Local injury help in Chicago
Big-city crashes demand a serious response
Chicago’s expressways — the Kennedy, Dan Ryan, and Eisenhower — combine with dense city streets, heavy CTA and rideshare traffic, and brutal winter conditions to produce a high volume of serious crashes and pedestrian injuries.
Dream Team Law represents injured people across Cook County and the surrounding collar counties. Illinois is an at-fault state with its own filing deadlines and negligence rules, and we build claims designed to withstand the big insurers.
Illinois — the verified essentials
Statute of limitations (injury)
Generally 2 years from the date of the injury for personal injury claims in Illinois.
Fault system
Illinois is an at-fault (tort) state — the at-fault party is responsible for the damages they cause.
Comparative negligence
Illinois follows modified comparative negligence — you are barred from recovery if you are more than 50% at fault.
Insurance
Illinois requires liability and uninsured-motorist coverage; UM/UIM coverage often matters after a crash.
⚠️ State deadlines and fault rules have exceptions (minors, government claims, serious-injury thresholds). Confirm the specifics of your case with a licensed attorney before relying on them.
How we help Chicago accident victims
◆Car & truck accidents
◆Motorcycle crashes
◆Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) injuries
◆Pedestrian & bicycle accidents
◆Slip & fall injuries
◆Wrongful death
Chicago — frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file in Illinois?+
Generally two years from the date of injury, with important exceptions (including different rules for minors and claims against government bodies). Call us promptly.
What if the other driver was uninsured?+
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may apply. We identify every source of coverage available to you.
