Chicago Birth Injury Attorney Awards & Honors
At Levin & Perconti, our birth injury attorneys are consistently recognized among the top birth injury lawyers in Illinois and nationwide for our dedication to victims of birth injuries and their families. With over $2 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements, our legal team has earned prestigious peer-reviewed honors and industry accolades specific to birth injury litigation.
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2006, 2009, 2013-2026 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Birth Injury Recognition
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2005-2026 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Birth Injury Recognition
- $6.5 Million Birth Injury Settlement– Cerebral Palsy from Failed Timely C-Section
- Top 50 Birth Injury Settlements in the United States
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2019-2026 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Birth Injury Recognition
- 2024 – Jury Verdict Reporter: Trial Excellence Award for $40 Million Birth Injury Verdict
- $40 Million Birth Injury Verdict – HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy)
- $29 Million Birth Injury Settlement
- $27 Million Birth Injury Verdict – HIE
- $18 Million Birth Injury Settlement – HIE/Cerebral Palsy
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2012-2019 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Birth Injury
- 2020-2026 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Birth Injury Recognition
- 2024-2026 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Top 100 – Birth Injury
- 2026 – Super Lawyers: Top 10 Lawyers in Illinois for Birth Injury
- $40 Million Birth Injury Verdict – HIE
- $29 Million Birth Injury Settlement – Delayed C-Section/Brain Damage
- $27 Million Total Recovery – Child with Preventable HIE and Asphyxia at Birth
- $18 Million Birth Injury Settlement – HIE/Cerebral Palsy
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2011 – Dan Cullan Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award – American Association for Justice Birth Injury Trauma Litigation Group
- Former Co-Chair, Birth Trauma Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice
- $14 Million Birth Injury Verdict – Intellectual Disabilities and Cerebral Palsy
- $9 Million Birth Injury Settlement – Permanent Brain Damage from Failed Maternal Meningitis Detection During Prenatal Care
- $6.71 Million Birth Injury Verdict – Crippling Brachial Plexus from Mismanaged Shoulder Dystocia During Vaginal Breech Delivery
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2024 – Jury Verdict Reporter: Trial Excellence Award for $40 Million Birth Injury Verdict
- $40 Million Birth Injury Verdict – HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy)
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2026 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Birth Injury
- $9 Million Birth Injury Settlement – Permanent Brain Damage from Failed Maternal Meningitis Detection During Prenatal Care
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2024 – Jury Verdict Reporter: Trial Excellence Award for $40 Million Birth Injury Verdict
- Co-Chair of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group – American Association for Justice
- $40 Million Birth Injury Verdict – HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy)
- $29 Million Birth Injury Settlement
- $27 Million Birth Injury Verdict – HIE
- National Birth Injury Leadership Recognition
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- 2026 – Illinois Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Birth Injury
$29 Million Settlement: Served on the trial team that secured a $29 million settlement in December 2023 for a child who suffered hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and birth-related brain injury.
Awards, Case Results, & Honors:
- $18 Million Settlement: Served on the trial team that secured an $18 million settlement on behalf of a young girl who suffered hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and was subsequently diagnosed with cerebral palsy following a delayed C-section delivery. The resolution was reached after a three-week trial.
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Bonamarte, IV
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Since 2005, Michael Bonamarte IV has been a passionate advocate for victims of negligent conduct, corporate malfeasance, and medical malpractice. He has won numerous awards and recognitions, including Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers’ Rising Star. He has presented for the American Association for Justice, the AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group, the John Marshall Law School, and numerous other legal associations. He regularly lectures at Chicago-area aging organizations about nursing home abuse. His writings have been published by the American Bar Association, the Chicago Daily Bulletin, and numerous other prestigious publications.
Contact the Chicago Birth Injury Lawyers at Levin & Perconti Free Consultation
When medical care goes wrong during labor, delivery, or pregnancy, getting honest answers about your baby’s condition is an uphill battle against powerful healthcare providers. You shouldn’t have to carry the overwhelming burden of seeking justice for your child alone.
We bring deep compassion and a recognized track record of success to your fight. From your initial consultation through final resolution, our team works tirelessly to secure the justice, peace of mind, and financial recovery required to support your child’s long-term care and rebuild your family’s life.
If your child suffered a birth injury in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois, take action immediately. Contact Levin & Perconti online or call us at 877-374-1417 or 312-332-2872 to set up a free consultation with an experienced Chicago birth injury lawyer.
