At Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C., we understand that finding the right Chicago personal injury attorney to handle your case can be difficult and overwhelming. That’s why we do not charge for our services unless or until we collect compensation for our clients.
Free Lawyer Consultation for Chicago Personal Injury: What You Need to Know
When an accident upends your life, every decision counts. For Chicagoans facing a personal injury, a free lawyer consultation is more than a meeting—it’s the first step toward justice. This guide explores why a free consultation matters, what to expect, Chicago-specific injury facts, and how Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. help victims across the city.
Why Free Consultations Matter for Injury Victims
A free consultation gives you access to:
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Case evaluation: Assess if your claim is strong—no commitments required.
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Answers to urgent questions: Ask about timelines, insurance issues, and damages.
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Strategy insight: Discover your legal options without upfront fees.
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Personal connection: Meet your potential legal team before you decide who to trust.
Most reputable Chicago personal injury law firms—including Willens & Baez—offer free consultations and work on a contingency basis. In other words, you pay nothing unless your lawyer wins compensation for you.
The Power of a Free Consultation
A free consultation is your chance to learn about your rights, the strength of your case, and your options. In Chicago’s bustling, accident-prone environment, it’s more than a formality—it’s your first line of defense against insurance companies and negligent parties eager to minimize your claim.
Why This Matters in Chicago:
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In 2024, Chicago recorded over 112,000 car crashes and a record high 25,692 injuries—the highest ever for the city.
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Motor vehicle and slip-and-fall accidents consistently top the city’s list of personal injury claims.
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Local attorneys see thousands of new cases yearly, yet only 4-5% go to trial—meaning the consultation, and settlement skills, matter even more.
Chicago’s Personal Injury Landscape: By the Numbers
| Year | Total Crashes | Total Injuries | Fatal Injuries |
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| 2022 | 108,411 | 22,093 | 150 |
| 2023 | 110,748 | 23,459 | 150 |
| 2024 | 112,006 | 25,692 | 124 |
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Motor vehicle accidents: 83,783 people injured in Illinois in 2022 alone.
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Premises liability (slip & fall): A top cause of hospitalizations, especially for seniors and winter months.
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Medical malpractice & workplace injuries: Frequently handled in consultations, with settlements ranging from $25,000 to over $100,000 in serious cases.
Key Facts:
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2024 saw the highest number of crash injuries in Chicago history.
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Central Business District, Western Avenue, Pulaski Road, and Cicero Avenue top the crash charts.
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In 2022, motor vehicle accidents caused 83,783 reported injuries statewide.
Common sources of Chicago personal injury claims include:
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Motor vehicle collisions (cars, trucks, bicycles, pedestrians)
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Slip & fall accidents, often on icy or poorly-maintained property
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Workplace injuries (construction sites are high-risk)
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Medical malpractice and faulty products
Chicago Injury Case Examples
| Case Type | Example Scenario |
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| Motor Vehicle | Pedestrian hit by a turning car in the Loop |
| Slip & Fall | Customer falls on icy steps in Rogers Park |
| Medical Malpractice | Surgical error at a downtown hospital |
| Workplace Injury | Construction worker injured on the site |
| Product Liability | Faulty appliance causes a home fire & injury |
What Happens During a Free Personal Injury Legal Consultation?
1. Case Review and Story Sharing
You’ll share your account of what happened—how the accident unfolded, what injuries you suffered, and how your life was affected. The attorney will review any documentation you bring (police reports, medical records, insurance information, witness statements).
2. Legal Assessment: Do You Have a Case?
The lawyer will explain the merits of your case, liability, and possible compensation (covering medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You’ll learn about Illinois’ modified comparative negligence rule and the local process for filing claims.
3. Next Steps and Strategy
Expect to discuss what investigations or documentation may strengthen your claim, and possible strategies for negotiation or litigation.
4. No Obligation, No Fee
Reputable Chicago law firms, including Willens & Baez, charge no fees unless they win. You never pay upfront legal costs—and they’ll often advance all expenses until your case resolves.
5. Convenient and Compassionate
Can’t travel? Willens & Baez attorneys are known to visit you at home or in the hospital when needed, offering a rare level of personal care.
“If you don’t have compassion in the living room, how can you convince a jury to have compassion in a courtroom?” – Matthew Willens
How to Prepare for a Free Consultation
Bring:
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Medical records, bills, and receipts
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Insurance documents
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Police or incident reports
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Photos of injuries, property damage, or hazards
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Witness contact information
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Any correspondence with insurers or involved parties
Write down questions to ask, such as: “What is your experience with cases like mine?” or “How are legal fees structured?”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How much does a free legal consultation cost in Chicago?
A: Nothing—consultations are 100% free with Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.. You only pay if your lawyer wins your case.
Q: What types of personal injury cases does the free consultation cover?
A: Car/truck/motorcycle accidents, slip-and-falls, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more.
Q: Do I have to sign anything right away?
A: No. The consultation is obligation-free. You choose if you want to retain the law firm after learning your rights and potential next steps.
Q: What happens if I can’t come to your office?
A: Willens & Baez will come to you: hospital, home, or wherever is safest and most convenient.
Q: Will my case go to trial?
A: Most cases—95%—settle without a trial, but your lawyer will prepare as though it will, ensuring maximum leverage for your claim.
Scenario: Chicago Accident Victims Who Need Free Consultation
Picture this: A cyclist is struck near Pulaski Road—a street notorious for accidents in 2024, with 2,755 crashes, 723 injuries, and 5 fatalities just this year. The injured cyclist faces medical bills, lost wages, and a maze of insurance calls. After scheduling a free consultation, the attorney reviews scene photos, witness lists, and medical records. The legal team then plots the best path toward fair compensation—all at no cost unless the case is won.
What Happens During a Free Consultation?
Know exactly what your first meeting will cover:
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Gathering details: The attorney collects facts—accident reports, medical bills, insurance correspondence.
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Evaluating liability: They identify who may be responsible and if negligence can be proven.
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Estimating damages: Including medical expenses, lost wages, future care, pain, and suffering.
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Explaining the process: From insurance claims to trial, you’ll get a roadmap of what’s ahead.
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Answering your questions: Whether you wonder about timelines, fees, or what happens next, get clear, direct answers.
At Willens & Baez, every consultation is confidential and focused solely on your best interest.
What Sets Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. Apart?
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Award-winning Chicago firm: Led by Matthew Willens, recognized as one of Illinois’ best—less than 1% of attorneys receive similar honors.
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Decades of success: The team has obtained major settlements and verdicts for injury and death cases across Illinois.
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Local expertise: Deep familiarity with Chicago courts, insurance adjusters, and accident trends.
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No upfront fees: You owe nothing unless they recover money for you.
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Community-focused: The firm only represents individuals and their families—never corporations or insurance companies.
Free Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation in Chicago, Illinois
We do not charge for our services unless we collect compensation for our clients.
No Fees Unless We Win! And We Fight To Win!!
At Willens & Baez, we understand that finding the right personal injury lawyer to handle your personal injury, car accident, wrongful death, medical malpractice, or workers’ compensation case can be difficult and overwhelming. That’s why we do not charge for our services unless or until we collect compensation for our clients and/or their families. Furthermore, we will advance all the costs of handling your case so you and/or your loved ones can focus on healing during this difficult chapter in your life.
We come to you.
If you cannot come to our main offices due to injury or other reasons, we will personally come to your hospital room or your home – for free. At Willens & Baez, we strive to make this process as easy as possible. Some other law firms may offer this rare service but they may send an investigator, paralegal, or legal assistant. We will not. The odds are that, depending upon the nature of your case, Mr. Willens will make the trip to meet you himself. As Mr. Willens would say, “if you don’t have compassion in the living room, how can you convince a jury to have compassion in a courtroom?”
Why do we offer these services?
We attribute our success to our top-notch personal service. We understand that our clients are likely going through a difficult time and want to do the best we can to relieve their burdens. We take pride that several of the cases we handle come referred from previously satisfied clients. Please see the Law Firm Reviews of our website for examples of what others have said about us.
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Chicago Personal Injury FAQ
Q: How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
A: Generally, Illinois law allows two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. For some cases (like medical malpractice), the clock starts once the injury is discovered.
Q: Will a free consultation commit me to hiring the lawyer?
A: No. It’s simply a no-pressure meeting with no obligation to hire that firm.
Q: What do injury lawyers charge if I win?
A: Reputable attorneys, including Willens & Baez, work on contingency: you pay a percentage of the settlement or court award—only if you win.
Q: What should I bring to the consultation?
A: Police or incident reports, medical records, photos of injuries/accident scene, insurance info, bills, and any correspondence.
Q: Can I get help even if I can’t travel?
A: Yes—a good Chicago personal injury lawyer will arrange virtual consultations or visit your location if needed.
Why You Should Take Action Now
Delays could cost you—both financially and in terms of justice. Evidence fades and statutory deadlines apply. Whether you were hit on Ashland Avenue, slipped in a South Side grocery, or suffered from medical negligence at a Chicago hospital, you deserve an advocate.
Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. offer free, no-risk consultations to help you start your journey toward recovery and compensation today.
Call Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. now for your FREE consultation. Take control after an accident, and let their award-winning team fight for your future—because you deserve expertise and compassion in your corner.
At Willens & Baez, our clients come first! If you’re not able to come to us, we will come to you. We charge no legal fees, unless and until we succeed in obtaining a monetary recovery for our clients.
We know that a personal injury has the potential to take over a person’s life, making it difficult for them and their family to move forward. That’s why our team of lawyers will help take control of the situation, so they can focus on what matters most – getting back on track.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
There are a number of ways a person can be injured and all it takes is one negligent person to change another’s life. If you are suffering because of the poor decisions of another person, you need someone on your side who is familiar with a wide variety of personal injury cases. When it comes to personal injury cases, we don’t limit ourselves in what we cover. We have many years of experience covering many forms of personal injury including:
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Mesothelioma
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injury
If you have been injured, your time should be spent on recovery and possibly even needing to adapt to a new way of life. At Willens & Baez, you get a professional lawyer dedicated to helping you seek the compensation you require and deserve.
Why do We Offer a Free Consultation?
We understand that our clients are likely going through a difficult time and want to do the best we can to relieve their burdens. They are already under stress, adding a legal battle can be too much to handle. That is why we will advance all the costs of handling your case so you and/or your loved ones can focus on healing during this difficult chapter in your life.
Contact Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. to Receive a Free Consultation from an Experienced Attorney
To discuss your personal injury, medical malpractice, car accident, wrongful death, or Illinois workers compensation case, call our Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys today at (312) 957-4166 to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. Initially, we will listen to you and offer you guidance. We see this initial FREE consultation not only as a way for us to get to know you, but also for you to better understand who we are and what we can do, so you can feel comfortable making the decision as to which law firm to hire.
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