Craig Manchik

Law Offices of Craig L. Manchik & Associates, P.C.
Managing Attorney
Law
Chicago, IL US
11/1/1997 — Present
At the Law Offices of Craig L. Manchik & Assoc., P.C. we have a litigation based practice focusing in the areas of Nursing Home Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Construction Negligence, Work injuries and other personal injury or wrongful death matters. The majority of our cases have been referred to us by other attorneys as a result of our years of experience and past success.
Lead Trial Attorney and Negotiator with more than 18 years of experience; I am a certified Mediator;
Exceptional Verdicts: 2.75 Million Dollar Verdict in Medical Malpractice Action, after 3 weeks on trial in Federal Court-physician failed to deliver baby timely; 1.2 Million Dollar Verdict, after 5 weeks on trial-Jury determined that they acted with Willfull and Wanton disregard in the Execution and Enforcement of the Law. Exceptional Settlements: 3.75 Million after 1 week on trial in Medical Malpractice action, alleged the physician/surgeon and hospital staff were negligent in the post operative period of care resulting in injuries and damages to a 25 year old young man; 1.6 Million Dollar Settlement in Construction Negligence Case where middle aged man was caused to fall through a hole in the roofing as a result of OSHA and other violations on the part of the Contractor and Owner. Recent Results: 675,000 Settlement after a week on trial in motor vehicle versus pedestrian case; 600,000 Settlement in slip and fall case at coffee shop; 550,000 Settlement in Nursing Home Injury Case alleging violations of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act; 400,000 Verdict after 1 week on trial in car versus pedestrian case; 190,000 Settlement in Nursing Home Injury Case alleging violations of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act; 190,000 Settlement in Nursing Home Injury Case alleging violations of the Illinois 125,000 Settlement in Nursing Home Injury Case alleging violations of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act; 537,500
I have tried to dedicate the majority of my practice to helping victims who have been catastrophically injured as a result of nursing home negligence and other wrongful conduct.

Education: University of Kansas and Michigan State College of Law
BS in Business Administration and Juris Doctor Cum Laude in Law

Recipient of the Sobal Cup for outstanding achievement in an academics
Graduated Undergrad in 4 years Graduated Law School in 3 years

Professional Organizations:

Illinois Bar Association Illinoid Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)

Community Service:

Each year I perform various pro bono projects

Charities:

The Ark and The American Cancer Society

Additional Information:

I have three children ages 7, 9, and 11 and we enjoy riding packing up for the day and taking our motorcross motor bikes to a trial. All of us ride together, even the 7 year old has a Yamaha 50 with training wheels. During the winter months the boys and I try to ski all the local mountains and plan to travel to Colorado in the spring.

Favorite Authors:

Cormac McCarthy

Hobbies / Activities:

Teach Mini Mite Hockey Play golf, tennis and enjoy spending time with my three (3) children doing various activities

 

 

For nearly 15 years, the Law Offices of Craig L. Manchik & Associates, P.C., has provided Chicagoans and people throughout the State of Illinois with well-qualified legal advice and counsel in cases of wrongful death and personal injury. Led by founder and Managing Attorney Craig Laurence Manchik, the firm has built a reputation throughout the state as a leader in litigation and negotiation. Manchik personally has 18 years of trial experience, focusing in the areas of nursing home injuries, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, construction negligence, work injuries, and wrongful death. Craig Laurence Manchik has also been trained and certified as a mediator and presided over many complex litigation matters. In addition to these credentials, he maintains active status in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Craig Laurence Manchik has gone to trial on many cases and obtained outstanding results for his clients. For example, he earned a $1.2 million verdict after 5 weeks on trial against the Village of Skokie and two of its police officers, alleging his 16-year-old client's wrongful death resulted from the willful and wanton misconduct of the police in their execution and enforcement of the law. Manchik also won a $2.75 million verdict in a medical malpractice case, which lasted for nearly 4 weeks in federal court, alleging that the physician failed to deliver a baby in a timely manner; as well as a $3.75 million settlement obtained after 1 week on trial, alleging the physician and hospital staff failed to meet the standard of care, which resulted in injuries and damages to a 25-year-old man. As a result of his vast trial experience coupled with his skills as a negotiator, Craig Laurence Manchik often obtains settlements for his clients without the need to go to trial. The majority of his cases have been referred to him by other attorneys and physicians as a result of his years of experience and past results. An alumnus of the Michigan State University College of Law, Craig L. Manchik graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor in 1994. Prior to this, he attended The University of Kansas and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In recognition of his stellar academic achievements, he was awarded the Sobal Cup. Apart from his legal service, Craig L. Manchik supports various philanthropic causes, including The Ark, the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Federation. When he is not working, he spends time with his three young children. They enjoy outdoor activities, such as riding motocross vehicles and going skiing on the weekends. An avid sports fan, Craig Manchik also coaches youth hockey and plays tennis and golf.

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