The questions everyone asks first.

Nothing up front. We work on contingency, which means the consultation is free and you pay no fees unless we win. If we recover money for you, the fee is a percentage of the recovery, agreed in writing before we start. If there's no recovery, you owe no attorney's fee.

That's exactly what the free consultation is for. Generally, if someone else's negligence caused your injury and you suffered real losses — medical bills, lost income, lasting pain — you may have a claim. Tell us what happened and we'll give you an honest assessment. If you don't have a case, we'll tell you that too.

In most Illinois personal injury cases the deadline (the statute of limitations) is two years from the date of injury, but there are important exceptions — claims against government entities can have much shorter notice deadlines, and the rules differ for medical malpractice and for minors. Evidence also gets harder to recover as time passes. The safest move is to call early so nothing is lost to a deadline.

It depends on the facts — the severity of your injuries, your medical bills, lost wages and earning capacity, the lasting impact on your life, and the available insurance. Anyone who quotes you a number before reviewing your case is guessing. What we can tell you early is whether your claim is strong and what categories of compensation may apply. We don't accept the insurer's first low offer as the answer.

You may still recover. Illinois uses "modified comparative negligence" — as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, you can still recover damages, reduced by your share of fault. Insurance companies often exaggerate a victim's share of blame to pay less, so don't assume you have no case just because you think you were partly responsible.

Most personal injury cases settle without a trial. But insurers offer fair settlements far more readily when they know your attorney is prepared to go to court — so we build every case as if it might. If the right number isn't on the table, we're ready to try it.

It varies. Straightforward claims can resolve in a matter of months; serious-injury cases that require full medical treatment, expert review, or litigation can take longer. Settling too early — before the full extent of your injuries is known — usually costs you money. We move efficiently, keep you informed, and don't drag things out.

Get medical care first — for your health and because the records matter. If you can, document the scene with photos, get the names and insurance information of anyone involved, and keep copies of bills and correspondence. Be careful about giving recorded statements to the other side's insurer, and call an attorney before you sign anything or accept any offer.

If you call, someone is available 24/7. If you submit a form, we typically reach out the same day. Injury claims are time-sensitive, and we treat them that way.