Partner | Chair, Personal Injury Practice | Trial Lawyer | Former Lake County Assistant State's Attorney
Personal Injury — Cook County and Lake County | Wheeling, IL

When you need a personal injury attorney in Cook County or a Lake County personal injury lawyer who prepares cases like they may go to trial—and who you can actually talk to—call Vincent Stavros.

Vince is a Partner at Stavros Law Offices in Wheeling, Illinois, and Chair of the firm's Personal Injury practice. He brings 15+ years of experience in personal injury, a prosecutor's command of proof from his years as a Lake County Assistant State's Attorney, and a direct, personal approach: clients speak with him about their case—not a revolving door of paralegals. He always seeks the maximum recovery for his clients, and he knows how to press for policy limits when insurers dig in and defend.

Call 847-520-4810 for a free consultation. Nuestro personal bilingüe puede ayudarle. Se habla español.

This page explains Vincent's background and how he approaches injury claims. It is educational information, not legal advice for your specific situation, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Outcomes depend on the facts and the law—no lawyer can honestly guarantee a result, a dollar amount, or that every case will reach policy limits.

Why clients choose Vincent for personal injury

Hiring an injury lawyer is about who will investigate early, value the claim honestly, pressure the insurer, and stay available when medical bills and missed work pile up. Vincent's practice is built on:

• 15+ years focused on personal injury across a wide variety of injury claims
• Partner and Chair of Personal Injury at Stavros Law Offices
• Former Lake County Assistant State's Attorney — courtroom training that translates into trial-ready injury files
• Results measured in recoveries — millions and millions recovered for clients over the years (every case is different; past results do not guarantee future outcomes)
• Policy-limits capability — knows how to build and pursue claims when insurers defend and full available coverage is the right target
• Personal access — you talk to Vincent about your case; you are not bounced from paralegal to paralegal
• Local firm depth — Wheeling office serving Cook County, Lake County, and Northern Illinois since the firm's founding in 1978
• Spanish-friendly intake — our bilingual staff can assist. Se habla español.

Trial preparation, early evidence work, and steady client communication—together, that is how Vincent positions injury claims for the strongest recovery the facts and coverage allow.

Free consultation — talk to Vincent's office today

If you were hurt in a crash, a fall, a premises incident, a medical error, or another injury caused by someone else's negligence in Cook County, Lake County, or the northwest suburbs, do not wait for the insurer's first call to define your claim.

• Phone:847-520-4810
• Office: 433 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
• Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed
• Contact form:Contact Us
• Spanish: our bilingual staff can assist you in Spanish

For new personal injury matters, start with 847-520-4810 or the contact page. Profile cell/text/fax numbers remain available for existing clients.

A word from Attorney Vincent Stavros

After a serious injury, the insurance company already has a plan. My job is to make sure you have one too.

I lead our Personal Injury practice because these cases demand both courtroom discipline and real availability. As a former Lake County prosecutor, I learned how to build a file that holds up under scrutiny—facts, credibility, documentation, and a clear story. On the injury side, I apply that same discipline to liability, damages, and negotiation with insurers who often treat the first offer as the end of the conversation. It is not.

I also believe injured clients deserve to talk to their lawyer. When you work with me, you discuss your case with me. You are not handed off and forgotten. If you want a straight conversation about what happened, what your claim may involve, and what comes next, call the office. The consultation is free.

Former Lake County Assistant State's Attorney — litigation foundation

Before joining Stavros Law Offices as a partner, Vincent served as an Assistant State's Attorney in Lake County, gaining extensive courtroom experience prosecuting matters from traffic cases to serious felonies. That trial foundation translates directly into personal injury litigation:

• Assembling a case file early
• Evaluating evidence and credibility
• Preparing witnesses
• Presenting a clear liability and damages narrative at deposition, mediation, or trial

Vincent approaches injury claims with a prosecutor's respect for proof and a trial lawyer's willingness to litigate when that is what the case requires. Stavros Law Offices, under his PI stewardship, focuses on the client's recovery—not settling simply to move a file.

Personal injury practice — Cook County and Lake County

As Chair of Personal Injury, Vincent represents individuals and families throughout Northern Illinois after serious injuries and wrongful conduct. He handles a wide variety of injury claims, including:

• Car accidents and other motor vehicle collisions
• Trucking and commercial / 18-wheeler accidents
• Premises liability and slip and fall claims
• Medical malpractice
• Defective products
• Construction accidents
• Nursing home neglect and related care claims
• Other negligence matters that fit the firm's injury practice

He works closely with medical providers and, when needed, coordinates with accident reconstruction professionals and other experts—especially in trucking, commercial, and complex liability cases—to develop a persuasive damages narrative and liability case.

Start with the firm's injury hub: Personal injury lawyers.

Injured in or around Wheeling, Cook County, or Lake County? Call 847-520-4810 before giving a recorded statement to the insurer.

Car accident lawyer — Wheeling, Cook County, and Lake County

Motor vehicle crashes are a core part of Vincent's docket. After a collision, insurers move quickly to minimize payouts. Vincent moves quickly too—preserving evidence, documenting injuries and wage loss, and building the valuation the facts support.

Related pages on this site:

• Car accidents
• Car accident lawyer Wheeling, IL
• Car accident lawyer Buffalo Grove, IL
• Car accident lawyer Palatine, IL
• Truck and 18-wheeler accidents
• Car accident guide (Illinois)
• Who pays medical bills after a car accident (Illinois)
• Comparative fault in Illinois

Building claims insurers take seriously — including policy limits

Vincent is relentless about treating an insurance company's first offer as the beginning of negotiation—not the end. His practice emphasizes:

• Early investigation and evidence preservation
• Smart case valuation grounded in medical proof and real-world losses
• Disciplined pressure on insurers and defense counsel
• Willingness to litigate when settlement talks stall
• Pursuit of maximum recovery the facts and available coverage support—including seeking policy limits when that is the right target and the insurer is defending

That is capability and approach language, not a promise that every case will reach policy limits or any specific dollar amount. Coverage, liability, and damages control what is possible.

Medical malpractice, premises, products, and other serious claims

Beyond auto cases, Vincent handles medical malpractice, premises liability and slip and fall, defective products, and other serious negligence claims. Complex files often require specialists, careful timeline work, and a damages story that accounts for medical care, time away from work, long-term limitations, and the financial stability of a household.

Explore:

• Medical malpractice
• Premises liability
• Illinois premises liability / slip and fall
• Nursing home neglect
• Construction accidents
• Personal injury personal care

City and community injury pages

If you are searching by town, these live pages may help:

• Personal injury lawyer Wheeling, IL
• Personal injury lawyer Rolling Meadows, IL
• Personal injury lawyer Des Plaines, IL
• Car accident lawyer Wheeling, IL
• Car accident lawyer Buffalo Grove, IL
• Car accident lawyer Palatine, IL

Criminal defense and DUI

Criminal defense and DUI matters at Stavros Law Offices are primarily handled by T. Justin Stavros, Partner and trial lawyer. If you were arrested, charged, or need DUI defense in Lake County or Cook County, start with Justin's profile or the criminal hub; the firm will route you correctly.

• T. Justin Stavros — Partner | Trial Lawyer | Former Lake County ASA (DUI & criminal defense)
• Criminal defense, DUI, and traffic

Recognition (as shown on this site)

Vincent's professional reputation has been recognized by peer-driven organizations, including:

• Emerging Lawyer (Law Bulletin Publishing Company / Illinois Leading Lawyers, 2017)
• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 (selection-based membership)

No additional marketing badges are claimed on this page beyond what appears on the live attorney profile.

Education and professional involvement

• Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Northern Illinois University (2009)
• Juris Doctor, The John Marshall Law School (Chicago)
• Dean's List each semester in law school; coached mock trial teams
• Worked with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office under an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license—early experience arguing motions and examining witnesses
• Partner, Stavros Law Offices; Chair, Personal Injury Practice
• Former Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County, Illinois

Professional associations:

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
• Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
• Lake County Bar Association (LCBA)
• Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA)

See also the firm's attorney profiles page.

What clients can expect

Clients working with Vincent can expect:

• A fast, proactive response after an injury to protect evidence and strengthen the claim
• Clear, practical guidance and consistent communication—with Vincent available to discuss the case
• Trial-level preparation designed to strengthen settlement leverage
• A professional advocate who treats the case—and the client—with urgency and respect
• A practice that does not treat the insurer's first offer as the final word

Wheeling home base — Cook County and Lake County focus

Stavros Law Offices is based at 433 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090—at the practical crossroads of Cook County and Lake County. The firm has served Northern Illinois since 1978.

Vincent represents injured clients across Lake, Cook, McHenry, Kane, Will, DuPage, DeKalb, Boone, and Kendall Counties, depending on the case. For a Wheeling personal injury lawyer, Cook County personal injury attorney, or Lake County injury lawyer, this office is built for that geography—not a downtown mill with a rented suburb address.

Next step — call for a free consultation

If you have been injured and need a lawyer who prepares cases to win leverage—and who will talk with you about your claim—Vincent Stavros leads the Personal Injury team at Stavros Law Offices with the experience, discipline, and results-driven advocacy clients rely on.

Call 847-520-4810 or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. Se habla español.