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A catastrophic injury changes everything.We make them pay for it.
Brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, and severe burns demand lifelong care, and the insurance company knows it. Cronauer Law has recovered over $200 million for injured Illinoisans, including one of the largest single-claim settlements in the United States. We fight for every dollar your future will cost.
- Free, confidential case evaluation
- No fee unless we win your case
- 50+ years fighting Illinois insurance companies
- Bilingual staff (English & Español)
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Featured Cases
Life-changing injuries. Life‑changing results.
Real settlements and verdicts Cronauer Law has secured for Illinoisans facing the most serious, permanent injuries.
Settlement
$16.5M
Catastrophic Injury
Settlement
$1.5M
Defective Machinery Injury
A selection of our results. Cronauer Law has recovered more than $200 million for injured Illinoisans.
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
Catastrophic cases need a firm that thinks long-term.
A catastrophic injury isn't a one-time medical bill. It's decades of care, lost income, and changed lives. We build cases that account for everything you'll need, not just what you've already spent.
We value the whole future, not the first offer.
Insurers rush to settle catastrophic claims cheap. We bring in life-care planners and economists to prove the true lifetime cost of your injury.
Maximum-recovery investigation.
Accident reconstruction, medical experts, and vocational specialists document every dollar: past, present, and decades into the future.
Trial-ready against the biggest defendants.
Catastrophic cases mean serious money and serious opponents. Our verdicts prove we're willing and able to take them to court.
Zero risk to your family.
No upfront cost. Our fee comes from the recovery, only if we win. While you focus on recovery, we handle the fight.
Cases We Handle
The injuries we fight hardest for.
If you or a loved one suffered a permanent, life-altering injury through someone else's negligence, you may have a case.
Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis
Amputation & Limb Loss
Severe Burns
Multiple Fractures
Internal Organ Damage
Disfigurement & Scarring
Catastrophic Falls
What Clients Say
People we’ve helped.
What You Can Recover
Damages aren’t just medical bills.
Most injury 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 & out-of-pocket loss
Cost to repair or replace damaged property, plus the everyday expenses your injury forced you to take on.
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 or 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, 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
Catastrophic injury questions, answered.
What counts as a catastrophic injury?
A catastrophic injury is one that causes permanent disability or long-term impairment: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, amputation, severe burns, or organ damage. These cases involve far higher damages because the harm affects the rest of your life.
How is a catastrophic injury case different from a regular injury claim?
The stakes are higher and so is the complexity. We have to prove not just your current bills, but decades of future medical care, lost earning capacity, home modifications, and reduced quality of life. That requires expert life-care planners and economists, plus a firm with the resources to fund the case.
How much is a catastrophic injury case worth?
It depends on the severity and permanence of the injury, the cost of future care, lost income, and the strength of the evidence. These cases routinely reach into seven and eight figures. Any lawyer who promises a number before reviewing the facts is being dishonest.
What if my loved one can't communicate or is still hospitalized?
We can begin work immediately and coordinate with family members or a legal guardian. The sooner we start, the better we can preserve evidence and protect your rights while your family focuses on care.
How long do I have to file in Illinois?
Most Illinois injury claims must be filed within two years, but exceptions and shorter deadlines apply, especially for cases against government entities. Don't wait. Call us so we can confirm your specific deadline.
How much does it cost to hire Cronauer Law?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so our fee comes from the recovery we get you, and only if we win. The initial consultation is always free.
Don’t wait
Your future is worth fighting for.
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