Car Accident Lawyers Serving All of Illinois Since 1992
The insurance company’s first offer is rarely its best. One client was offered $500 — we recovered $45,000. For more than three decades we’ve helped injured people across Illinois recover and reclaim their lives.
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“We learned the hard way that we should have went with these guys first.” — Josh J., Google Review
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They Have Adjusters. You Deserve an Advocate.
Crashes happen every day on I-90, I-39, US-20, and the local roads Illinois families drive to work and school. Within days — sometimes hours — an adjuster will call. They may sound friendly, but their job is to close your claim for as little as possible: a quick recorded statement, a lowball offer, a release form that ends your case forever.
Before you sign anything, ask yourself: Was the collision caused by someone else’s negligence? Did the crash result in serious injury or property damage? Will the settlement actually cover your medical treatment and lost income — not just today, but months from now?
At Fisk & Monteleone, we gather the evidence, deal with the insurance company, and take your case to court if that’s what it takes. Justice on the road shouldn’t have a price tag.
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Practicing Personal Injury Law in Illinois Since 1992
We’ve Won Millions of Dollars in Verdicts & Settlements for Our Clients
$2.6M
Motorcycle Accident
$1.1M
Car Accident
$250K
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$180K
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Why the First Offer Is Not the Final Word
In her own words: “I was offered a settlement of $500 for pain and suffering from the insurance company. I decided to contact Attorney David Monteleone who fought for me and finalized a $45,000 settlement.” — Rhonda M., Google Review
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Real Clients. Real Recoveries.
Over 50 five-star client reviews on Google
“We learned the hard way that we should have went with these guys first.”
“I was offered a settlement of $500 for pain and suffering from the insurance company. I decided to contact Attorney David Monteleone who fought for me and finalized a $45,000 settlement.”
“From the moment my husband and I sat down with Mr. Monteleone we immediately felt confident that we had someone in our corner to advocate for us. We are very pleased with the outcome.”
What You Can Recover
Illinois is an at-fault state: the driver who caused your crash — and their insurance company — is responsible for what it costs you. Even if you were partly at fault, Illinois’s comparative negligence rules let you recover as long as you were 50% or less to blame.
Don’t wait: most Illinois car accident claims must be filed within two years — and claims against government entities can have far shorter deadlines.
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Areas We Serve
We represent clients throughout Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties — and we handle cases anywhere in the State of Illinois.
6838 East State Street, Suite 302
Rockford, IL 61108
We Make Getting Legal Help Simple
Call or fill out the form. Tell us what happened and get honest answers about your options — free.
We investigate the crash, gather the evidence, and build the strongest possible claim for compensation.
We negotiate with the insurance company for fair compensation — and take your case to court if needed.
Don’t wait — Illinois legal deadlines apply to every crash.
Crash Injuries
From fender benders to major collisions and rideshare accidents — you deserve fair compensation for your injuries, and we’re here to help.
Concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries that can change every part of daily life.
Whiplash, herniated discs, and soft-tissue damage that often gets worse in the weeks after a crash.
Fractures that require surgery, hardware, and months of rehabilitation and missed work.
Organ damage and internal bleeding with delayed symptoms — one reason to see a doctor right away.
High-impact collisions can cause partial or complete loss of mobility and a lifetime of care needs.
Glass and debris leave lasting scars — and disfigurement is compensable under Illinois law.
Why Choose Fisk & Monteleone?
Our commitment isn’t measured by the severity of the crash, but by the impact we can make in your recovery.
We are not a big city law firm operating on volume, assigning cases to inexperienced lawyers.
You won’t pay a dime unless we recover compensation for you.
We are a personal injury focused law firm with decades of experience battling insurance company tactics.
If you can’t travel, we will come to your home or hospital.
We offer free and confidential case evaluations.
Rockford is our home — we’re committed to our community.
Common Questions
In most cases, Illinois law gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Some claims — like those against a city or government entity — have much shorter deadlines. Evidence disappears fast, so the sooner you talk to a lawyer, the stronger your case.
Illinois requires every auto liability policy to include uninsured motorist coverage, and many drivers also carry underinsured motorist coverage. That means you may still be able to recover through your own policy. We review every policy that could apply to your crash to identify the coverage available to you.
Usually, yes. Illinois follows modified comparative negligence: as long as you were 50% or less at fault, you can recover — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies love to exaggerate your share of the blame, which is exactly why you shouldn’t accept their version of events.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical bills, lost income, and how the crash affects your future. One client came to us after the insurance company offered her $500 — we recovered $45,000. The only way to know what your case is really worth is a free case review.
Nothing up front. We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee — our fee comes out of the recovery we win for you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. Your first consultation is always free and confidential.
Get medical attention right away, even if you feel okay — some serious injuries have delayed symptoms. Report the crash, photograph the scene and vehicles if you can, and get contact information for witnesses. Then talk to a lawyer before you give a recorded statement or accept any offer from an insurance adjuster.
No-Risk. Call Fisk.
Free consultations. Free case evaluations. And you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case and get you compensation for your injuries.
