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Vito & Dollenmaier Law
Got hit by another driver? The insurance adjuster calling you isn’t trying to help—they’re trying to get you to say something that kills your claim. You need a lawyer.
Most car accident lawyers will sign you, then disappear. We don’t work that way. At Vito & Dollenmaier Law, you deal with actual attorneys. We return calls within 24 hours. We fight for maximum compensation, not whatever quick settlement gets you out the door. And we don’t back down when insurance companies try their usual tricks—because we used to work for them. We know the playbook.
Free consultation. No fees unless we win.
call us at 224-524-1539 for a free consultation.
Every attorney at our firm works on your case. You get decades of combined experience, not whatever associate is available that day. We respond to calls and emails within 24 hours. You shouldn’t have to chase down your own lawyer to find out whatever’s happening with your case.
Here’s an advantage you won’t find at other firms: we have attorneys who used to work for insurance companies. We’ve seen how they evaluate claims, how they try to minimize payouts, and what tactics they use to avoid paying what they owe. That inside knowledge matters when we’re negotiating your settlement.
Insurance companies know us. They know we don’t back down, and that reputation works in your favor from day one.
We take on all kinds of car accident cases:
When someone wasn't paying attention and slammed into you.
Crashes at intersections where another driver ran a red light or failed to yield.
Happens when someone crosses the center line or drives the wrong way.
Complicated cases involving multiple liable parties.
We pursue compensation through your own uninsured motorist coverage.
Crashes from texting, GPS use, eating, or not watching the road.
Cases involving impaired drivers and sometimes the bars that overserved them.
Uber & Lyft crashes with complex insurance layers.
Claims when the at-fault driver lacks coverage.
We also handle complex cases involving commercial vehicles, defective auto parts that caused or worsened the crash, or situations where multiple parties share liability. The more complicated your case, the more you need attorneys who know how to untangle it all.
Insurance companies will lowball you. Their first offer is always less than what your case is worth—sometimes significantly less. Don’t accept that.
Insurance companies count on you not knowing how to calculate the true value of your claim. They count on you being desperate for money to pay bills. They count on you giving up and accepting whatever they offer.
Every case is different. Your injuries, your medical treatment, your lost income, your specific situation—it all matters. Call us for a free consultation and we’ll give you an honest assessment of what your case is worth.
You have two years from the accident date to file a claim against the at-fault party. That’s Illinois law under 735 ILCS 5/13-202. Miss that deadline and you lose your right to compensation. Period. No exceptions except in very rare circumstances.
Unlike injury claims, property damage claims have a longer 5-year statute of limitations under Illinois law.
Two years might sound like plenty of time, but it’s not. Evidence disappears. Medical records get harder to obtain. The sooner you start your case, the stronger it will be. Illinois follows modified comparative negligence rules. You can recover compensation as long as you’re less than 50% at fault for the accident. If you’re found to be 50% or more, you get nothing.
These deadlines are hard legal rules. Don’t wait around thinking you have plenty of time. You don’t.
If you haven’t already, get medical attention. Even if you feel fine. Some injuries don’t show symptoms right away, and having a medical record that ties your injuries to the accident is important for your claim.
Don’t admit fault to anyone at the scene or afterward, just stick to the facts of what happened.
Document everything you can. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, any visible injuries. Get contact information from witnesses.
If any insurance company contacts you, don’t give a recorded statement. You don’t want to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company without first talking to an attorney, either. Seriously. This is where people torpedo their own cases without realizing it.
Here’s the most important thing: call us before you talk to any insurance adjuster. Talk to us first. The consultation is free. It could save you tens of thousands of dollars.
Call Now: 224-524-1539Start with a free consultation where we evaluate your case. No obligation. We’ll listen to what happened, review any documents you have, and give you an honest assessment. If we think you have a case, we’ll explain how we can help. If we don’t think you need an attorney, we’ll tell you that too.
We gather all evidence—police reports, medical records, witness statements, and conduct an accident scene investigation if needed.
We handle all communication with insurance companies, so you don’t have to deal with their adjusters.
We build a demand package showing the full scope of your damages.
We negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement, shutting down their lowball tactics.
If they won’t offer a reasonable settlement, we will file a lawsuit and take your case to court.
We know {{mpg_cities}} and the surrounding areas. We understand the local courts, the local insurance adjusters, how things work in this part of Illinois.
Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience to every case. We have former insurance company attorneys on our team, which gives us insight other firms don’t have. We know how insurance companies think and operate from the inside.
All of our attorneys collaborate on every case we take. You’re not getting one lawyer working alone—you’re getting our entire team’s knowledge and experience applied to your situation. We commit to responding to your calls and emails within 24 hours. You’ll never wonder what’s happening with your case or feel like you’re being ignored.
We have a track record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients. We don’t settle just to close cases quickly. We fight for what you deserve. We’re involved in the community—we’re your neighbors. We care about getting things right for people who live here.
Stop wondering if you have a case. Stop trying to handle the insurance company on your own. Stop letting them string you along with lowball offers and stall tactics.
Call us at 224-524-1539 for a free consultation. We’ll give you straight answers about your case, your options, and what we can do for you. Then you decide if you want to move forward.
No fees unless we win. No risk to you. Just honest answers and aggressive representation if you choose to hire us.
The insurance company has lawyers working to minimize what they pay you. Shouldn’t you have someone fighting just as hard for your side?
Straight Answers to Tough Questions
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, which means we only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes out of your settlement or verdict. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you don’t owe us a dime.
It depends on the complexity. Some cases settle in a few months. Others take a year or more, especially if we have to file a lawsuit. We don’t rush you into a bad settlement just to close the case quickly.
You can file an uninsured motorist claim through your own insurance policy. The same goes for underinsured drivers who don’t have enough coverage to pay for the full extent of your damages.
No fluff, no obligation. Tell us what happened. We’ll tell you if you have a case. It’s 100% confidential.