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Injured in a Car Accident in Chicago?
Our Chicago car accident lawyers have recovered over $400 million for our clients.
Recent Results
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Jamie M. Trapp
Jeremy L. Geller
John P. Kolb
Daniel J. Aler
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A 5.0-Rated Chicago Car Accident Law Firm — Fighting for the Injured Since 1987
Trapp & Geller has represented injured Chicagoans since 1987, recovering more than $400 million for our clients — including $7 million for a child hurt when a medical-transport van cut off her mother’s minivan. Rated 5.0 stars across 223 Google reviews, our trial lawyers deal with the insurance companies so you can focus on healing. Your consultation is free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
What Our Clients Have To Say
5.0 out of 5 stars — 223 Google reviews
Testimonials do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
Since 1987
$400 MILLION+ RECOVERED FOR CLIENTS
Results Matter
At Trapp & Geller we prioritize every case and have the track record to prove it. When an insurer's final offer isn't fair, our trial lawyers reject it and take the case to court — one truck-crash verdict came in at more than double the insurer's final offer.
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Practice Areas
Trapp & Geller is a Chicago personal injury trial firm with offices in the Loop and Northbrook. We concentrate our practice on injury cases — and motor-vehicle crashes are the heart of it.
Car Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Truck Accidents
Bicycle & Divvy Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Hit & Run Accidents
Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) Accidents
Drunk-Driving Accidents
How The Process Works
Free Evaluation
Call us or send the form. We'll listen to what happened and tell you honestly — at no cost — whether you have a case.
Meet Your Attorney
You're matched with your attorney, who handles your case personally and keeps you updated — even by text — from day one.
Build Your Case
We gather the police report, witness statements, photos, and medical records while you focus on treatment.
Negotiation or Litigation
Most cases settle. When the insurance company won't pay what your case is worth, we're ready to take them to trial.
What To Know About Your Case
Straight answers from Chicago car accident lawyers. If your question isn't here, call us now — the consultation is free.
What should I do after a car accident in Chicago?
Get medical care first — injuries like whiplash, concussions, and internal bleeding can surface hours or days later, and treatment records anchor your claim. Then photograph the scene and vehicles, collect witness and insurance information, and report the crash. Don't give any recorded statement to an insurance company before you've talked to a lawyer.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Illinois?
Two years from the date of the crash, in most cases. Some situations run on different clocks — claims against government entities, or injuries to minors — and evidence disappears far sooner than the deadline, so the safest move is to start now. The consultation is free.
What if the accident was partly my fault?
You can still recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Illinois follows modified comparative negligence (735 ILCS 5/2-1116), so your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurers routinely try to shift fault onto victims — that's exactly what a trial lawyer is for.
How much is my car accident case worth?
It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and how the injuries change your life — all recoverable in Illinois. Cases we've handled have ranged from thousands of dollars to a $7 million settlement. In a free consultation we'll give you an honest assessment of yours.
Should I talk to the insurance company after an accident?
Not before you talk to a lawyer. Adjusters record statements to find reasons to reduce or deny your claim — even your own insurer. Once you hire Trapp & Geller, every insurance call goes through us.
How much does a car accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency: the consultation is free, we advance the case costs, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
We're Here To Help
Tell us what happened — a Trapp & Geller attorney will review your case at no cost. Prefer to talk? Give us a call. We speak English, Spanish, German, and Polish.
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