Before you call, the basics.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Don’t see yours? Call us — there’s no charge to ask.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means we advance the costs of your case and are only paid a percentage if we recover money for you. If we don’t win, you owe us no attorney’s fee. The initial consultation is always free.
It depends on the complexity of the case and whether it settles or goes to trial. Many cases resolve within 12 to 24 months; complex matters can take longer. We move as efficiently as the facts allow and keep you informed at every stage — we never let a case drift.
No honest lawyer can give you a number at the first call. Value depends on the severity of your injuries, your economic losses, the strength of the liability evidence, and the available insurance. After we review your case for free, we can give you a realistic, experience-based assessment.
Be careful. Adjusters are trained to minimize what they pay, and an early recorded statement can be used against you. You are generally not required to give the other side’s insurer a statement. The safest step is to speak with us first — at no cost — before you say anything that could be misused.
Yes. Illinois sets strict statutes of limitations — generally two years for personal injury and wrongful death, with important exceptions (claims against government entities and certain medical and minors’ cases differ). Evidence also disappears quickly. Contact us as soon as possible so a deadline never decides your case for you.
In Illinois, a wrongful-death action is brought by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate, for the benefit of the surviving spouse and next of kin. We can help you understand who is entitled to recover and guide the estate through the process with care.
Often, yes. Workers’ compensation typically bars a suit against your direct employer, but it does not protect negligent third parties — a subcontractor, a property owner, or the maker of defective equipment. These third-party claims can provide compensation far beyond what comp allows. We investigate every avenue.
No. We can begin entirely by phone or video, and if you’re injured we’ll come to your home or hospital. Our intake is available 24/7, and we have staff who speak Spanish and Hindi.