Our Investigators
A prompt, thorough and competent investigation is often the first step in protecting the rights of an injured party, especially when the facts are in dispute or involve multiple witnesses. Insurance companies deploy teams of lawyers and investigators to get statements, photographs, and evidence immediately following all serious accidents so that they can defend the legitimate claims of seriously injured people. Time is of the essence in these matters. And the more serious the injuries, the more important it is to have your own team of lawyers and investigators securing evidence on YOUR behalf to build, fight and win your case.
Goldberg Weisman Cairo employs investigators both internally and from outside of the firm. Our investigative efforts are coordinated by Kevin Daugherty, chief investigator and special events coordinator. For more information on Kevin Daugherty, see his Biography by clicking on the link below.
Kevin P. Daugherty
Kevin went from injured railroad worker and Client to 11-year employee of Goldberg Weisman Cairo.
On May 28,1994 Kevin was working as a car inspector for the Belt Railway Company of Chicago. While Kevin was riding in a company truck on the job, he was hit by three locomotives. Kevin was diagnosed with a bulged disk in his lower back.
After being taken out of service by the railroad he retained Louis C.Cairo to represent him in his claim against the BRC. After his case was settled Kevin was hired as an Investigator for the firm.
As an investigator his duties include taking witness statements, photographing accident sites and interacting on a sometimes-daily basis with clients. His previous injury as well as being a former client has helped him to present injured workers with questions and issues that they have experienced. He also travels the country attending union meetings and explaining to members their rights if injured while on the job.
Mr. Daugherty grew up in Joliet, with his Mom, Dad and two sisters. Kevin has a long family history of union membership. His Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Great Uncle were all members of the United Mine Workers Union. His Grandfather was a member of the Textile Workers Union and his father is a 44-year member of Machinists Local 851 in Joliet.
Kevin spent 8 years as a volunteer fireman in Plainfield achieving the rank of Lieutenant and then Captain before leaving the Department after moving from the district. Kevin has been a member of the Machinists Local in Joliet and of the Transportation and Communications Union while working for the railroad. He is married to Kim and has a grown son David who is a Paramedic in addition to three stepchildren and two grandchildren.
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