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The information on this page is general and should not be taken as legal advice for any specific matter. To discuss your situation, schedule a free consultation with an attorney.
Yes. The first meeting costs nothing. You’ll learn your options and decide whether working with us is right for you.
The sooner, the better. Early legal guidance preserves evidence (photos, black-box data, witness contacts) and prevents mistakes—like giving a recorded statement to the insurer—that can hurt your claim.
Bring any police or incident reports, medical records, photos, insurance letters, pay-stubs for lost wages, and any emails or texts from the at-fault party or their insurer. If you don’t have everything yet, that’s okay, we’ll help you gather the rest.
No. We work on a contingency-fee basis. Attorney fees and case costs come out of the final settlement or verdict—never out of your pocket up front.
If there’s no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee. Case costs vary, but those are discussed before you decide whether to file suit.
We focus on northern Illinois, especially McHenry County and surrounding communities such as Algonquin, Rockford, Huntley, Elgin, and Barrington. Cases from neighboring counties are reviewed individually.
Auto, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents are our core work, along with wrongful-death claims. We also take serious injuries from premises hazards, medical errors, defective products, and other negligence.
Generally two years from the date of injury (or death). Some claims have shorter notice rules. Missing a deadline can bar your claim.
Yes. Illinois follows modified comparative fault. If you’re 50 percent or less at fault, your award is reduced by that percentage. Over 50 percent, you can’t recover damages.
Many claims settle through negotiation or mediation. If the insurer won’t make a fair offer, filing a lawsuit—and possibly going to trial—may be the best route. We prepare you either way.
Minor claims can resolve in a few months. Disputed-liability or serious-injury cases often take a year or more, especially if litigation is required.
1) Get medical care.
2) Call police and file an official report.
3) Photograph the scene and gather witness names.
4) Avoid detailed talks with insurers until you have legal counsel.
Your health insurance or MedPay typically pays first. Remaining balances can be placed on hold through medical liens or letters of protection until the case concludes.
Give only basic facts (location, vehicles, date). Decline recorded statements until you’ve spoken with an attorney; adjusters use them to reduce or deny claims.
Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy can step in. In hit-and-run cases we also work with law enforcement and private investigators to locate the at-fault driver.
We total your economic losses (medical bills, lost income, future care) and non-economic harms (pain, disability, emotional distress). Injury severity, liability clarity, and available insurance all influence the final number.
Families may recover funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship and guidance, and the decedent’s medical bills related to the fatal injury.
Expect a status report every 30–45 days—or sooner if something significant happens, such as an offer from the insurer or a scheduled court date.
