Leonard Law Group represents people facing serious injuries, medical treatment, lost income, disputed liability, and pressure from insurance companies. We handle personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, giving clients a clear path when an accident also affects their work and income.
With nearly 30 years of experience and more than one billion dollars recovered for clients, we have the resources to evaluate complicated claims and prepare them for negotiation or litigation. The partner retained for the case remains directly involved, so clients have consistent access to the attorney overseeing their legal strategy.
Contact our Chicago personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation. We can review what happened, explain your legal options, and identify information that should be preserved.
Why Injured People Choose Our Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys
Our approach to injury claims includes:
Nearly 30 years of experience handling personal injury and workers’ compensation cases
More than $1 billion recovered for injured clients
Experience with both vehicle accident claims and complex workplace injury cases
Direct access to a partner throughout your case
Clear communication and guidance from start to finish
Experience challenging insurance company tactics and developing claim strategy
We evaluate the available evidence, explain how Illinois personal injury law may apply, and challenge insurers or companies that attempt to limit or deny a valid claim. Recovery figures reflect our past work and don’t guarantee the result of any individual case.
Serious Injuries & Accidents We Handle
We handle negligence and workers’ compensation cases involving major medical treatment, lost income, long-term pain, or disputed liability.
Workplace injuries involving medical care, lost time, or workers’ compensation disputes
Construction accidents involving contractors, third parties, or unsafe job site conditions
Injuries caused by defective equipment or dangerous conditions on the job or on someone else’s property
These cases can require different evidence and liability analysis. A workplace injury, for example, may involve workers’ compensation benefits and a separate negligence claim against a contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or another responsible third party, depending on the facts.
What to Do After an Injury in Chicago
Prioritize emergency and ongoing medical care. Once it’s safe to do so, preserving records and documenting what happened can help us evaluate the incident before photographs, reports, or witness recollections become harder to obtain.
After an injury, it’s often helpful to:
Keep copies of medical records, bills, and any written instructions from your doctors
Take photos of visible injuries, damaged vehicles, or unsafe property conditions when it’s safe to do so
Gather contact information for any witnesses who saw what happened
Avoid giving detailed recorded statements or signing documents for insurers or employers before getting legal advice
Write down your own account of the incident while the details are still fresh in your mind
If your injury happened here, note the specific intersection, job site, building, or other location and whether the Chicago Police Department or another agency responded. Preserve the report number, responding officer’s name, incident documentation, and the names of your medical providers. We can use that information to assess potential negligence, identify insurance issues, and explain what additional records may be needed.
Types of Compensation in an Illinois Personal Injury Claim
In Illinois, an injured person may pursue compensation for legally recognized economic and non-economic losses.
Economic and non-economic damages can include:
Medical bills
Future medical expenses
Lost wages
Lost earning potential
Property damage
Therapy costs
Emotional distress
Disability
Pain and suffering
Loss of consortium
When preparing a personal injury case, keep records of your medical bills, lost income, and other injury-related expenses. Illinois generally doesn’t impose a cap on compensatory damages in ordinary personal injury claims, but the value of a claim depends on the nature and extent of the injury, future medical care, income effects, liability evidence, and other applicable law. Careful documentation supports the specific losses being claimed.
How Our Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers Approach a Case
From the first meeting, we focus on understanding how your injury has affected your work, your family, and your long-term plans. We review the timeline of what happened, the care you’ve received so far, and any communication you’ve had with insurers or your employer. This initial review allows us to identify potential legal issues under Illinois law and begin forming a strategy that fits your goals.
We gather medical records, bills, wage information, photographs, incident reports, and witness information. When appropriate, we may also consult treating providers or outside professionals who can address medical or financial issues. The partner leading the case remains your direct point of contact while our broader team supports the investigation and preparation.
We use the available evidence to prepare a demand addressing how the incident occurred, who may be responsible, and how the injury has affected your life. Settlement negotiations should account for known injuries, potential future care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and any disputed liability. If an efficient resolution isn’t appropriate, we can prepare the claim for litigation in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Call (312) 487-2513 today for a free consultation. We can review your injury, the available evidence, and the legal options that may apply.
Illinois Injury Claim Deadlines
A statute of limitations is the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit. Missing the applicable deadline can prevent an injured person from pursuing damages, even when the underlying claim might otherwise have merit.
Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the general Illinois deadline for an action seeking damages for personal injury is two years after the cause of action accrues. That general rule doesn’t apply identically to every claim. Medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death cases can involve distinct statutes, accrual rules, or periods of repose, which are outside deadlines that can apply regardless of when an injury was discovered.
Claims involving minors, legal disabilities, public entities, medical treatment, or injuries that weren’t discovered immediately may require a separate deadline analysis. The claim type, identity of the defendant, date of accrual, discovery issues, and statutory exceptions can all affect the filing period. Waiting to “see what happens” with an insurance company can leave too little time to investigate and file the required action.
We recommend discussing an injury promptly with one of our Chicago personal injury lawyers. An early review allows us to examine the relevant dates, identify which Illinois deadline may control, and preserve evidence without assuming that the general two-year period applies.
Contact Leonard Law Group today to discuss your accident and the filing deadlines that may affect your legal options.
Ways a Chicago Personal Injury Attorney Helps with Your Case
Don’t let insurance requests, unfamiliar paperwork, or procedural deadlines control the direction of your claim. The partner leading your case can explain the process and manage communication with the parties involved.
Insurance companies may request statements, medical records, releases, or settlement discussions before the full extent of an injury is known. Legal representation can help organize the claim, reduce avoidable mistakes, and give you the information needed to make decisions about settlement or litigation.
We can help by:
Avoiding issues: We identify common mistakes, such as missing deadlines or making damaging statements to insurers, and help you sidestep them.
Explaining legal issues: We explain the applicable law in clear language so you understand your rights and options.
Handling insurer communication: We respond to requests, review proposed releases, and conduct settlement negotiations based on the documented claim.
Organizing evidence: We gather medical records, incident reports, photographs, bills, wage information, and witness details.
Representing you in court: If your case proceeds to litigation, we manage filings, discovery, motions, mediation, and trial preparation.
Reduccing claim friction: We handle paperwork and communicate with insurers and opposing counsel while you focus on medical care.
We can also assess potentially responsible parties and evaluate whether settlement or litigation is appropriate. Representation doesn’t eliminate uncertainty about the result or duration of a claim, but it gives you consistent guidance from the partner leading your case and support from our broader team.
Call (312) 487-2513 now to discuss your accident, insurance concerns, and possible next steps with our team.
We Have Recovered
Over One Billion Dollars For Our Clients
$3,500,000Injuries While Riding A Bike On Public Property
$3,500,000
$3,300,000Carjacking Incident
$3,300,000
$3,075,000Truck Driver Accident
$3,075,000
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Your Firm?
We offer free initial consultations, and we handle injury and workers’ compensation cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay upfront attorney’s fees. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, subject to the written fee agreement, which we explain clearly before you decide how to move forward.
Who Will Actually Handle My Injury Case?
When you hire our firm, your relationship is with the partner you retain. That attorney leads your case and remains your main point of contact, supported by our team. We don’t routinely shuffle clients between different lawyers, so you know who is responsible for your claim.
What Kinds of Accidents & Injuries Do You Take?
We represent people hurt in motor vehicle collisions, falls and unsafe property incidents, work injuries that involve Illinois workers’ compensation, and other situations where negligence caused harm. If you’re unsure whether your circumstances fit, we can review the facts with you during a consultation.
How Long Will My Chicago Injury Case Take?
Timeframes vary based on the type of case, the severity of the injury, and how insurers or employers respond. Some cases resolve in a few months, while others take longer, especially if litigation is needed. We discuss expected timelines with you and provide updates as your case progresses.
What Should I Do Before Talking to the Insurance Company?
It’s often wise to speak with an attorney before giving detailed statements or signing documents. We can review what happened, explain how certain answers may affect your claim, and help you decide how to respond.
Talk with Our Chicago Injury Lawyer Today
A serious injury can affect your health, work, finances, and plans for the future. A free consultation gives you an opportunity to explain what happened, ask questions, and receive case-specific guidance about your options.
Call (312) 487-2513 today for a free consultation with Leonard Law Group. We can review what happened and explain the next steps that may be available.
Free Case Evaluations
Regardless of the size or scope of your case, we always provide free initial consultations to our clients.
We Win... A Lot - It's What We Do
We know how insurance companies and major corporations work to try and avoid responsibility.
We are not afraid to go toe-to-toe with these companies to fight to make sure our clients get the recovery they deserve.
Over $1 Billion Recovered For Our Clients
We have recovered over $1,000,000,000 for injured clients, winning virtually every case we have tried or obtaining a superb settlement along the way.
Experience On Your Side
The seasoned trial attorneys at Leonard Law Group possess 233 years of collective legal experience.
