ILLINOIS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
Helping Injury Victims Across Illinois Get Justice and Fair Compensation
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence anywhere in Illinois, you deserve a legal team that understands state law, insurance tactics, and how to fight for maximum compensation. Phillips Law Offices has recovered over $500 million for injured clients across Illinois since 1945, and maintains a 4.9 out of 5.0 Google rating from 113 client reviews.
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Legally reviewed by Stephen D. Phillips, Managing Partner, J.D., Loyola University Chicago · Past President, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association · Illinois State Bar Association
Last updated: August 2026
💼 $500M+ Recovered
⚖️ 75+ Years Experience
⭐ 4.9 Google Rating (113 Reviews)
Super Lawyers Top 100
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Why Choose Phillips Law Offices for Your Illinois Personal Injury Case
When you hire our firm, you gain a team committed to results, compassion, and legal excellence, with more than 75 years of combined experience handling personal injury cases throughout Illinois. Our No Win, No Fee guarantee means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Top Ratings Across Platforms
We maintain a 4.9 out of 5.0 Google rating from 113 client reviews, a 10.0 Avvo rating for personal injury law, and an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of legal skill and ethics.
Award-Winning Recognition
Our attorneys have been recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (Top 1%), The National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Trial Lawyers), and Leading Lawyers for peer-recognized excellence.
What to Do After a Personal Injury in Illinois
STEP 1
Get Medical Treatment
Seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor. Prompt treatment protects your health and creates the medical record that links your injury directly to the incident.
STEP 2
Report the Incident
Depending on how your injury occurred, report it to the police, the property owner, or your employer, and request an official written record.
STEP 3
Document Everything
Photograph the scene, your injuries, and any hazardous conditions. Collect witness contact information and keep records of every medical bill and day of work missed.
STEP 4
Contact Phillips Law Offices Before Speaking to Insurance
Insurance adjusters contact injury victims quickly, hoping to minimize your claim before you understand its full value. Call us at (312) 346-4262 before giving any statement or signing anything.
Illinois Personal Injury Law You Should Know
Statute of Limitations (735 ILCS 5/13-202): You generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim, regardless of how clear the other party’s fault is. Minors and individuals under legal disability may have additional time.
Modified Comparative Negligence (735 ILCS 5/2-1116): You can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault, as long as you were less than 51% responsible. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies routinely try to shift blame onto injury victims to minimize payouts.
No Damage Caps: Illinois does not cap compensatory damages in most personal injury cases. You can recover the full value of your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of normal life. Punitive damages may be available in cases involving willful or wanton conduct.
How We Prove Negligence in Illinois Injury Cases
1. Investigation
We gather police reports, surveillance footage, photographs, and witness statements immediately, before evidence disappears.
2. Expert Analysis
Accident reconstruction, medical, and economic experts help establish exactly what happened, the full extent of your injuries, and your losses.
3. Applying Illinois Law
We build your case around the specific statutes and legal standards that apply, from the Premises Liability Act to comparative negligence rules.
4. Handling Insurance Companies
We handle all communications with insurers from day one, protecting you from tactics designed to minimize or deny your claim.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Phillips Law Offices represents Illinois residents in every type of personal injury case, from everyday accidents to catastrophic, life-altering injuries.
Car Accidents
Rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, and multi-vehicle pileups on Illinois expressways and local roads.
Truck Accidents
Catastrophic collisions involving commercial trucks, governed by federal motor carrier regulations.
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability
Injuries from hazardous conditions at stores, apartments, restaurants, and other properties.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and medication mistakes at Illinois hospitals and clinics.
Wrongful Death
Compensation for families who lost a loved one due to another’s negligence.
Nursing Home Abuse
Holding negligent facilities accountable for abuse, neglect, and understaffing.
Dog Bites
Illinois’ strict liability standard for injuries caused by dog attacks.
Workplace and Construction Accidents
Third-party claims beyond workers’ compensation for construction and industrial injuries.
Don’t Let Insurance Companies Decide What Your Case Is Worth
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize your claim. Our attorneys are trained to maximize it. Get a free, honest evaluation of your Illinois personal injury case today.
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Personal Injury Case Results
Phillips Law Offices has a proven record of obtaining substantial compensation for personal injury victims across Illinois. These results reflect our commitment to thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.
$10 Million
The Situation
A child was seriously injured in an escalator incident at a Chicagoland shopping center.
Our Approach
Our attorneys litigated the case for six years to establish the property owner’s liability.
The Result
$10 million settlement for the family.
$25 Million
The Situation
A 17-year-old lost both kidneys due to a physician’s gross negligence.
Our Approach
Our attorneys litigated the case for four years, building the medical record needed to hold the responsible providers accountable.
The Result
$25 million settlement for the family.
$16 Million
The Situation
A spinal infection went undiagnosed and untreated in the emergency room, leaving our client paralyzed from the waist down.
Our Approach
We built the case against the treating hospital for the missed diagnosis and pursued full accountability.
The Result
$16 million settlement with the hospital.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
Compensation You May Recover in an Illinois Personal Injury Case
Illinois law allows injury victims to recover compensation for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disability and disfigurement, and loss of normal life. Illinois does not cap compensatory damages, and punitive damages may be available in cases involving willful or wanton conduct.
Settlements vs. Trials in Illinois
Most personal injury cases settle before trial, offering a faster, more predictable resolution once liability and damages are clear. However, when insurance companies refuse to offer fair compensation, Phillips Law Offices is prepared to take your case to trial. Our attorneys’ trial-ready reputation is often what pushes insurers to offer full value during settlement negotiations in the first place.
Meet Our Team of Experienced Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys
At Phillips Law Offices, our team carries forward three generations of dedication to justice. Each attorney brings a unique blend of courtroom experience, compassion, and relentless advocacy for the injured.
Stephen D. Phillips – Managing Partner
Stephen D. Phillips leads Phillips Law Offices with more than four decades of experience as one of Illinois’ preeminent trial lawyers. A former President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, he is nationally recognized for his record verdicts and leadership in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
Stephen J. Phillips – Partner & Trial Attorney
A third-generation attorney, Stephen J. Phillips represents clients in serious injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. He earned his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Michael J. Phillips – Attorney
Michael Phillips focuses his practice on auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, and complex personal injury litigation. Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.
Terry M. Quinn – Senior Trial Attorney
For nearly 30 years, Terry Quinn has represented clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Illinois.
Illinois Personal Injury Client Reviews
“I highly recommend Phillips Law Offices for anyone in need of experienced personal injury attorneys. Their team handles cases with EXCEPTIONAL professionalism and care. Their expertise is unmatched. I can honestly say their attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best outcome truly set them apart.”
Kinny Kardashian, Google Review
“After my accident I contacted The Phillips Law Offices and they thoroughly walked me through the next steps I should take. Each step along the way they communicated with me and gave me options on what I could do and what might happen, then let me decide the direction to go in. In the end, the results were better than what I hoped for.”
reagan tokoly, Google Review
“Phillips Law Offices is an incredible personal injury firm to work with. They really listen to their clients and explain everything clearly. They really work hard to make sure you feel supported the whole way through. They really are some of the best injury attorneys in Chicago and Illinois.”
Jayvon Johnson, Google Review
Serving Personal Injury Clients in Every Illinois County
From our Chicago office, Phillips Law Offices represents injury victims throughout Illinois. Explore our dedicated county pages below for local court, hospital, and highway information specific to your area:
- Cook County
- DuPage County
- Will County
- Lake County
- Kane County
- McHenry County
- Winnebago County
- Kendall County
- Grundy County
- Boone County
- Madison County
- DeKalb County
Wherever your injury occurred in Illinois, we’ll fight for you.
Illinois Personal Injury FAQs
What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in Illinois?
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Claims against government entities often carry much shorter notice deadlines.
Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault for my injury?
Yes. Under Illinois’ modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover damages as long as you were less than 51% responsible. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
How much does it cost to hire Phillips Law Offices?
You pay nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, no fee unless we win. We advance all case costs, including investigation and expert witnesses.
What compensation can I recover in an Illinois personal injury case?
You may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability, disfigurement, and loss of normal life. Illinois does not cap compensatory damages.
How long does a personal injury case take in Illinois?
Timelines vary depending on injury severity and liability complexity. Straightforward cases may resolve in 6 to 12 months, while complex or catastrophic injury cases can take 2 to 3 years or more.
Do I need to go to court for my personal injury case?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. However, our attorneys prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which often leads insurance companies to offer fair settlements rather than risk a jury verdict.
What should I avoid doing after an injury?
Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies, signing medical authorizations, posting about your accident on social media, or accepting a settlement offer before speaking with an attorney.
Does Phillips Law Offices handle cases throughout Illinois?
Yes. We represent injury victims in Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Winnebago, Kendall, Grundy, Boone, Madison, and DeKalb counties, and throughout the rest of Illinois.
Talk to an Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Today
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This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. Contact Phillips Law Offices for a free consultation about your Illinois personal injury case.