They came to the hospital for the first meeting since I couldn’t drive. Very kind and patient staff.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedHarbor Light Injury Law – Des Plaines
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40 yrs
27 attys
About the firm
Harbor Light Injury Law – Des Plaines is a 27-attorney personal injury firm in Des Plaines, Illinois, focused on car accidents as well as brain & spinal cord injuries, uber & lyft accidents, pedestrian accidents. It has handled accident claims for 40 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. Consultations are free and can happen at the office, by video or at the client’s home. The firm takes a limited caseload so each attorney can stay close to every file.
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How it compares in Des Plaines
Harbor Light Injury Law – Des Plaines rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Des Plaines average 5.0, and this firm has 4.9. It has fewer reviews (77) than the city average (803), so its rating may still move.
Ranked #11 in Illinois by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice40 (since 1986)
Attorneys27
ConsultationFree
Fee35% contingency
Trial experienceMostly settlements
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 35% | 42% |
| Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries | 12–30 months | 37% | 44% |
| Uber & Lyft Accidents | 6–18 months | 35% | 42% |
| Pedestrian Accidents | 6–18 months | 35% | 42% |
| Drunk Driving Accidents | 6–18 months | 35% | 42% |
| Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims | 4–10 months | 35% | 42% |
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Office hours
MON9:00 AM–7:00 PM
TUE9:00 AM–7:00 PM
WED9:00 AM–7:00 PM
THU9:00 AM–7:00 PM
FRI9:00 AM–7:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Written fee agreement up front. Home and hospital visits, Text updates on your case, Spanish-speaking staff. Medical provider referrals, Trial attorneys on staff.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Written fee agreement up frontSERVICE
✓ Home and hospital visits✓ Text updates on your case✓ Spanish-speaking staffEXPERIENCE
✓ Medical provider referrals✓ Trial attorneys on staffOFFICE
✓ Near public transit✓ Free parkingLocation
📍 538 Market St, Suite 731, Des Plaines, IL
Client reviews
Our reviews 3Google reviews 77
I was hit by a delivery truck. They got the driver logs and dashcam footage within days, which made a real difference.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedThey handled my son’s bicycle accident claim with real care and kept us updated at every step.
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Car accident law in Illinois verify
Statute of limitations (injury)2 years from the crash
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)
Shared fault ruleModified comparative (51% bar)
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