Attorney Biography

Randy, a partner at KBG, is an accomplished attorney renowned for his expertise and legal acumen. He is known throughout the industry for his unwavering dedication and relentless approach to achieving the best results for his clients.

As a trusted advisor, Randy has been instrumental in representing clients in various high-stakes cases, providing them with the confidence and peace of mind needed to navigate the legal process successfully. His client-centric approach ensures that each individual receives personalized attention and tailored solutions that align with their unique situations and objectives. Randy’s extensive knowledge and exceptional track record have earned him the respect of his peers, with opponents, competitors and officials often seeking his counsel.

Prior to joining KBG, Randy was a partner at a prominent workers compensation defense firm in Chicago. Randy has argued in front of the Appellate Court in Springfield and Chicago. Randy attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. He completed law school at DePaul University and while there received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for achievement in Legal Writing.

Contact Randy via email at rsladek@krol-law.com or by telephone at (312) 726-5567.
 

Some of Randy’s Significant Settlements and Awards:

• 20 WC 14594 — $1,159,000 settlement plus $500,000 Medicare set-aside for nurse who suffered a Covid induced stroke
• 23 WC 20166 — $740,000 settlement for UPS truck driver who sustained permanent lung damage following exposure to Canadian wildfire smoke
• 17 WC 25992 — $525,000 settlement for property inspector/executive with serious injuries including CRPS
• 17 WC 22505 — $500,000 settlement plus $231,146 Medicare Set-Aside for union construction with career-ending injury to spine
• 14 WC 26023 — $500,000 total settlement for a teacher who sustained a left ankle dislocation with subsequent complex regional pain syndrome
• 14 WC 22264 – $430,000 settlement for Sysco driver with career ending hip injury
• 20 WC 23622— $425,000 for disputed death of construction worker
• 20 WC 24482 — $425,000 for UPS driver who sustained significant hip injury in motor vehicle accident
• 15 WC 23994 — $400,000 total settlement for a union electrician who underwent left shoulder and wrist surgeries and received permanent restrictions
• 20 WC 11988 — $375,000 settlement for laborer with injuries to shoulder and spine
• 17 WC 32426 — $375,000 settlement for construction laborer with lumbar spine fusion and permanent physical restrictions
• 20 WC 17980 — $330,000 settlement for widow in disputed Covid death case
• 17 WC 21628 — $325,000 settlement for union laborer with disputed elbow injury after multiple victories on appeal including in the Appellate Court
• 16 WC 28871 — $325,000 settlement for union laborer who underwent multiple shoulder surgeries and was given permanent lifting restrictions by the surgeon
• 22 WC 13388 — $315,000 settlement for union electrician with permanent restrictions due to foot injury
• 13 WC 36668 — $308,293.81 total settlement for a union electrician who sustained right ankle and foot injuries resulting in permanent restrictions. The insurance company disputed the restrictions but ultimately settled on the day of trial
• 14 WC 40938 — $300,000 total settlement for a union laborer with a left thumb fracture and restricted gripping and grasping
• 20 WC 00007 — $300,000 settlement for janitor with spinal fractures
• 16 WC 07973— $295,000 settlement for cadet/police officer with back injuries sustained during training
• 22 WC 30911— $295,000 settlement for union electrician who underwent spinal surgery
• 16 WC 28543 — $294,500 for union laborer with post-concussion syndrome and low back injuries
• 16 WC 16586 — $280,000 total settlement for a union laborer who sustained a left wrist fracture and ultimately received permanent restrictions from the treating physician
• 15 WC 33366 and 18 WC 3427 — $270,000 settlement for union laborer with multiple shoulder surgeries and resulting permanent lifting restrictions
• 20 WC 12526 — $267,500 for union electrician with permanent restrictions after fall from ladder
• 20 WC 06434 — $263,000 settlement for union electrician with career ending injuries to her neck and shoulder
• 17 WC 25855 — $255,000 settlement for airline ramp worker with injury to lumbar spine and permanent physical restrictions
• 05 WC 24626 and 05 WC 24627 – $250,000 settlement for CTA employee with injuries to bilateral shoulders, wrists and elbows as well as right knee and right hand.
• 116 WC 06538 – $250,000 settlement for union electrician who underwent total knee replacement and received permanent restrictions from the treating physician
• 19 WC 13603 — $250,000 for barback who sustained significant leg injuries
• 21 WC 20756 — $250,000 settlement for union electrician with permanent restrictions following injury to cervical spine
• 16 WC 34574 — $250,000 settlement for roll off driver with back injury
• 17 WC 2902 – $249,500 settlement for police officer injured while trying to stop a suspect’s moving vehicle. The officer sustained shoulder and back injuries.
• 18 WC 29849 — $247,828.18 settlement for Jewel-Osco driver with repetitive injury to back
• 17 WC 13576 — $245,000 settlement for laborer with hand injury and permanent loss of grip strength
• 17 WC 2226 — $230,000 settlement for Pepsi merchandizer who underwent cervical spine surgery
• 17 WC 15566 — $210,000 settlement for printer who underwent multiple shoulder surgeries
• 17 WC 07719 – $200,000 for union electrician with a lumbar annular tear and subsequent lifting restrictions
• 14 WC 62864 – $199,900 settlement for a truck driver with a knee injury preventing return to pre-injury work
• 15 WC 37248 – $195,951 settlement for a fire department chief who sustained significant lumbar spine injuries necessitating two surgeries and permanent restrictions
• 23 WC 23895 – $199,136 settlement for UPS driver injured in motor vehicle accident who underwent multiple spine surgeries and returned to work
• 20 WC 27664 – $195,000 settlement for union cement worker who sustained disputed injuries to the shoulder and cervical spine
• 15 WC 4502 – $190,000 settlement for a beer distributor truck driver with right shoulder restrictions as result of lifting injury
• 13 WC 34637 – $180,000 settlement for a beverage merchandizer who sustained a knee injury with surgery that resulted in permanent lifting restrictions
• 14 WC 17919 – $180,000 settlement for a nurse who underwent a lumbar fusion and could not return to pre-injury job duties
• 18 WC 32569 – $180,000 settlement for union electrician following cervical spine fusion surgery
• 08 WC 24635 – $175,831 awarded at arbitration for a county correctional officer injured in an inmate attack. The officer sustained injuries to the head, face, left knee, right elbow, cervical spine, lumbar spine. He returned to work in a light duty position
• 09 WC 46539 – $175,000 settlement with retention of future medical rights for a rehabilitation assistant who sustained an injury to the low back when lifting a patient
• 14 WC 30507 – $175,000 settlement for a beverage merchandizer who sustained a wrist injury and disputed future earning capacity
• 14 WC 29824 – $175,000 settlement plus funding of a Medicare Set-aside for a county school district employee who sustained a low back injury which required significant surgery
• 15 WC 23894 – $169,924 settlement plus Medicare Set Aside for MRI technician with injuries to the shoulders and hip
• 14 WC 0066 – $166,000 settlement plus funding of $96,386.36 Medicare Set-aside for a medical office employee who sustained a shoulder injury with surgery and subsequent lifting restrictions
• 21 WC 22848 – $162,374 settlement for police offer who was granted duty disability pension for ankle injury with complex regional pain syndrome
• 19 WC 05406 – $164,000 settlement for fire fighter granted duty disability pension due to work related heart condition
• 13 WC 18627 and 15 WC 39771 – $160,484.25 total settlement for police officer who sustained injuries to the cervical and lumbar spine, and a medial meniscus injury resulting in permanent restrictions
• 18 WC 21222 – $158,000 settlement for City of Chicago sanitation worker with restrictions following cervical spine injury
• 13 WC 4646 – $152,841.97 for a City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation employee who sustained significant injuries to the spine and hip
• 16 WC 11919 – $150,000 settlement for rehabilitation nurse with permanent work restrictions after multiple shoulder surgeries
• 14 WC 30506 – $150,000settlement for a union electrician with a left wrist injury which impacted ability to find consistent work
• 19 WC 20544 — $150,000 settlement restaurant busser with permanent shoulder restrictions
• 15 WC 25391 – $147,074 settlement for a police officer who underwent a total knee replacement as result of restraining a suspect
• 14 WC 33807 – $147,074 settlement for a police officer who sustained an injury to his shoulder while restraining an intoxicated suspect
• 17 WC 31324 – $132,163 settlement in addition to disability pension for police office injured on duty
• 18 WC 02448 – $125,000 settlement for roll off driver with multiple surgeries to dominant shoulder
• 13 WC 2737 – $120,029 arbitration award for a facilities manager who sustained a left knee injury and resulting complex regional pain syndrome
• 19 WC 00232 – $117,400 settlement for construction laborer with injury to lumbar spine
• 13 WC 25578 – $108,616 settlement for a school district engineer who injured his shoulder when cutting down a fallen tree
• 14 WC 15752 and 14 WC 32143 – $100,000 settlement for a nurse who sustained injuries to both shoulders with surgery

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Krol, Bongiorno & Given provides legal services to residents in Chicago metropolitan area, including Cook County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Grundy County, Kankakee County, Kane County, Kendall County, McHenry County, and Will County area.

 

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