Chuck Planek has more than 30 years of experience defending catastrophic, high-exposure claims in the areas of premises, product, professional and transportation liability. His civil litigation practice has grown to encompass general liability and workers’ compensation defense and matters as well. Chuck is adept at investigating, analyzing and defending underlying medical issues along with the factual and often scientific components inherent in complex personal injury and wrongful death claims. He frequently presents lectures on Illinois civil practice as part of the firm’s continuing legal education program for associates. Chuck also frequently handles matters at the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Commission throughout the state for his clients.