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Automotive Litigation

Automotive Litigation 

Chicago Trial Lawyers for Motor Vehicle Accident Victims

Whether it’s a wreck with a negligent motorist, or a crash involving complicating factors like commercial vehicles, serious injuries, or auto defects, being injured in an automotive accident can upend your life and force you to confront an unfamiliar process to secure needed compensation. 

Fortunately, experienced attorneys can help.

At Hilliard Law, our automotive attorneys leverage 40 years of trial experience to help victims injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents fight for the compensation they deserve. We know how to fight back against insurance companies that look to minimize payouts and how to position our clients for the maximum financial recovery possible.


If you or someone you love were harmed in any type of vehicular accident, we can help. Our Chicago lawyers serve clients across Illinois and beyond and offer FREE consultations. Call or contact us online to request yours.


Automotive Cases We Handle

Our award-winning attorneys are equipped to handle automotive cases involving all types of accidents and issues, including:

  • Car Accidents. Whether it’s a rear-end collision, head-on impact, intersection crash, or multi-vehicle pileup, we represent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured due to reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving, and other negligent behaviors. We also handle uninsured and underinsured motorist claims and fight to secure full compensation for our clients.
  • Truck Accidents. Collisions involving semi-trucks, big rigs, and other commercial vehicles present unique legal challenges. These cases often involve trucking companies, fleet owners, third-party contractors, and multiple layers of insurance coverage. Our firm has extensive experience handling truck accident claims and navigating the unique laws and legal nuances they entail. 
  • Motorcycle Accidents. Motorcyclists often suffer catastrophic injuries when negligent drivers fail to share the road safely. Our firm fights for riders injured in lane-change accidents, left-turn crashes, road debris accidents, and more. We fight back against insurance companies that attempt to blame motorcyclists and work to recover damages for medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
  • Pedestrian Accidents. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the injuries are often life-threatening or fatal. These accidents frequently result from distracted driving, failure to yield, speeding, and reckless behavior at crosswalks and intersections. We represent pedestrians in hit-and-run cases, school zone accidents, and other incidents where negligent drivers must be held accountable.
  • Ridesharing Accidents (Uber & Lyft). Accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing platforms present unique legal challenges, including multiple insurance policies, disputes over liability, and corporate legal teams protecting their bottom line. Whether you were an injured passenger, pedestrian, or another driver involved in a rideshare accident, we have the experience to navigate these complex cases and fight for fair compensation.
  • Government Vehicle Accidents. Collisions involving police cruisers, fire trucks, postal vehicles, and other government-operated vehicles require a different legal approach. Claims against municipal, state, and federal agencies often involve special deadlines, sovereign immunity laws, and unique procedural rules. Our firm has successfully represented clients in cases against public entities and is prepared to fight for your rights.
  • Defective Automotive Products. Defective vehicle components can lead to catastrophic crashes. We hold automakers, parts manufacturers, and distributors accountable for design flaws, faulty airbags, seatbelt failures, brake defects, tire blowouts, and other hazardous defects that put drivers and passengers at risk.
  • Serious Injuries. We represent clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), amputations, severe burns, and other life-altering conditions. These cases require significant financial recovery for long-term medical care, lost earning capacity, and permanent disability.
  • Child Injuries. When children are injured in car accidents, the legal process becomes even more critical. We fight for young victims suffering from head trauma, broken bones, internal injuries, and emotional distress caused by negligent drivers, unsafe vehicle designs, and improper child seat installations.

Customized & Comprehensive Counsel in Automotive Cases

Every motor vehicle accident is unique. We take a tailored approach to every claim, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. While our primary goal is to secure the maximum possible compensation, we also recognize that many factors influence a case’s outcome, including:

  • Severity of Injuries: The nature and long-term impact of your injuries directly affect case value.
  • Fault Determinations: Establishing liability is critical, especially in multi-vehicle and commercial vehicle cases.
  • Evidence Collection: Securing accident reports, surveillance footage, medical records, and expert testimony strengthens your claim.
  • Insurance Policies & Coverage: Navigating corporate insurance policies, liability limits, and uninsured motorist coverage requires experience.
  • Negotiations with Insurers: Insurance companies use aggressive tactics to reduce payouts. Our attorneys negotiate fiercely to counter these strategies.

We are highly adaptable in responding to new evidence, shifting liability, and insurer resistance. No matter how complex your case becomes, we have the experience, resources, and tenacity to fight for justice.

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