Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers
Allies. Advocates. Advisors.
Call (312) 248-9536 to get a free consultation.
Who We Are
When You’re Hurting, We Help.
We’ve seen it all, and tried it all. Our Chicago car accident lawyers and personal injury attorneys take on the tough cases – not just slam dunks. And you don’t have to have deep pockets to go to court and win. We work on a contingency fee basis and take on big, well-funded defendants who are used to getting whatever they want.
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First, know that our Chicago injury attorneys are on your side.
We take care of you. You’ll get a free initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer near you to determine the scope of your case.
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Our injury lawyers negotiate with the insurance adjusters...
and defense attorneys representing the person who caused you harm. You’ll always know when and where your case stands.
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We arrange for your immediate needs...
and make sure you get the care and support you need. Our Chicago injury lawyers investigate, pull paperwork, retrieve records, and make filings while you concentrate on healing.
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Negligence is rarely intentional in personal injury cases. When things go sideways, it’s usually a failure to reasonably foresee the likelihood of injury. It’s not typically deliberate, but sometimes it is – most often when cost-cutting and profits take priority over safety. Both are all too frequent.
Meet Our Team of Attorneys
Attorneys Jared Staver and Tyler Kobylski named 2024 Super Lawyers
The Staver team is proud to announce Jared Staver and Tyler Kobylski’s selection as 2024 Super Lawyers. We’re honored these attorneys have been recognized by their peers for their achievements in personal injury representation.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Award-Winning Personal Injury Attorneys
The acknowledgements our Chicago personal injury lawyers have earned are for the work we’ve done for over 3,500 clients. The BBB & top legal organizations throughout Illinois love us. Our clients love us. And we love you right back.
Every time I’ve called, I’ve been asked how I’m feeling and how my medical treatment is going first. I’ve had every question answered as thoroughly and completely as possible, never been put on hold for more than about a minute, and all calls and emails are returned within less than a day. . . . I’d recommend them 100%.”
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Personal Injury
What is Personal Injury?
If this is your first lap around the legal ‘neighborhood,’ you may not understand exactly what qualifies as a personal injury, or just how a personal injury lawsuit actually comes together. Answers here.
*If you call us, one of the first things we’ll ask is, ‘Did you go to the Doctor?’. A doctor signing off on an injury is one of the key pieces of information needed to start a personal injury case.
personal injury defined:
Personal injury is the legal term used to describe physical harm to your body caused by the careless actions or negligence of another. But it’s often more than just physical or emotional harm. Personal injury suits can include demands for medical costs, lost wages, transportation, and other expenses. Occasionally, it can include damage to property, but that’s often a separate suit.
Personal Injury Laws in Chicago, Illinois
There are many, and they are complicated. But that’s why we’re here.
Every state has its own personal injury laws. It would be impossible to cover every possibility, so Illinois uses a combination of statutes and case law for guidance. Most can be found in the Illinois Compiled Statutes and deal with vehicles, property, and civil procedure, which could also affect your personal injury case.
Personal Injury Process
What Should I Expect in My Personal Injury Case?
When you call Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., we will immediately set you on the path to recovering compensation for your injuries.
Consult with an Injury Lawyer in Chicago, IL
Step one is to speak with one of the top-rated personal injury lawyers near you who listens first and acts second. We’ll evaluate the facts of your case and your understanding of events – your side of the story. While you concentrate on healing, our injury attorneys in Chicago, IL dive in to create a comprehensive roadmap for your case and realistic expectations for settlement.
If We Take Your Case, the Process May Look Something Like This:
Gather Evidence
Thorough investigation forms the foundation of every case. We’ll dig up police reports, medical records, and eyewitness accounts of your accident. Our Chicago injury lawyers apply maximum traction to our investigative processes, leaving no rock unrolled.
Send a Demand Letter
We’ll send a demand letter to the person responsible, and their insurance company or legal representatives. Our personal injury attorneys take full consideration of your total financial burden (past and present), including provisions for future medical costs, wage losses, and other expenses.
File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
When an insurance company refuses to offer an acceptable settlement, we gain leverage by filing a lawsuit on your behalf. In addition, filing suit gains us access to additional information from the defendants that we otherwise wouldn’t see.
Discovery
Once the lawsuit is filed, our injury attorneys can request information from defendants that they may have been reluctant to provide us. We can send them Requests for Admissions, Interrogatories, and Requests for Production of Documents, all of which will allow us to see what evidence they have to support their claims.
Mediation
After both sides have had a look at the facts of the case, a mediation may be scheduled to see if an out-of-court settlement is possible. This allows us to present an oral argument to the defense, and negotiate back and forth with the insurance company until a fair settlement is reached.
Settlement
If we are able to reach an agreement before trial, we have a settlement. Settlements should consider all past and future expenses – medical costs, wage loss, pain and suffering and the like and will come in one lump sum in exchange for your dismissal.
Personal Injury Trial
If we aren’t able to negotiate a fair settlement, we go to trial. At trial, we’ll present your case, employing the evidence uncovered in the discovery phase and presenting any expert testimony. Our personal injury trial lawyers often prefer juries to judges, because they’re usually more understanding of personal loss than a judge.
Appeal
What if the jury rules against you? If some kind of legal error was made by the defense or the court, we may choose to appeal. We will probably have to present additional evidence and legal arguments to the court to back up our thinking. If we’re successful, the court could reverse the previous order, or decide that another trial is necessary.
Proof in a P.i. case
Proof in a Chicago Personal Injury Case
When anyone files a personal injury case in Illinois (or anywhere else), they must present facts and evidence enough to prove their case.
If your case involves more than one cause of action, each has to be presented separately. And the defendant can’t ignore the evidence. They are required to respond to each.
In Illinois, the standard of proof is a “preponderance of the evidence,” not “beyond all reasonable doubt,” as it is in criminal trials. That means that your proof must rise to the level of being more likely than that of the defense. A certain amount of speculation will always be expected.
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WOMAN INJURED IN T-BONE ACCIDENT
A 52-year-old woman and her pregnant 29-year-old daughter were on their way to a hospital for an ultrasound appointment. While on their way, a 19-year-old failed to stop at a stop sign and t-boned their car.
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Direct, conclusive evidence isn’t always needed. Cases can be successfully argued on circumstantial evidence alone.
For example, circumstantial evidence can be enough to prove a car was speeding. Skid marks, scattered debris and eyewitness testimony can demonstrate a high rate of speed even without the benefit of police radar proof.
Who We Are
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Chicago, IL
Though Staver Accident Injury Lawyers can help you with virtually any personal injury situation, we have especially broad experience with motor vehicle accidents in Chicago, Cook County, and throughout Illinois.
Whether involving 2, 4, 6 or 18 wheels, we’ll be there for you.
In addition to car and truck accidents, our Chicago injury attorneys also take on a number of other motor vehicle accident cases. Including:
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Uber & Lyft Accidents
CTA Accidents
Other Cases we Handle
Premises Liability
The property you live, work, and play on should be safe. But every day, people are harmed in situations that could have easily been prevented. The owner of that property is responsible for making sure their premises reasonably protect those within. Our personal injury lawyers in Chicago, IL can help hold them (or their businesses) accountable when they fail to prevent avoidable injury.
Products Liability
Sometimes, products we expect to be safe…aren’t. Many people every year are hurt by products whose design flaws, defects or inadequate warnings result in lasting injury. And it’s not right. A personal injury attorney in Chicago, IL can help identify which of the many parties involved are responsible. These cases are investigation-heavy, often requiring in-depth analysis and expert testimony. They are complex and time-consuming. They can be difficult to win because companies are quick to pour significant resources into avoiding responsibility for their negligence – and your injuries.
Medical Malpractice
We naturally trust doctors, nurses and medical staff with our lives. But medicine isn’t an exact science and mistakes can happen. If you are ever harmed by the negligence of any medical worker, facility or lab – or suffer a preventable complication that does real harm – you may have a valid malpractice suit. But it’s complicated and you’ll need help. That would be us.
Workplace Injuries
You expect your employer to provide appropriate training and a safe work environment. But despite it all, worker injuries occur every single day. If that’s you, you’ll probably have considerable expenses to cover. You might also be worried your job may be in jeopardy, or whether it will even still be there when you return to work. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers can help you with a workers’ compensation or third-party claim that can help you recover compensation and prevent the loss of your job.
Wrongful Death
Illinois law allows the personal representative of a deceased person to bring a claim against the person responsible for their death. Surviving spouses, children, family members and estate trustees who handle the deceased’s estate are eligible to file suit. In cases where the deceased was partly responsible for their own death, liability may be considered under comparative negligence rules, and recovery might be prohibited in certain situations.
Proof in a Chicago Personal Injury Case
When you bring a personal injury claim against someone, it’s quite likely they will defend themselves. And vigorously. They may claim they did not cause your injuries. They may claim you are at least partly to blame. They might accuse others or come up with another excuse for why they don’t owe you anything. Our personal injury lawyers will help sort it all out and make sure those responsible are held accountable.
You want justice. You want results.
Be someone who gets it.
Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. is conveniently located in The Loop in the heart of downtown Chicago, and provides quality legal representation throughout the state of Illinois.
The entire Staver office is a team with many, many miles of Chicago-based personal injury law experience. We know all the insurance companies. And they know we mean business. When you call, you’ll always speak with a personal injury attorney, not an assistant. And there will never be a fee until you win.
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Our personal injury attorneys serve Chicagoland, including Cook County, Will County, Kane County, DuPage County, Lake County, and Kendall County, and all other cities and counties in Illinois. Some of the neighborhoods that we serve around our Downtown Chicago office include Fulton Market District, Fulton River District, Greektown, Magnificent Mile, Near North Side, Noble Square, River North, South Loop, Streeterville, The Loop, West Loop, and West Loop Gate, as well as the rest of Chicagoland.
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We’re ready to fight for you. We’re ready to be your ally. And we’re ready to start right now. Don’t waste time, contact our law offices today.
