CENTRAL ILLINOIS PERSONAL INJURY & WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS

A LAW FIRM BUILT ON EXPERIENCE, PREPARATION, AND RESULTS

When you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, choosing the right attorney matters.

At Cusack & Gilfillan, LLC, we do more than negotiate with insurance companies. We investigate cases, develop evidence, prepare for litigation, and represent clients in the courtroom.

Our attorneys have spent decades advocating for injured individuals and families throughout Central Illinois. We understand what it takes to prepare a case for trial, and we believe that experience makes a difference when fighting for fair compensation.

At Cusack & Gilfillan, LLC, we believe injured people deserve more than promises from an attorney featured in an advertisement. They deserve meaningful legal experience, honest advice, and a lawyer who knows how to prepare and present a case in court.

For more than 40 years, our firm has represented clients throughout Central Illinois. During that time, we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients through settlements and courtroom advocacy.

Our attorneys have handled complex personal injury cases, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice litigation, workers’ compensation claims, and other civil disputes.

Attorneys Daniel P. Cusack and Shaun D. Cusack bring extensive litigation experience to the firm’s representation of injured clients. Their work reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to careful preparation, personal attention, and determined advocacy.

We know that insurance companies and defendants do not always offer fair compensation voluntarily. When a case cannot be resolved reasonably, our clients deserve attorneys prepared to pursue their claims through litigation and trial.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE CUSACK & GILFILLAN

ACTUAL COURTROOM EXPERIENCE

Our attorneys have represented clients in jury trials, contested hearings, and complex civil litigation. We understand courtroom procedure, the presentation of evidence, and the work required to prepare a case for trial.

MILLIONS RECOVERED FOR OUR CLIENTS

Our firm has obtained substantial financial recoveries for injured individuals and families. We work to pursue the full compensation supported by the facts and applicable law.

PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS

We believe clients should understand their cases, their options, and the decisions that affect them. Our attorneys take an active role in case preparation, communication, negotiations, and litigation.

A CENTRAL ILLINOIS LAW FIRM

With offices in Peoria, we proudly represent clients throughout Central Illinois. Our firm combines decades of experience with an understanding of the communities and courts where our clients’ cases are handled.

INJURED? WE ARE READY TO HELP.

An unexpected injury can create tremendous uncertainty. Medical expenses, lost income, physical pain, and disruption to daily life can place a substantial burden on individuals and families.

Whether your injury resulted from a car accident, trucking accident, unsafe property, medical negligence, workplace accident, or another person’s wrongful conduct, our attorneys can evaluate your circumstances and explain your legal options.

We are committed to preparing cases thoroughly, communicating honestly, and pursuing the best results available under the law.

You deserve experienced representation. You deserve attorneys who are prepared to fight for you.

OUR LITIGATION RECORD

Our attorneys try cases. Highlights of the firm’s courtroom record include:

• Jury verdict of $1.7 million in Peoria County (2005). Daniel P. Cusack tried a case in which the defense had made no offer to settle and received one of the highest verdicts in the history of Peoria County.
• Another top Peoria County verdict (2006). In another case with no settlement offer, Dan obtained a verdict among the highest in the county’s history for purely soft tissue injuries.
• 20+ civil jury trials as lead counsel. Shaun D. Cusack, Head of Litigation, has tried more than 20 civil jury trials since 2010, in addition to criminal jury trials and appellate arguments before the Illinois Appellate Court.
• Professional recognition. Shaun was selected to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff (2026). Dan is listed in Illinois Leading Lawyers.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.

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