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If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may have a personal injury case. Many types of injuries fit into this category. The defendant may be a neighbor, a local business, a stranger or a large corporation. In some cases, there may be more than one person or entity liable for your injury.

If you are worried that you cannot afford an attorney – and many people share this concern – you should know that most injury attorneys charge nothing upfront. In personal injury cases, most attorneys charge a contingency fee, which means that you only pay if you win. In other words, if you win an award at trial or receive money in settlement, you pay your attorney a percentage. If you lose, you pay nothing.

If you are considering a DuPage County personal injury claim, which is a civil lawsuit, you must file at the main courthouse. The main DuPage County courthouse is located in Wheaton, at 505 N. County Farm Road. Civil cases are filed with the Law Division, which has approximately eight judges. Whether you live in Naperville, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Villa Park or anywhere else, if your accident happens in DuPage County, the Wheaton courthouse is where it will likely get filed.

In DuPage County, you have many personal injury attorneys to choose from. How do you choose the right one? First, start local. Second, look for experience. And third, find an attorney with a track record of success. These characteristics do not guarantee a good result, but they are a great place to start.

For many personal injury cases, we’ll probably recommend someone local. The reasoning is that an attorney who practices in DuPage County and appears in the law division courtrooms often will be familiar with the judges, clerks and other attorneys. This can give you an advantage, especially if the attorney has a good reputation. If you have a very unique case, you may need to look statewide to find the right attorney.

We know attorneys who meet these criteria, and we’d be happy to recommend them to you. There is no such thing as the best personal injury attorney. But we believe we can find the best attorney for your particular situation.

When you call and speak to one of our staff attorneys, they will work hard to understand your unique situation and match you up with an experienced injury attorney in DuPage County. If we think an attorney in Chicago or elsewhere is your best bet, we’ll let you know. Our goal is to be honest and upfront and treat you like family.

We recommend attorneys in DuPage County and throughout the state. Contact us for a free and confidential consultation.