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A Chicago Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault. The Bill For It Shouldn’t Be Either.
Phillips Law Offices fights insurance companies for injured drivers across Chicago and Illinois. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
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Why Drivers In Chicago Call Phillips Law Offices
A car accident can leave you with surgeries, physical therapy, and a stack of medical bills you didn’t budget for. Healthcare in this country is expensive, and most people don’t have savings set aside for an emergency they never saw coming. We represent people in Chicago and across Illinois who’ve been hurt in car crashes, semi-truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, and pedestrian accidents.
Here’s what most people don’t realize until it’s too late: the insurance company isn’t on your side. Adjusters are trained to close claims fast and cheap, even when the first offer doesn’t come close to covering what you actually lost.
That’s where we come in.
We gather the evidence and deal with the insurance company. When an offer falls short, we push back. If a fair settlement isn’t on the table, we take the case to court. You focus on getting better. We handle the rest.
Common Causes of Chicago Auto Accidents
Distracted Driving
Texting and phone calls take a driver’s eyes off the road. It only takes a second for that to go wrong.
Drunk Driving
Alcohol and drugs slow reaction time and judgment, and the risk of a serious crash goes up fast.
Speeding
Less time to react to sudden changes on the road means crashes at speed tend to be the worst ones.
Poor Weather Conditions
Chicago winters bring ice and low visibility, and plenty of crashes happen because a driver didn’t adjust.
Reckless Driving
Tailgating and sudden lane changes raise the odds of a crash. Road rage makes it worse.
Why Chicago Auto Accident Victims Choose Phillips Law Offices
We Handle the Insurance Fight, Not Just the Paperwork
Adjusters are trained negotiators. We negotiate for a living too, and we don’t work for the insurance company.
Evidence Disappears Fast. We Move Faster.
Dashcam footage gets overwritten. Skid marks fade. We start preserving evidence within hours of taking your case.
Every Party at Fault, Pursued
A distracted driver, a trucking company, a city with a broken traffic light. Illinois law lets us go after everyone who contributed to the crash.
No Fee Unless We Win
Consultations are free. We work on contingency, so you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover for you.
When Our Own Attorneys Get Into a Car Accident, They Call Stephen Phillips.
Car accident claims move fast. Insurance adjusters count on that speed working against you.
Attorney Stephen D. Phillips built his practice by refusing to let it happen. His team pulls the police report and the dashcam footage before the insurer’s first offer even lands, then pushes past that number until it matches what the crash actually cost you.
Words From Clients
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“Mr. Phillips is #1 in my experience with a wrongful death auto accident case. He was compassionate, professional, patient and prompt in returning my calls to answer my questions in representing my family’s case. I would tell anyone who needs legal representation, that Mr. Phillips is TOP in his field to get the job done!”
Libby, Chicago, IL
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“Highly recommended. Had a very exceptional experience with this law firm. Without a doubt would recommend to anyone. The two attorneys we worked with were extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, and diligent. Excellent law firm.”
Patricia Tarkington, Chicago, Illinois
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“Excellent legal services from caring and compassionate attorneys. Could not ask for better legal representation. Will forever be grateful to the legal team at Phillips Law Offices for getting my family through such a difficult moment in our lives.”
Khadija Brewington, Chicago, Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Call 911, get medical attention if you need it, and photograph the scene before vehicles get moved. Exchange information with the other driver, but don’t discuss fault. Talk to a lawyer before you give a recorded statement to any insurance company, including your own.
How much does a car accident lawyer cost in Chicago?
Nothing upfront. Phillips Law Offices works on contingency, so you pay a percentage of the recovery only if we win your case.
How long does a car accident case take to settle?
Simple cases can wrap up in a few months. Cases with serious injuries or a disputed fault fight can take a year or more, since we won’t settle early just to close the file faster.
Talk To Us Before You Talk To The Insurance Company.
The consultation is free, and there’s no fee unless we win your case. Tell us what happened.