Chicago Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Attorneys Who Know This City
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We have practiced in Chicago for more than 20 years — in Cook County Circuit Court, before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, and in the neighborhoods where our clients live and work. If you've been injured and need a personal injury attorney in Chicago, IL, you're not going to get a national call center. You're going to get us.
$1.85M recovered. $1.76M. $565,000. $500,000. These are real settlements for real Chicago clients — against insurance companies with full legal teams.
We Know Cook County Courts the Way You Know Your Neighborhood
Cook County's legal system has its own rhythms, and knowing them matters. We handle personal injury cases at the Richard J. Daley Center, where Cook County Circuit Court cases are filed and litigated. Workers' compensation hearings go before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission at the State of Illinois Building. These aren't venues we visit occasionally — they're where we've worked for two decades. That familiarity with judges, procedures, and opposing counsel isn't something you can manufacture with a Chicago phone number and a satellite office.
PERSONAL INJURY
Car accidents, motorcycle crashes, truck collisions, construction site injuries, slip and falls. If someone else's negligence put you in the hospital, we build the case that makes them pay for it.
Workers' Compensation
Injured on the job in Illinois? You have rights your employer may not volunteer. We've spent 20 years helping Chicago workers navigate the claims process and recover the full benefits they're entitled to.
Every Corner of Chicago, Not Just the Expensive Zip Codes
Our clients come from every part of the city — the South Loop and West Loop, Bridgeport and Pilsen, Hyde Park, Humboldt Park, Rogers Park, and everywhere in between. Working people in Chicago's immigrant and working-class communities face the same insurance companies and defense attorneys as anyone else, and they deserve the same quality of representation. Your neighborhood doesn't determine how hard we fight for you.
What Brought You Here — and How We Can Help
Most people searching for a Chicago injury law firm near me have just been through something serious. A car accident on the Dan Ryan. A fall at a job site in the West Loop. A workers' comp claim that got denied. Whatever happened, the questions that follow are the same: Is my case worth pursuing? Will an attorney actually take it seriously? Can I afford this?
The answers are yes, yes, and our consultations are free. We handle personal injury and workers' compensation cases on a contingency basis — we don't get paid unless you do.
Questions Chicago Injury Victims Ask Us
Do I need a Chicago attorney specifically, or can any Illinois personal injury lawyer handle my case?
You can technically hire any licensed Illinois attorney, but local knowledge matters in Cook County. Familiarity with Cook County Circuit Court procedures, judges, and the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission at the State of Illinois Building gives your attorney a practical advantage that an out-of-area firm simply doesn't have. We've been practicing in Chicago for over 20 years.What if I was injured on a CTA bus, an L train, or a Metra commuter rail?
Transit accidents involving the CTA or Metra are handled differently than standard car accident claims. The Chicago Transit Authority is a government entity, which means specific notice requirements and shorter filing deadlines apply. If you were hurt on a CTA bus, an L train, or a Metra train, contact us as soon as possible — the timeline on these claims moves faster than most people realize.How much does it cost to hire a Chicago personal injury attorney?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover money for you. Your initial consultation is also free. There's no financial risk to finding out where your case stands.I live in a Chicago neighborhood that isn't downtown. Will you still take my case?
Yes, without qualification. We represent clients from every part of Chicago — South Side, West Side, North Side, and the neighborhoods that don't make the travel guides. Where you live has no bearing on the quality of your representation.What's the deadline to file a personal injury claim in Illinois?
Illinois has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, meaning you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Workers' compensation claims have different deadlines. Transit accidents involving government entities have even shorter notice windows. Don't wait to find out which deadline applies to your situation.
Two Decades in Chicago. Real Results.
Our case results reflect what's possible when an attorney knows Cook County courts, prepares cases thoroughly, and refuses to let insurance companies dictate the outcome. We've recovered $1.76 million for an auto accident victim, $565,000 in a truck accident case, and $500,000 in a workers' compensation matter, among others. These aren't outliers — they're what serious representation looks like.
What Our Clients Say
Alaina A.
“I can not say enough amazing things about everyone who works at this firm. My husband was recently in an accident and from the moment I called they were there for me. They answered every question I had and kept us informed in every way. I would 100% recommend them to anyone who is in need of an attorney. You guys are fantastic!!"
Kay T.
"There are so many things that I could say about my experience with this firm. My initial interaction was very pleasant and informative. I needed help with a traffic violation and Christopher was able to help me out of a bad situation with great results!! The overall value for the professional job they did was fantastic! Christopher really knows his stuff and I highly recommend his services if you find yourself in need of them."
Tilly R.
"Chris and Trisha and amazing!! Helped me on the spot and got me handled with all my medical appointments after a very stressful and painful accident! I’m so glad I was referred to them"