Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

“After 40 years of practicing law, I have dealt with cases involving loss of life, loss of limbs, loss of jobs, and loss of emotional identity.”

As the founder of the firm, Neal has devoted his life to working for the worker. His achievements are numerous and beyond reproach. He is most proud of his work in helping clients obtain valuable benefits, such as a wheelchair ramp to his home or lifetime medical care.

He is an aggressive litigator. “I make my opponent do what they do not want to do. So if someone is saying no to you, I can help. I will aggressively pursue your case and my staff and I will be there with you on every step of your journey.”

He is active in many community groups providing pro bono legal services. His past clients see him as a trusted friend and a trustworthy attorney.

Kevin Yen is a partner with Strom Yen Law Firm. Kevin manages the personal injury department for the law firm.

He joined the firm 2002 and has dedicated his practice to the litigation of personal injury matters. He has represented and helped well over a thousand clients, and their families, to recover damages for their loss. His clients have included family members who lost a loved one due to a tragic accident, injured children, construction workers injured while on the job site and a host of others.

Kevin has obtained a multitude of successful recoveries for his clients, including a multi-million-dollar settlement for the family of a man killed in a car accident. He has litigated cases against a wide array of defendants, including multinational companies, construction companies, trucking and intermodal carriers, municipalities, nursing homes and hospitals.

Kevin continues to lecture in various community outreach programs. He has also been engaged in pro bono matters, including adoptions, contractual disputes and landlord-tenant rights. He is a member of Administer Justice, a Legal Aid Ministry, donating his service to their legal aid clinic.

Kevin is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He is also admitted to the Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. Northern District Court of Illinois.

Mr. Yen continues to help his clients by giving them the utmost attention and judicious advice. Mr. Yen thoroughly educates his clients on the legal issues involved in the lawsuit so that they are never “in the dark”.

He also values the knowledge, opinions and experiences his clients bring to the table. Above all, he strives to involve his clients in every facet of their lawsuits.

Lindsey Strom manages the workers compensation department of the law firm.

Lindsey Strom received her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 2004. In 2008, Lindsey graduated from DePaul University School of Law and was admitted to the Illinois bar. During law school, Lindsey worked at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Juvenile Justice Bureau. She obtained her 711 license and successfully prosecuted juveniles in narcotics and domestic violence cases. Before working at Strom Yen Injury Attorneys, Ltd., Lindsey practiced workers’ compensation as an insurance defense attorney. Her experience in working for the insurance companies has provided a wealth of knowledge and has made her better equipped to help those injured workers in need. Lindsey is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association and sat on the Board of Directors before becoming an executive board member in 2024.

In 2013, Lindsey was also selected by Super Lawyers & Chicago Magazine to the prestigious Rising Stars List as one of the top up-andcoming attorneys in Illinois. This is an honor received by only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois each year. In October 2013, Lindsey was also recognized by Chicago Magazine and Super Lawyers, as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Illinois. She received the honor of being selected as a Super Lawyer for several years.

Since 2015, Lindsey was recognized as one of the ‘10 Best’ attorneys for Illinois by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. In order to achieve this honor, one must be formally nominated by the board, clients, and/or a fellow attorney; have attained the highest degree of professional achievement in his or her field of law; and have an impeccable client satisfaction rating. Lindsey has continuously been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer in Illinois. Emerging Lawyers are made up of the top two percent of lawyers who are 40 years old or younger OR practicing law 10 years or less and have proven themselves professional, ethical and experienced at an early point in their legal career.

In 2015 and 2016, Lindsey was recognized as one of the “Best Emerging Injury Lawyer – USA” by Acquisition International. This prestigious award officially recognizes Lindsey as one of the most outstanding performers in her field. All of this year’s winners were either self-nominated, voted for by a third-party or put forward by Acquisition International. During a period of 6 weeks AI invited over 630,000+ legal professionals and the 108,0000 readers of Acquisition International to cast their votes and nominate individuals and firms that they considered worthy.

In 2017, Lindsey was given the Distinguished Lawyer Designation© from the Expert Network which is only conferred upon the Top 3% of Lawyers in the U.S. The Expert Network is the leading invitation only network for professionals who have contributed meaningfully to their field, and can demonstrate a distinct perspective on the future of their profession. We are the only network for top-rated professionals who have a compelling success story and are considered thought leaders in their field. The selection is based on a thorough multiphase research and evaluation process, selecting professionals who have demonstrated superior influence, leadership, reputation and knowledge. Our review includes, among other factors, scrutiny of education, training, certifications, professional achievements, disciplinary history, and review of organizations and publications including Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Avvo and others.

In 2023, Lindsey was selected to the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 list as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, as well as one of the Top 25 Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyers. Specialty Associations by The National Trial Lawyers are invitation-only organizations composed of premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process, including peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region. These distinguished individuals demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and model rule.

With over three decades of dedicated service in workers’ compensation law, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each case I handle. Throughout my career, I have successfully represented countless individuals who have been injured on the job, ensuring they receive the compensation and support they rightfully deserve.

Approach: I am deeply committed to advocating for the rights of injured workers and their families. My approach is rooted in compassion, diligence, and a thorough understanding of the complexities of workers’ compensation law. I work tirelessly to navigate the legal process on behalf of my clients, striving to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.

Clientele: I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by workers in different industries.

My clients include:
CTA Bus Drivers and Rail Operators: Ensuring fair compensation and support for CTA workers injured while serving their communities.

Ford Employees: Providing legal guidance and representation to Ford workers navigating workplace injury claims.

United Airlines Workers: Advocating for the rights of United Airlines employees injured on the job, including flight attendants, ground crew, and maintenance staff.

Members of the Trades: Representing skilled tradespeople, including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and construction workers, in securing workers’ compensation benefits for work-related injuries.

Police Officers and Firefighters: Obtaining entitled benefits and line of duty disability pensions for those injured protecting our communities

Client-Centered Representation: I understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that arise from workplace injuries. As such, I prioritize open communication, personalized attention, and unwavering support for each client. My goal is to provide effective legal representation while easing the burden on my clients during what can be a difficult time in their lives.