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Understanding Personal Injury Law

Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.

In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.

Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.

Common Personal Injury Cases

  • Car and truck accidents
  • Slip and fall incidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Defective products
  • Dog bites
  • Medical malpractice

Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.

When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.

How the Legal Process Works

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. Settlement or trial

Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a personal injury lawyer do?

Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.

How long do personal injury cases take?

Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.

What compensation can victims recover?

Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.

Do most cases go to trial?

Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.

When should I hire a lawyer?

It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.


16278 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

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Location: Chicago 60606
Firm: The Weinrich Law Firm LLC

Justin Weinrich is a highly respected litigator who has spent more than a decade representing his injured clients in personal injury cases. Justin’s entire practice is dedicated to holding insurance companies and negligent drivers responsible for the injuries they cause his clients, and he has obtained tens of millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for his clients.. Justin founded The Weinrich Law Firm LLC in 2013, focusing his practice exclusively on representing Chicago-area personal injury clients. Justin is an active member of the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Chicago Bar Association.. Unlike many other personal injury law firms, Justin’s firm does not advertise. Instead, The Weinrich Law Firm’s foundation is built on strong referral relationships with dozens of law firms throughout the greater Chicago area and referrals from many satisfied former clients.. Justin has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers Network for his litigation skills and reputation in the legal community.

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Location: Saint Charles 60174
Firm: Meyers & Flowers

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+1 (866) 410-8231
Location: Chicago 60606
Firm: Jamie M. Trapp & Associates

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Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: Morici, Figlioli & Associates

Backed by years of experience, Attorney James J. Morici is dedicated to protecting the rights of accident victims throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. Since committing his life to judiciary work, Mr. Morici has handled a wide range of cases, including those involving car accidents, railroad accidents, premises liability, workplace accidents, and more. Due to his hard work and dedication, he has recovered multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in numerous cases. As a result, he has been listed in Illinois Super Lawyers®.. Prior to committing his life to judiciary work, Mr. Morici attended DePaul University where he achieved his undergraduate degree. Upon the completion of his undergraduate studies, he enrolled at ITT/Chicago-Kent College of Law. It was here that he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Currently, he holds memberships in a wide range of associations including the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

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Location: Chicago 60602
Firm: The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers

Andrew Kryder is the founding member of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, an experienced Chicago personal injury firm. With over 25 years of litigation experience, Andrew has focused his practice on personal injury matters including car accidents, motorcycle accidents and commercial vehicle accidents. In addition, the firm handles construction site injuries, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and work injuries. Through the years, Andy has compiled an impressive record of Verdicts and Settlements, some of which have been profiled in national and local verdict reporters.. In many instances, clients first meet with Andy under very difficult circumstances. He understands how the aftermath of an injury can take a physical, emotional, and economic toll on the individual and their family. Andy recognizes that each client has unique goals and expectations. That’s why every case starts with a conversation. His ability to listen, develop a strategy, and explain it in simple terms is what sets Andy apart from many other attorneys.. With over two decades of experience, Andy has distinguished himself as a litigator at the Circuit Court level and Appellate Court level. Andy has taken numerous cases to verdict, handled hundreds of arbitrations, appeared in court thousands of times and argued multiple cases in front of the Illinois Appellate Court. In addition, Andy is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.. The Kryder Law Group has compiled a record of results that few other firms can match. Collectively the firm has represented thousands of clients and recovered over $100 million dollars in compensation for their clients.. EducationThe Ohio State University, BA 1995DePaul Law School, JD 1998. Bar AdmissionsIllinoisNorthern District of IllinoisNorthern District of IndianaU.S. Supreme Court. Past and Current Affiliations Include:Chicago Bar AssociationChicago Bar Association Judicial Evaluation CommitteeIllinois State Bar AssociationLake County Bar Association. Accolades10 Best Client SatisfactionNational Trial LawyersBest Law Firm Lifetime Member. Should you have any legal questions or would like to set up a free legal consultation, please feel free to contact Andrew at or at

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Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: The Law Office of Lyndsay A. Markley, Ltd.

Lyndsay Markley is a nationally renowned personal injury attorney. She has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients. In the past two years alone, Lyndsay Markley Law secured tens of millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims in the areas of medical negligence, sexual abuse, automobile collisions, trips and falls, motorcycle collisions, trucking accidents. In 2018, Lyndsay received the prestigious designation as a "40 under 40" Illinois Attorneys to Watch 2018 by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin out of over 1, 200 attorney nominees. Lyndsay is also recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer (2017 -2019) by SuperLawyers and Chicago Magazine an honor available to attorneys with ten + years of practice and a Rising Star (2013 to 2015); a "Top 100" Trial Attorney in Illinois (2012-2017) by the National Association of Trial Lawyers; "Top 40 under 40" (NATL) (2012-2016); a "Top Woman" Lawyer in Illinois by SuperLawyers and Chicago Magazine; and "10 Best Under 40" (2014-2015) by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. In addition to these professional acknowledgments, repeated positive reviews by Lyndsay's clients have earned her the designation of “Superb Lawyer” on the AVVO. Lyndsay is regularly asked to speak to the media on her cases and regarding legal issues in general.. Before founding Lyndsay Markley Law in 2014, Lyndsay was a named partner at an established Chicago-based personal injury law firm and notably, the firm's youngest and first female partner. She attended Chicago-Kent College of Law where she obtained her J.D. and Ohio University for her undergraduate degree.

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+1 (855) 918-1318
Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.

Rob L. Kohen has been a member of the Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. legal team since 2014. He focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, construction negligence, and medical malpractice.. Mr. Kohen has obtained a number of noteworthy settlements in his time with the firm. In 2020, Mr. Kohen obtained a $20.5 million settlement on behalf of a man who was paralyzed and later died after the driver of a semi-truck fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into his home. The same year, Mr. Kohen obtained a $15 million settlement for a motorcyclist who lost his leg in a car crash.. In one of his first trials with the firm, Mr. Kohen was part of a trial team that won a $15.3 million jury verdict on behalf of an Army veteran who was injured at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. He also took a heavily disputed liability and causation case to trial that settled on the day of closing arguments for the $300,000 policy limits.. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Kohen was recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In addition, he has been named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2018. Mr. Kohen has also been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, an honor given to the top 2% of lawyers in Illinois who are under 40 years old or have practiced 10 years or less.. Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Mr. Kohen served as a law clerk at another prominent Plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Chicago for two-and-a-half years.. Mr. Kohen is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law. At Chicago-Kent, he competed in the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition as a member of the law school’s nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Team. He also earned the CALI award for achieving the highest grade in an individual class. Since his graduation, Mr. Kohen has been invited numerous times to speak to current Chicago-Kent students on the topics of medical malpractice and personal injury law.. In his free time, Mr. Kohen is a highly accomplished athlete. Currently, he is ranked in the top 5 percent overall as an All WORLD Ironman Age Group Athlete. Since 2011, he is a six-time Ironman 70.3 finisher, three-time USA Age Group National Championship finisher, two-time Ironman finisher and two-time marathon finisher.. Additional credentials and distinctions include: membership in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago-Kent Alumni Association.

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+1 (312) 967-2174
Location: Chicago 60602
Firm: Tobin Petkus & Muñoz, L.L.C.

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Location: Chicago 60607
Firm: Uche Litigation

Attorney Uche is a nationally recognized litigator and trial lawyer. Attorney Uche’s talent, dedication and passion for advocacy has led him to successfully try to verdict over ive hundred cases that span multiple legal specialties ranging from personal injury to criminal/DUI cases.. For instance, Attorney Uche recently secured a $1.18 million jury verdict against the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department in Cockerham v. City of Chicago; a nationally publicized civil rights case involving the shooting death of a 23-year old man by a Chicago police officer. Additionally, in Jones v. Villa at South Holland, Attorney Uche secured a record jury verdict of $625,000 for an elderly woman who suffered 11-hours of emotional distress while at a nursing home.. Within the area of criminal law, Attorney Uche has successfully argued and persuaded the Illinois Appellate Court in People v. Litiwn 2015 IL App (3d) 140429, to throw out his client’s conviction and 12-year sentence for drug trafficking; a case now often cited as legal precedent. Also, in People v. Holt, Attorney Uche got murder charges dismissed against his client by successfully filing a pre-trial motion to dismiss murder charges.. Beyond his success in trial advocacy, Attorney Uche has handled numerous high-profile cases that have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Guardian and CNN. Additionally, Attorney Uche has been recognized by his peers as well as prominent legal organizations. For example, Attorney Uche is the recipient of a Top 40 Lawyer under 40 Award from The National Trial Lawyers. Also, Attorney Uche’s courtroom successes culminated with his selection for inclusion to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars list; no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the State of Illinois are named to the Rising Stars list.. Attorney Uche's commitment to the law was demonstrated at an early stage in his career. For example, upon graduating from one of the most prestigious Law schools in the Midwest, the University of Wisconsin Law School, Attorney Uche was the recipient of a string of advocacy awards, some of which included: the 2007 Best Attorney Award at the Stanford Law School Mock Trial Invitational Competition in California, as well as the 2006 Best Petitioner’s Brief Award at the August A. Rendigs National Products liability Moot Court Competition in Ohio.. After law school, Attorney Uche joined one of the largest and most respected prosecutor’s offices in the United States: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, he successfully prosecuted well over a thousand criminal cases and in the process gained a wealth of experience in advocacy, which he employs successfully for his clients today.

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+1 (833) 750-0129
Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.

Brian L. Salvi joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., in 2013 and was named Partner in 2019. He concentrates his legal practice on cases that involve personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice.. Since joining the firm, Mr. Salvi has obtained the following noteworthy results at trial:. A $50.3 million jury verdict on behalf of a young boy who suffered a brain injury at birthA $17.9 million jury verdict on behalf of a 47-year-old Lombard woman who was hit by a truckA $9 million jury verdict for the family of a father and son killed in a Boone County car crash. The award is the highest jury verdict on record in Boone County, Ill.A $1.4 million verdict on behalf of a woman who was injured in a Roscoe, Ill. parking lot accident.A $1.3 million jury verdict for the family of a motorcyclist who was killed in a Chicago collision with a pickup truck$1.26 medical malpractice verdict in a federal tort claim against government-employed physicians in United States District Court – Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division.. In 2020, Mr. Salvi obtained a $7.5 million and a $3 million settlement in medical malpractice cases. In 2018, he obtained a $2.1 million settlement on behalf of a man who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a DuPage County motorcycle crash one day before trial was set to begin. The same year, he also secured a $2.7 million settlement on behalf of an individual who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a pedestrian versus motor vehicle collision. In 2017, he obtained a $4.5 million settlement in an institutional negligence case against a mental health facility for their failures in treating a patient.. In 2019, Mr. Salvi was named to Law Bulletin Media’s elite “40 Under Forty” attorney list, recognizing the top up and coming lawyers in Illinois. He was also recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Mr. Salvi also been named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers and an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media every year since 2016. In 2019, Mr. Salvi was listed among the Top 10 Emerging Lawyers in the state of Illinois.. Mr. Salvi received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.. As a law school student, Mr. Salvi competed in the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition as a member of Notre Dame’s mock trial team. The team won the 2012 and 2013 Regional Championships in Louisville. In 2013, the team compiled an 11-0 record and outperformed 220 other teams in Regional and National competition en route to winning the National Championship in New Orleans.. Before he joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., as an attorney, Mr. Salvi served as a law clerk with the firm.. Additional credentials and distinctions include: memberships in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Association of Justice. Mr. Salvi is also a Chicago advisory board member of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

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+1 (312) 464-7014
Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: GWC Injury Lawyers LLC

Louis C. Cairo is the Owner and Managing Partner of GWC. Under his leadership, GWC has become one of the premier Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law firms in Illinois, with over $2 billion recovered for its clients.. Louis himself has earned a reputation as a compassionate, aggressive trial lawyer working on behalf of severely injured individuals and their families. He has set record verdicts and settlements in multiple Illinois counties, including Lake, DeKalb, Kane, Jo Daviess, and Sycamore.. Over the course of his career, Louis has received many awards and distinctions in recognition of his legal achievements. In addition to being named to the Leading Lawyers Network and to Illinois Super Lawyers, Louis has been honored as the Italian American Labor Council’s Person of the Year and the Italian American Executives of Transportation’s Man of the Year. He has also served as the president of the Society of Trial Lawyers.. Louis regularly educates building trades members on their legal rights, and he has lectured extensively to attorneys through the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.. When he is not practicing law, Louis enjoys spending time with his wife, his children, and his three grandchildren.

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+1 (866) 587-9308
Location: Chicago 60654
Firm: Attorney Dean Caras

We often obtain large verdicts or awards for clients that have been advised by other attorneys that they have no case.  We recognize the frustration that people feel when they know they have been injured or lost their jobs as a result of someone else’s actions, yet cannot find a voice to represent them.  Recently, we obtained a record verdict in the State of Illinois for an individual who was wrongfully terminated from his job for filing a worker’s compensation case.  His employer terminated him the day before he was to have surgery, leaving him disabled with no money coming in to support his family.  We recognized the hardship that was caused by his employer and fought his case through to a successful verdict providing him with justice and a financial award.  In that instance, our client often reminded us that it was as important to him that a jury hear his case and rule in his favor as it was the financial award that he received.. VERDICTS and SETTLEMENTS. Surgery Center / Medical Malpractice: $5,200,000 record verdict against the Surgery Center for negligently discharging plaintiff without providing instructions on how to take care of herself and symptoms to watch for.  The doctor had provided orders that he see his patients before release and the unqualified staff failed to follow the doctor's strict orders.. Medical Malpractice/Brachial Plexus Birth Injury:  $1.4 Million recovery for young girl that received a right arm brachial plexus injury at birth.  The Obstetrician claimed the proper maneuvers were used and the proper amount of traction was applied.  However, during discovery it was proven that the Obstetrician used a maneuver that was not a proper maneuver and it was this maneuver that caused the injury.  The matter settled during trial.

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+1 (708) 358-6222
Location: Oak Park 60302
Firm: Law Office of Mariam L Hafezi, Ltd

Mariam is an accomplished trial attorney with a career devoted to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Known for her client-centered approach, she prioritizes justice, integrity, and open communication to achieve the best outcomes. Mariam began her career handling complex medical negligence cases before expanding her practice to include a wide range of personal injury matters, such as auto accidents, premises liability, and construction negligence. After serving as a partner at her previous firm, she now runs her own practice, continuing her dedication to fighting for her clients.With extensive trial experience, Mariam has secured numerous record-setting verdicts, including a $3.3 million medical malpractice verdict in 2022 and a $15.2 million construction negligence verdict in 2018. She has also achieved significant appellate victories, including arguments before the Illinois Supreme Court. Mariam’s achievements have earned her recognition as a SuperLawyer and the NIU College of Law Young Alum of the Year in 2020. Beyond her legal career, she is a proud mother, wife to a Chicago Police Officer, and an active community member, serving on the NIU Law Alumni Council and her son’s Local School Council.

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+1 (844) 793-5798
Location: Chicago 60643
Firm: McCready, Garcia & Leet

We provide our clients with helpful information in a clear and simple way so that they can better understand what is happening with their case. We work in all fields of personal injury law, including, but not limited to, car accidents, wrongful death claims, animal attacks, dog bites, slip and fall injuries, premise liability, and workers' compensation claims.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
+1 (312) 629-4412
Location: Chicago 60606
Firm: Malman Law

As the founder of Steven J. Malman and Associates, P.C., Attorney Steven Malman has 21 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction and workers’ compensation cases. Mr. Malman is one of Chicago’s leading authorities on personal injury law and has taken a special interest in defending the elderly from neglect and abuse. He has personally handled over 10,000 cases successfully, and collected hundreds of millions dollars for his clients.

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Location: Glen Carbon 62034
Firm: Flint Law Firm

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Location: Maryville 62062
Firm: Armbruster, Dripps, Winterscheidt & Blotevogel, LLC

Attorney Charles Armbruster devotes his career to fighting for the rights of injured individuals. For almost 25 years, Charles has traveled the country representing injured individuals in 21 different states. He has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients, including over 15 cases that each resulted in recovery of $1 million or more. Charles was also recognized by Leading Lawyers as one of the top lawyers in Illinois. Membership in this organization is limited to less than five percent of practicing attorneys in a state.. Charles believes strongly in leveraging technology for the benefit of his clients. He is on the cutting edge of courtroom technology, using computers in trial years before most firms ever considered doing so. His courtroom skill and experience are such that other law firms have asked him to serve as lead trial counsel in their cases. Other attorneys and judges have designated him as AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®.. Charles is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The LCA is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society. Membership is limited to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. The purpose of the LCA is to recognize deserving, experienced, and highly qualified lawyers. Fellows are selected and invited into Fellowship after being evaluated on effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and trial work, along with ethical reputation.

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Location: Collinsville 62234
Firm: Giacoletto Law Firm

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Location: Worth 60482

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Location: Chicago 60638
Firm: Sobo & Sobo, LLP

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