If you were injured in a car accident, Stavros Law Offices can help you understand your options and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses. Call 847-520-4810 for a free consultation. We handle qualifying injury cases on a contingency basis, so there is no attorney fee unless we win or recover money for you.
Our office is at 433 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. Founded in 1978, Stavros Law Offices is led by Vincent and T. Justin Stavros, former Lake County Assistant State's Attorneys. We represent injured people throughout Northern Illinois and the northwest suburbs. Spanish-speaking clients can ask for assistance in Spanish.
Learn more about how car-accident claims fit within our personal injury practice, or call today to discuss what happened and what steps may protect your claim. Every case is different, and no result is guaranteed.
Car Accident Claims We Handle
We represent people injured in collisions involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, rideshare vehicles, and multiple vehicles. Our injury-led work includes distracted-driving and texting crashes, drunk-driving collisions, truck and motorcycle crashes, uninsured- and underinsured-motorist claims, and other auto accident injuries.
- Distracted driving and texting-while-driving accidents
- Rideshare collisions involving Uber or Lyft
- Truck, motorcycle, and multi-vehicle crashes
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Injuries involving negligent or impaired drivers
Local Car Accident Help
We represent people injured in collisions throughout the northwest suburbs. If you are looking for local information, see our pages for a Buffalo Grove car accident lawyer, Wheeling car accident lawyer, and Palatine car accident lawyer.
Broader Injury Support
A crash can involve more than vehicle damage. Our Des Plaines personal injury lawyer, Wheeling personal injury lawyer, and Rolling Meadows personal injury lawyer pages provide additional local context for injury claims.
Insurance Claims and Next Steps
We can review liability, available insurance coverage, medical documentation, and the losses connected to your injury before you decide how to respond to an insurer. Do not assume that an early settlement offer reflects the full value of a claim. Insurance companies may seek to limit what they pay, and an early consultation can help you understand the process and preserve relevant evidence. See what affects the value of a claim and our injury case timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in Illinois?
Seek appropriate medical care, report the collision as required, exchange information, preserve photos and other evidence, and notify your insurer. Avoid giving a recorded statement or accepting a settlement before you understand the injuries and losses involved. A prompt consultation can help identify next steps.
How much does a car accident lawyer cost?
Stavros Law Offices offers a free consultation for injury claims and handles all injury claims on a contingency basis. The fee agreement should explain the arrangement; the firm does not charge an attorney fee unless it wins or recovers money for the client, as provided by the agreement. See how personal injury attorney fees work.
What if the other driver has no insurance or not enough insurance?
A claim may involve uninsured- or underinsured-motorist coverage, depending on the applicable policy and facts. We can review the available coverage, the collision evidence, and the documented losses.
Should I speak with a lawyer if my injury seems minor?
Some crash injuries or symptoms become clearer over time. Seek medical attention when appropriate, follow medical guidance, keep records, and consider a consultation before signing a release or resolving the claim.
How long do I have to bring a car-accident injury claim in Illinois?
Deadlines vary with the facts, the parties, the type of claim, and any public-entity or insurance issues. Do not wait to get advice: preserve evidence and discuss the timeline with an Illinois attorney promptly.
Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?
Potential recovery can depend on the evidence and Illinois comparative-fault rules. A consultation can help assess how the available facts may affect liability and damages; no outcome is guaranteed.
If the crash also resulted in a DUI or traffic charge, our criminal defense, DUI, and traffic-violations practice can address that separate legal issue while this page remains focused on your injury claim.
Free Car Accident Consultation
Call 847-520-4810 to discuss your Northern Illinois car accident with Stavros Law Offices. Consultations are free for injury claims, and all injury claims are handled on a contingency basis under a written fee agreement.
Related Illinois injury resources include our motorcycle accident lawyer, wrongful death lawyer, and McHenry County personal injury lawyer pages.
Car accident resources: Car Accident Resource Center, Car Accident Checklist, Dealing With Insurance After a Crash, Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers, and Illinois Injury Filing Deadlines.
Related injury guides: pedestrian accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, bicycle accidents and hit-and-run accidents.