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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 06 Jul
    Jul 06, 7:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1487 Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
  • Mon 01 Aug
    Aug 01, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Rock Island, 101 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA
  • Mon 01 Aug
    Aug 01, 7:00 PM
    Hampton Inn & Suites, 2061 Shell Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
  • Wed 03 Aug
    Aug 03, 7:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1487 Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
  • Tue 13 Sep
    Sep 13, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Joliet, 1000 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA
  • Mon 19 Sep
    Sep 19, 7:00 PM CDT
    IAM Lodge 49, 9415 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
  • Mon 03 Oct
    Oct 03, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Rock Island, 101 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA
  • Tue 04 Oct
    Oct 04, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Peoria, 7101 N Allen Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
  • Wed 05 Oct
    Oct 05, 7:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1487 Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
  • Mon 17 Oct
    Oct 17, 7:00 PM CDT
    IAM Lodge 49, 9514 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
  • Wed 02 Nov
    Nov 02, 7:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1487 Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
  • Mon 07 Nov
    Nov 07, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Rock Island, 101 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA
  • Mon 07 Nov
    Nov 07, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Peoria, 7101 N Allen Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
  • Mon 07 Nov
    Nov 07, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Peoria, 7101 N Allen Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
  • Mon 07 Nov
    Nov 07, 7:00 PM
    Hampton Inn & Suites, 2061 Shell Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
  • Tue 08 Nov
    Nov 08, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Joliet, 1000 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA
  • Thu 24 Nov
    Nov 24, 7:00 PM
    VFW, 9514 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
  • Mon 05 Dec
    Dec 05, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Rock Island, 101 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA

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