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Our Commitment to You

This may be the first time you have been injured or the first time you have needed to contact an attorney. With over forty years of experience representing injured people, Ridge & Downes will answer your questions, provide you with exceptional legal advice and guide you through each step toward a successful resolution of your claim.

 

We have built our reputation by providing aggressive and compassionate representation to working people. We will work diligently to bring you and your family the best result possible.

 

Please call us and allow us to answer your questions and help your family in this difficult time.

Workers' Compensation

Protecting the rights of Illinois employees injured at work.

Personal Injury

Representing people injured from auto and truck accidents, negligence, and medical malpractice

FELA

Working to protect the rights of injured railroad workers and whistleblowers nationally.

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James M. Ridge was named "Man of the Year" by the IPFA and given the Blue and Gold Award by the FOP for his successful advocacy in hearings before the Illinois General Assembly to retain imperiled workers' compensation Benefits.

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Ridge & Downes is working to protect the rights of railroad workers injured on the job.

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Ridge & Downes is proud of the decades of experience in workers' compensation and personal injury law that we offer our clients.

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  • Wed, May 01
    IAM Lodge 48
    May 01, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Des Plaines-IAM Lodge 1487, 1487 Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Details
  • Mon, May 06
    Teamsters Local 371
    May 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Rock Island, 101 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA
    Details
  • Tue, May 14
    Teamsters Local 179
    May 14, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Joliet, 1000 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA
    Details
  • Mon, Jun 03
    Teamsters Local 371
    Jun 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Rock Island, 101 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA
    Details
  • Tue, Jun 04
    Teamsters Local 627
    Jun 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Peoria, 7101 N Allen Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
    Details
  • Tue, Jun 04
    Laborers' Local 231
    Jun 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Pekin, 2503 Broadway St, Pekin, IL 61554, USA
    Details
  • Wed, Jun 05
    IAM Lodge 48
    Jun 05, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
    Des Plaines-IAM Lodge 1487, 50 W Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Details
  • Thu, Jun 13
    Kankakee Federation of Labor
    Jun 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Bradley, 231 E Broadway St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA
    Details
  • Mon, Jun 17
    IAM Lodge 49
    Jun 17, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
    IAM Lodge 49-VFW, 9415 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
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  • Mon, Jul 15
    IAM Lodge 49
    Jul 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    IAM Lodge 49-VFW, 9415 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
    Details
  • Mon, Aug 05
    Teamsters Local 371
    Aug 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Rock Island, 101 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA
    Details
  • Mon, Aug 05
    IAM Lodge 2125
    Aug 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Hampton Inn & Suites, 2061 Shell Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
    Details
  • Wed, Aug 07
    IAM Lodge 48
    Aug 07, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Des Plaines-IAM Lodge 1487, 1487 Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Details
  • Tue, Aug 13
    Teamsters Local 179
    Aug 13, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Joliet, 1000 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA
    Details
  • Tue, Sep 03
    Teamsters Local 627
    Sep 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Peoria, 7101 N Allen Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
    Details
  • Wed, Sep 04
    IAM Lodge 48
    Sep 04, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Des Plaines-IAM Lodge 1487, 1487 Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Details
  • Tue, Sep 10
    Teamsters Local 179
    Sep 10, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Joliet, 1000 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA
    Details
  • Thu, Sep 12
    Kankakee Federation of Labor
    Sep 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Bradley, 231 E Broadway St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA
    Details

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