Illinois Auto Accident Lawyers
Every year, thousands of people in Illinois are injured in auto accidents caused by negligent drivers. Whether it’s a distracted driver running a red light, a rear-end collision, or a multi-car pileup, auto accidents can leave you with serious injuries, medical bills, and financial stress.
At 217 Law, we help injured drivers and passengers across Illinois recover full compensation for their injuries. We handle cases ranging from simple fender-benders involving only Emergency Room treatment to crashes involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Throughout our careers, we have recovered millions for our clients.
Your rights after an auto accident in Illinois
Under Illinois law, the person who caused the auto accident is generally responsible for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages. If you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Emergency and ongoing medical treatment
Lost income from missed work
Reduced future earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Property damage to your vehicle
Out-of-pocket expenses related to the crash
Emotional distress and loss of normal life
What to Do After a Car Accident in Illinois
Call 911 and get medical attention: Your safety comes first. Make sure a police report is filed.
Exchange information: Get the other driver’s name, insurance, and contact info.
Document the scene: Take photos of the vehicles, damage, location, and injuries.
Do NOT admit fault: Even casual apologies can later be used against you.
Contact an attorney: You have no obligation to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, and doing so without an attorney can be harmful to your case. Even if it’s not us, be sure to contact an attorney as soon as possible!
How a good auto accident lawyer can help you
Dealing with an injury is hard enough. You should focus on healing while your attorney handles the rest. If we work together, we will:
Investigate the crash and gather key evidence
Handle all communications with insurance adjusters
Work with medical providers to properly document your injuries
Negotiate aggressively for full compensation
File a lawsuit and litigate your case in court if the insurance company won’t treat you fairly
Insurance companies are in the business of minimizing payouts. Our job is to level the playing field. We take that responsibility seriously.
217 Law Attorneys
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Courtney Anderson
Courtney practices criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Never shy of a difficult or high-profile case, she has won numerous awards for her advocacy, including recently being selected as a finalist for top lawyer in Macon County.
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Fallon Conner
Fallon practices criminal defense and family law. As a former prosecutor, she has unique insight into the criminal justice system. She enjoys being in the courtroom and has a great track record of success in bench and jury trials.
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Zach Anderson
Zach focuses on helping injured clients with workers compensation, personal injury, and products liability claims. He has successfully resolved multiple single-party injury cases for over $1 million, and has helped recover millions for users of bad products.
We want to work with you.
Phone:
217-217-0217
Address:
132 S. Water St., Suite 628. Decatur, IL 62523
Email:
info@217law.com
Where We Work:
We help clients throughout the 217 area code with injury claims and general civil litigation. We practice criminal defense and family law in Macon and surrounding counties.
