A serious injury in Waukegan can leave you facing medical appointments, missed paychecks, and calls from insurance adjusters before you know what your claim is worth. Whether you were hurt in a crash on Sheridan Road, Green Bay Road, Grand Avenue, Belvidere Road (Route 120), or the I-94 corridor, in a fall at a store or apartment, or in another preventable accident in Lake County, getting advice early can help protect evidence and keep you from accepting less than the facts support.
Stavros Law Offices is at 433 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090, and has served Northern Illinois clients since 1978. Our personal injury practice is led by Vincent M. Stavros, a partner with 15+ years of experience in injury cases and a former Lake County Assistant State's Attorney. Call 847-520-4810 for a free consultation. Our bilingual staff can take your call and assist you in Spanish (Se habla español). Qualifying injury cases are typically handled on a contingency fee — no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
This page is general information about Illinois injury claims, not legal advice for your situation, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Outcomes depend on the facts, the law, and available insurance; no lawyer can guarantee a result.
Injury claims we handle for Waukegan-area clients
From our Wheeling office, Vince handles a range of injury matters, including:
- Car accidents — including crashes involving uninsured or underinsured drivers (car accident claims)
- Premises liability — slip-and-fall and unsafe property conditions (premises liability)
- Products liability — injuries caused by defective or dangerous products
- Medical malpractice — serious injuries tied to medical care (medical malpractice)
- Other serious injury matters, such as truck accidents, construction injuries, and nursing home neglect
For the full overview, see our Illinois personal injury page. Nearby local pages: Wheeling personal injury lawyer · Buffalo Grove car accident lawyer · car accidents.
Contingency fee, in plain English
Most injury clients do not pay hourly fees up front. Under a typical contingency agreement, the attorney fee is a percentage of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you generally do not owe that fee. Case costs and expenses should be explained in the written fee agreement, and we will walk through them at the free consultation so there are no surprises.
Illinois deadlines
Many Illinois personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (see 735 ILCS 5/13-202), but some claims — for example, those involving a government entity or certain medical malpractice claims — can have shorter notice or filing rules. Do not assume your deadline; call so we can review the correct one for your facts.
What happens in the first weeks of a claim
- Listening to how the injury happened and who may be responsible
- Preserving evidence — photographs, incident or police reports, witness information, and surveillance requests
- Documenting medical treatment and lost income
- Identifying insurance — the at-fault party's coverage, your own Med Pay, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
- Handling insurer contact — including recorded statements and early settlement offers
- Explaining next steps — investigation, demand, negotiation, and, if needed, filing suit
Fault and damages in Illinois
Illinois follows a modified comparative-fault rule: you may still recover if you are 50% or less at fault, with any recovery reduced by your percentage of fault (see our comparative fault guide). Damages can include medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering, when supported by the evidence. Every case is different, and there is no standard “average” value. For crash claims, see also who pays medical bills after a car accident in Illinois.
Serving Waukegan and nearby communities
Waukegan is in Lake County, near Gurnee, Zion, North Chicago, Round Lake Beach, and Libertyville. Lake County cases are typically heard in the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. We regularly speak with injured people in and around Waukegan, Gurnee, Zion, North Chicago, Park City, Round Lake Beach, Libertyville, Mundelein, Lindenhurst, and we handle matters in Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Will, DuPage, DeKalb, Boone, and Kendall Counties. If the town on your paperwork is different, call anyway and we will confirm whether we can help.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay anything to start a personal injury case?
Qualifying cases are typically handled on contingency, so you generally do not pay an attorney fee unless we recover compensation. The consultation is free, and fees and costs are explained in writing.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Illinois?
Many claims have a two-year statute of limitations, but exceptions and shorter deadlines exist. Contact us soon so we can identify the right date for your case.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still have a claim if you are 50% or less at fault; your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. Get advice before accepting an insurer's version of events.
Should I give the other side's insurer a recorded statement?
Be careful. You are often not required to give the other party's insurer a recorded statement. Call us before you discuss the facts or sign medical authorizations or releases.
Who handles injury cases at Stavros Law Offices?
Vincent M. Stavros leads our personal injury practice. Criminal defense and DUI matters are handled separately by T. Justin Stavros.
Can your staff help me in Spanish?
Yes. Our bilingual staff can take your call and assist you in Spanish. Call 847-520-4810.
Talk with Stavros Law Offices
Hurt in Waukegan? Get a clear case review before you accept a low offer or miss a deadline.
Stavros Law Offices
433 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 847-520-4810
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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