Rockford Accident Lawyers

Serving Clients with Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice & related Personal Injury Claims

Leaving No Stone Unturned

Brassfield, Krueger & Ramlow, Ltd. was founded on the principle that our attorneys leave no stone unturned in the representation of our clients. This is how the late Eugene Brassfield, our firm's founder, established our reputation in Illinois and Wisconsin.

We have been helping our clients and their families for more than 75 years. Our skilled and experienced attorneys are known for their aggressive representation of accident victims, and are relentless in their pursuit of justice. We do not back down in litigation or settlement negotiations, and our firm is not afraid to take on big-name companies.

Accident Attorneys in Rockford

Relentless in the pursuit of justice

Our firm is made up of experienced trial lawyers and a skilled support staff. We are committed to our clients and to obtaining a fair and just result for them. Let Brassfield, Krueger & Ramlow, Ltd. be your accident law firm in Rockford.

Our practice focuses primarily upon civil litigation cases, including injury, death, product liability, and malpractice.  Learn more about our attorneys and their experience with the law:

Considerate of our clients and their case

During your first meeting, our preeminent trial attorneys develop a plan to obtain the evidence they need to prove your case. Throughout your case, we keep your options open. We discuss the next steps with you and allow you to make the crucial decisions that affect your future.

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Our attorneys listen to you and answer your questions honestly. We work with you to sort through your legal options. When the need arises, we have a certified mediator and arbitrator on staff to help you make more complex case decisions.

Meet with an attorney who has the skill, experience, and ability to resolve your personal injury claim. Contact Brassfield, Krueger & Ramlow, Ltd. for a free consultation.

Call 1 877 209-0817 for accident lawyers in Rockford.

David J. Brassfield

Partner
Email: dbrassfield@bkr-law.com

Statement of practice

"Success in the legal profession requires vision and foresight.  You have to anticipate what the other party is going to do, and prepare for it clearly.  It pays to be attentive to detail at every stage of the process.  The evidence, the settlement agreement, the presentations for trial - these details can have dramatic effects on case results.  We prepare thoroughly for settlement and trial to achieve the best possible results for our clients."

Professional qualifications

David J. Brassfield is one of Northern Illinois' preeminent trial attorneys concentrating his law practice in matters of civil litigation.  He has been an advocate in hundreds of trials and hearings.  He has presided over arbitration hearings in association with the Winnebago County court annexed arbitration system and has received a wide majority of favorable results for his clients during the 20 years of his practice of law.

Mr. Brassfield received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1984 from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana.  He attended the University of South Dakota School of Law from 1984-1987.  In law school, he participated in both trial advocacy and moot court competitions.  Upon graduation, Mr. Brassfield practiced as a criminal prosecutor in both Rockford, Illinois and Fort Myers, Florida.  In 1989, he joined the trial law firm of Brassfield, Krueger & Ramlow, Ltd., in Rockford, Illinois.  Due to his legal ability he was made a partner of the law firm in 1991 and has concentrated his practice in trial work since that time.  He became the firm's managing partner in 1998.  He has received a legal ability rating of "high to very high" by the Martindale Hubble attorney's rating system.  He is a member of the Winnebago County Bar, Florida State Bar, Illinois State Bar, Federal Court-Northern District, Illinois, Federal District Court - Seminole, Florida, and Delta Theta Phi law fraternity.

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Matthew K. Krueger

Partner
Email: mkrueger@bkr-law.com

Statement of practice

"Personal injury cases are like real-life jigsaw puzzles.  You have to fit the pieces together to see the whole picture.  Police reports, medical records, crime scene investigations, and eyewitness interviews are just one part of the puzzle.  The client is the other.  I concentrate my efforts of understanding even the most minute details of the case so that I can effectively evaluate the evidence of the claim.  It is this attention to detail that gives my clients an edge in settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation."

Professional qualifications

Matthew K. Krueger is the resident partner in the LaSalle County office of the Brassfield, Krueger & Ramlow, Ltd., law firm.  He represents injured people in various civil litigation matters, with a concentration in defense of personal injury and worker's compensation cases.  He has tried jury trials in over eight different counties in the State of Illinois, and has presided over and participated in various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution including arbitration and mediation.

Mr. Krueger received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.  In 1991, he graduated from the Valparaiso University School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana.  There, he was recognized for outstanding work in trial practice.  In 1993, he joined the law firm of Brassfield, Krueger & Ramlow, Ltd., in Rockford, Illinois, where became a partner in 1998.  He is a member of the Illinois State Bar, Federal Court-Northern District of Illinois, and Federal Court-Central District of Illinois.

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Todd A. Ramlow

Partner
Email: tramlow@bkr-law.com

Statement of practice

"At the end of the day, there's nothing better than knowing that I helped my clients get the justice they deserve.  The reason why I became a lawyer was to protect my clients from being bullied.  Insurance companies have the money and the resources to get themselves out of trouble.  It's my job to protect my client from unfair treatment during settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation.  So, when we finally win the fight, victory is sweet."

Professional qualifications

Todd A. Ramlow is a distinguished and respected member of the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin legal community.  He represents individuals and corporations in a broad spectrum of civil matters.  His clients and cases have included injured persons, corporate executives, environmental litigation, trade secret and business tort litigation, contract and fraud claims.  He has also represented hundreds of clients in various civil litigation claims.

Mr. Ramlow received a Bachelor of Science degree from Rockford College in 1991.  He graduated cum laude and on two occasions was awarded the school's prestigious Distinguished Scholars Award.  He attended law school at Marquette University School of Law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1991 to 1994.  He graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1994.  After completing law school he practiced in civil litigation in a Rockford, Illinois, law firm with an emphasis on trial work.  In 1999, he joined Brassfield, Krueger & Ramlow, Ltd., as a partner, with his practice primarily focused in civil litigation.  He is a trial attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois and Wisconsin state courts, federal district court, and the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.  He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Illinois Bar, the Federalist Society, and Delta Theta Phi law fraternity.

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Erik E. Carlson

Associate
Email: ecarlson@bkr-law.com

Statement of practice

"My clients appreciate the fact that I can articulate their thoughts clearly at settlement negotiations and trial proceedings.  The fact that I call the other attorneys out when they say things that are misleading or just blatantly false helps too.  I believe that my clients deserve the very best results.  So, I work hard to get it.  Let me tell you, a great result can put a smile on anyone's face."

Professional qualifications

Erik E. Carlson is a talented attorney whose practice focuses primarily on litigating complex personal injury lawsuits.  He consistently achieves his client's goals of maximizing recovery through skillful negotiation, diligent investigation and thoughtful and persuasive arguments.  His areas of practice include civil litigation, personal injury, insurance defense and appellate practice.

Erik was raised in Rockford, Illinois.   He was accepted to the Rockford Public School's gifted program and graduated with honors from the Auburn High School Academy in 1997.  He attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem North Carolina where he graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in 2001.  Erik attended and graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School - Madison, in 2005.  He is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association, Winnebago County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar and is licensed to practice law before the Supreme Courts of both Wisconsin and Illinois.

He volunteers his time to a charitable association, the Children's Home and Aid foundation, where he serves on the board of directors.   His hobbies include reading, skiing, cartography and city planning.

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Glen R. Weber

Associate
Email: gweber@bkr-law.com

Statement of practice

"Many lawyers hesitate to take a case to trial.  I am not one of those lawyers.  Jury trial is almost second nature to me.  I've got over 20 years of experience as a prosecutor under my belt.  I will not hesitate to take your case to trial when a settlement offer seems unfair.  My clients expect me to look out for their best interests and I do my best to never let them down. I put in the time and effort to look into the details of the case and pursue the best possible outcomes.  I believe in hard work and determination.  I seek the truth and justice in all matters."

Professional qualifications

Glen R. Weber is an award-winning trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience as a prosecutor.  He is a talented lawyer who now concentrates his practice on civil litigation and personal injury.   He is a respected member of the Capital Litigation Trial bar and is qualified as a First Chair.  He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Glen graduated with Departmental Honors in Philosophy from Loyola University of Chicago in 1984.  He graduated from Loyola University School of Law in 1987.  He is admitted to practice in Illinois, and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where he is admitted to the trial bar.

In 2000, Glen was elected State's Attorney of Jo Daviess County, where he served as the top prosecutor until 2004. Glen tried 20 jury trials in Jo Daviess County, obtaining guilty verdicts in every trial. While State's Attorney, no taxpayer dollars were expended for judgments for acts that occurred while he was in office. As State's Attorney, Glen created, founded and was President of Tyler's Justice Center For Children, a Child Advocacy Center for the investigation of abused children. The Center was the First Advocacy Center serving Jo Daviess, Carroll and Stephenson counties.

In 2001, Glen was named State's Attorney of the year by the Illinois State Crime Commission.  He has tried 131 jury trials, including Forty-Four First Degree Murder jury trials.  Glen was an Assistant State's Attorney in Winnebago County and First Assistant State's Attorney in Boone County.

In 2001 and 2003, Glen was an instructor at the Capital Litigation seminar in Springfield, Illinois.  He has also instructed prosecutors at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

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