Car Accidents
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Injured in a car accident?
We get you paid.
Cronauer Law has recovered over $200 million for injured Illinoisans, including one of the largest single-claim personal injury settlements in the United States. Your insurance company will not give you what you are owed. We will.
- Free, confidential case evaluation
- No fee unless we win your case
- 50+ years fighting Illinois insurance companies
- Bilingual staff (English & Español)
Call 24/7 · Free(815) 895-8585
100% Free · No Obligation · No Fee Unless We Win
Recent Wins
Vehicle wreck victories. $0M+ recovered in auto cases.
Real settlements and verdicts Cronauer Law has secured for Illinoisans hurt in car, truck, motorcycle, and commercial-vehicle crashes.
Settlement
$16.5M
Auto Manufacturer / Catastrophic
Verdict
$2.5M
Dumpster Truck Crash
Settlement
$1.6M
Food Delivery Crash
Settlement
$1M
Motorcycle Crash
Settlement
$700K
Corporate Truck Crash
Verdict
$300K
FELA Slip & Fall
Settlement
$16.5M
Auto Manufacturer / Catastrophic
Verdict
$2.5M
Dumpster Truck Crash
Settlement
$1.6M
Food Delivery Crash
Settlement
$1M
Motorcycle Crash
Settlement
$700K
Corporate Truck Crash
Verdict
$300K
FELA Slip & Fall
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique.
Free Case Evaluation
Find out what your case is worth.
Tell us what happened. We’ll give you a free, honest assessment of your case, no obligation, no pressure. You pay nothing unless we win.
- Free, confidential case evaluation
- No fee unless we win your case
- We respond within one business hour
- Bilingual staff (English & Español)
Why Cronauer Law
The auto accident attorneys insurance companies don’t want to see.
Adjusters lowball every claim by default. With Cronauer Law in your corner, we level the playing field, demand full value, and force the insurance carrier to pay what you are actually owed.
We fight the insurance companies, and win.
Adjusters offer pennies on the dollar to people without lawyers. We have decades of experience forcing carriers to pay full value.
Maximum-recovery investigation.
Our team uses modern accident-reconstruction, medical-cost projection, and expert witnesses to prove every dollar of your damages.
Trial-ready, every single case.
Insurers offer more when they know your attorney can (and will) try the case. Cronauer Law's verdicts speak for themselves.
Zero risk to you.
Free consultation. No upfront cost. Our fee comes from the recovery, only if we win. If we don't recover, you don't pay us a dime.
Cases We Handle
Every kind of crash. Every kind of recovery.
From rear-end fender benders to catastrophic highway collisions, we’ve handled it all. If you were injured, you may have a case.
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
Pedestrian Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Hit & Run / Uninsured
Drunk & Distracted Drivers
What Clients Say
People we’ve helped.
What You Can Recover
Damages aren’t just medical bills.
Most accident victims underestimate what they’re owed, and adjusters count on that. We document, calculate, and demand every category of damages. The first offer is almost never the real number.
Medical bills
Past, present, and future medical expenses: emergency room, surgery, rehab, therapy, prescriptions, assistive devices.
Lost wages & earning capacity
Time off work, reduced hours, and the future income you can no longer earn because of your injuries.
Pain & suffering
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact on your relationships.
Property damage
Cost to repair or replace your vehicle and any personal property damaged in the crash.
Future care
Long-term medical care, assistive equipment, in-home help, and modifications to your home or vehicle.
Punitive damages
When the at-fault party acted with gross negligence (drunk driving, road rage, willful misconduct), extra damages may be awarded.
How It Works
Three steps. No surprises.
Step 01
Free Phone Call
Tell us what happened. We listen, answer your questions, and tell you honestly whether you have a case. No obligation, no pressure.
Step 02
We Build Your Case
We investigate the crash, gather evidence, line up experts, deal with the insurance company, and document every dollar of your damages.
Step 03
We Win Your Case
Most cases settle once the evidence is undeniable. When the insurance company won't pay full value, we take them to trial, and we have the verdicts to show for it. You owe us nothing unless we win.
FAQ
Auto accident questions, answered.
What should I do right after a car accident in Illinois?
Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Many injuries (whiplash, concussions, internal injuries) don't show symptoms for hours or days. Then document the scene with photos, get names and contact info for witnesses, file a police report, and call us before talking to any insurance company.
Should I talk to the other driver's insurance company?
No. Their adjuster's job is to minimize your claim. Anything you say can be used against you. Politely decline to give a recorded statement, refer them to us, and let us handle all communication.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Illinois?
Most Illinois auto injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of the crash. Claims against government entities can have much shorter deadlines. Don't wait. Call us so we can confirm your specific deadline and start gathering evidence before it disappears.
What if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured?
You may still recover under your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, even if you weren't at fault. Most Illinois drivers have this coverage without realizing it. We'll review every available source of recovery.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Illinois uses modified comparative negligence. As long as you're less than 51% at fault, you can still recover. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but you still get paid. Don't assume you have no case.
How much is my car accident case worth?
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical bills, lost income, future care needs, and the strength of the evidence. Any lawyer who promises a specific number before reviewing your case is being dishonest. We give you an honest assessment after we know the facts.
How much does it cost to hire Cronauer Law?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee: our fee comes from the recovery we get you, and only if we win. If we don't recover, you don't owe us anything. The initial consultation is always free.
Will my case go to trial?
Most auto accident cases settle without going to trial. But we prepare every case as if it will. Insurance companies offer more when they know your lawyer is willing and able to try the case, and has the verdicts to prove it.
Don’t wait
Don’t fight the insurance company alone.
Every day you wait, evidence disappears and your case gets weaker. The consultation is free. The advice is honest. The fight is ours.
Call 24/7 · Free(815) 895-8585
100% Free · No Obligation · No Fee Unless We Win