Practice Area
Car Accidents
A car accident can shatter your life in seconds — leaving you with mounting medical bills, lost income, and pain that may last years. Illinois roads claim thousands of injured victims annually, and insurance companies are ready with a team of adjusters and lawyers working to minimize your payout. We level that playing field. Our car accident attorneys have handled thousands of cases and understand every tactic insurers use. We investigate the scene, preserve evidence, work with accident reconstructionists, and fight — in court if necessary — to get you the full compensation you deserve.
Average Settlement
$52,000
Common Car Accidents Cases We Handle
- Rear-end collisions at intersections
- Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Highway and expressway accidents (I-90, I-94)
- Wrong-way driving
- Unsafe lane changes
- Failure to yield
What We Must Prove to Win Your Case
- 1The other driver owed you a duty of care
- 2They breached that duty through negligent or reckless driving
- 3Their breach directly caused your injuries
- 4You suffered real, quantifiable damages as a result
Recent Car Accidents Results
$2,400,000
Multi-vehicle highway collision, traumatic brain injury
Cook County · 2024
$875,000
Drunk driver T-bone, spinal fractures
DuPage County · 2023
$340,000
Rear-end collision, herniated discs, surgery required
Lake County · 2024
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its own merits.
How We Handle Your Case
Free Consultation
We review your case, explain your rights, and tell you honestly what we can do for you — at no charge.
Investigation
We secure evidence, interview witnesses, obtain expert opinions, and build the strongest possible factual record.
Negotiation
Armed with a complete liability and damages picture, we demand full value from the insurance company — and hold firm.
Trial if Needed
If they won't pay what your case is worth, we go to court. Our trial record makes insurers take us seriously at every stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get a Free Case Assessment
What Happened?
Tell us about the type of incident
Attorneys Who Handle Car Accidents
James Hargrove
Founding Partner
20 years · $300M+ recovered
Yale Law School, J.D. 2003
Sarah Chen
Senior Partner
15 years · $185M+ recovered
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D. 2008