John V. Boshardy

Boshardy Law Office, P.C.

John V. Boshardy
Need an attorney? Boshardy Law Office, P.C. provides workers compensation law services for the Quincy, IL, area. Call us today for more info! When you have been injured, deciding to hire an attorney can be among the most difficult—and important—decisions you will make. Mounting medical bills and the inability to earn an income during your recovery add to an already stressful situation. Finding the right attorney is essential to your financial security. The insurance company on the other side has only one goal— to prevent you from receiving money or to reduce the compensation paid to you in an award or settlement. Insurance adjusters and their lawyers will not hesitate to take advantage of you and your family.

Law License and Admissions

First Admitted to Practice Law:  1991

Licensed to Practice Law:  Illinois

License Details

Illinois, J.D.

Education and Law School

John Marshall Law School, 1991 DePaul University, 1986
  • B.A.S.

Noteworthy Achievements

Professional Associations

Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Honors, Awards & Achievements

BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review RatingSM from Martindale-Hubbell®

Notable Cases & Court Appearances

2013 — Mattoon. 13 IWCC 0307. 52-year-old injured worker with 9th grade education suffered significant laceration to tendons of left hand and wrist which ultimately caused atrophy of shoulder musculature necessitating permanent restrictions. Injured worker performed unassisted job search for one year. Employer offered vocational assistance two months before final arbitration hearing and but could not locate suitable employment for the injured worker. Injured worker found permanently and totally disabled and awarded $436.64 per week for life. Total expected lifetime payout $624,395.00.

2013 — Champaign. 08 WC 024676. 54-year-old CAN sustained bilateral shoulder injuries for which she underwent three surgeries. Permanent restrictions issued. Respondent hired two vocational experts to locate suitable light duty work and failed find suitable work over an 18-month period. Injured worker found permanently and totally disabled and awarded $441.93 per week for life. Total expected lifetime payout $620,469.72.

2013 — Springfield. 07 WC 022228. 66-year-old plant maintenance worker sustained injury to lumbar spine resulting in L4-L5 and L5-S1 disk herniation. Failed two level fusion. Injured worker given permanent restrictions. Injured worker failed to locate work after job search. Injured worker found permanently and totally disabled and awarded $538.36 per week for life. Total expected lifetime payout $461,912.00.

2012 — Quincy. 12 IWCC 0936. 56-year-old municipal worker sustained bilateral lumbar and S1 radiculopathy and degenerative disk disease aggravated by work injury resulting in permanent work restrictions. No surgery. Failed job search placed injured worker in ""odd-lot"" category of permanent and total disability. Injured worker awarded $466.13 per week for life. Total expected lifetime payout $581,730.00. Case settled after Commission award.

2012 — Quincy. 12 IWCC0715. 52-year-old CNA sustained injury aggravating previous lumbar spine condition necessitating lumbar fusion. Permanent work restrictions issued. Petitioner’s failed job search resulted in finding of permanent and total disability. Petitioner awarded $420.33 per week for life. Total expected lifetime payout $671,571.96. Case settled after arbitration award.

2011 — Springfield, IL. 07WC33626. 63-year-old truck driver involved in truck accident. Multiple injuries to back and neck, four shoulder surgeries. Permanent work restrictions. No return to truck driving. Unable to locate suitable employment after extensive job search. Vocational expert’s opinion that no stable labor market exists within which worker might find suitable employment causes finding of permanent and total disability. Total expected lifetime payout $780,467.00.

Other Information

Primary Counties Served:

  • IL - Peoria County
  • IL - Morgan County
  • IL - Sangamon County

Other Legal Areas Served:

Contact Information

  • 1610 South 6th Street
    Springfield, Illinois 62703
  • (217) 544 8000
  • 217-544-8063
  • Other Locations:
    Illinois » Springfield

Law Office Details

  • Hours

    Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Lawyers in Firm: 1-10
  • Fee Types Accepted
    Free Consultation
  • Languages Spoken
    English