois Valley Paving. The firm maintains offices in the Peoria, Princeton, Springfield, and Champaign areas to serve the entire state. They emphasize providing personalized guidance and support, ensuring clients have representation equal to that of insurance companies.

The business holds a 4.60 rating from customers who have reviewed it. Clients have highlighted the firm's ability to settle complex workers’ compensation cases rapidly and provide accessible communication throughout the legal process. The firm’s experience in trial litigation and appellate work allows it to handle cases from initial consultation through courtroom proceedings.

Stephen Kelly Law brings more than three decades of trial experience to protect the rights of injured workers and motorists in Morton and across Illinois.

BizScoreAI awarded the firm a perfect 100 out of 100 on the Schema & Structure score, which ensures AI assistants and search engines clearly understand the firm's services. It also received a strong 86 out of 100 on the Technical score, meaning the website is secure and easily readable by search engines without errors.