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Do these four things now

The first few days decide a lot of cases. In order:

See a doctor, even if you feel OKNeck, back and head injuries show up days later. If there's a gap in treatment, the insurer will use it against you. No insurance? We'll get you seen.

Don't give a recorded statementYou don't have to. Adjusters are trained to get you to say things that lower your claim. Say: "My lawyer will call you."

Keep everythingPhotos of both cars and the scene, the other driver's info, the police report number. Don't fix or scrap your car until we've looked at it. We get your police report free.

Don't sign anything. Call us.Early release forms and medical authorizations are written to limit what they owe you. A ten-minute call costs nothing and tells you where you stand.

What you can get paid for

A car accident claim is more than the repair bill. It covers everything the crash took from you, now and later.

Find out what your case is worth

Medical billsER, surgery, therapy, and treatment your doctor says you'll need later.

Lost payDays you missed, and income you'll lose if you can't go back to the same job.

Your carRepair or replacement, rental, and the value your car lost.

Pain and what you've lostPhysical pain, stress, and the things you can't do anymore.

Car accident results

$21MJury verdict · drunk driver · with co-counselA drunk driver hit our client. The insurer still disputed fault. The jury did not.$26MJury verdict · pedestrianPedestrian struck in a crosswalk, 2014. The insurer offered $25,000; the jury awarded $26.26 million. Korosh Torkzadeh, trial counsel.With co-counsel.Track record$800M+ recovered. 5,000+ clients represented.Open the results archive →

Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee yours. Results shown are firm-wide unless a place is named.

Deadlines vary. Act early.

How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.

Hit by a government vehicle?Special deadlines apply. Call early.

EvidenceSave photos, videos and witness names now.

Insurance calling you?Talk to a lawyer before you give a statement.

Chicago car accident questions we get every day

Straight answers. No fine print.

The other driver's insurance already offered me money. Should I take it?

Almost never on the first offer. Early offers come before your injuries are fully known, and signing closes the claim forever. Let us look at it first. It's free.

What if I was partly at fault?

In an Illinois negligence claim, fault above 50% bars recovery. At 50% or less, compensation is reduced by your share of fault. An insurer's allegation does not decide that percentage. We review the evidence and the law that applies to your claim.

How much do you charge?

Nothing up front. We only get paid if you do. Our fee is a percentage of the money we get for you. You see it and sign it before we start. If we don't win, you owe nothing, not even case costs.

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Updated September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.

Car accidents in Chicago: what to know

Chicago recorded 109 traffic deaths in 2024 and 100 in 2025, the lowest number since 2016, according to city data reported by the Chicago Sun-Times and Block Club Chicago.

Many of the cases we see start on the Dan Ryan, the Kennedy, the Eisenhower, the Edens and Lake Shore Drive, and at busy city intersections shared with buses, bikes and people on foot.

Illinois rules that shape your case

Shared fault. Illinois reduces your compensation by your share of the blame. If your share is more than 50%, you recover nothing. How fault is assigned matters, and that is our fight.
Insurance limits are low. Illinois' minimum liability coverage is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for injuries. Your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can matter.
Medical liens. Illinois limits how much hospitals and medical providers can take from your settlement. We handle every lien so more of the money stays with you.
Deadlines vary. How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Claims against a government agency, such as the CTA or the City, can have shorter or special deadlines. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.

Where your case is handled

Larger injury lawsuits in Chicago are usually filed in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, at the Daley Center downtown. Most cases settle before trial. When an insurer will not pay fairly, we are ready to try the case.

What to do now

Get medical care, even if you feel OK. Some injuries show up days later.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
Save photos, witness names and the police report number.
Ask nearby businesses to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.

Our Chicago office

TORKLAW has a fully staffed office at 150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1450. Illinois attorneys and their support team work there. There is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.

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