After a hit-and-run they found coverage through my own uninsured motorist policy that I didn’t know I had.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedMerge Lane Law Office – Chicago
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42 yrs
3 attys
About the firm
Merge Lane Law Office – Chicago is a 3-attorney personal injury firm in Chicago, Illinois, focused on car accidents as well as drunk driving accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents. It has handled accident claims for 42 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. The firm works with local doctors, physical therapists and accident reconstruction specialists. Clients get a named case manager and a direct line instead of a call center.
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How it compares in Chicago
Merge Lane Law Office – Chicago rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 8 firms we list in Chicago average 4.6, and this firm has 4.0. It has fewer reviews (74) than the city average (413), so its rating may still move.
Ranked #44 in Illinois by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice42 (since 1984)
Attorneys3
ConsultationFree
Fee30% 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 | 30% | 37% |
| Drunk Driving Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
| Bicycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
| Pedestrian Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 13, 2026.
Office hours
MON9:00 AM–6:00 PM
TUE9:00 AM–6:00 PM
WED9:00 AM–6:00 PM
THU9:00 AM–6:00 PM
FRI9:00 AM–6:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Firm advances case costs, Written fee agreement up front, Free case review by phone or video. Text updates on your case, Spanish-speaking staff. Accident reconstruction experts, Medical provider referrals.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Firm advances case costs✓ Written fee agreement up front✓ Free case review by phone or videoSERVICE
✓ Text updates on your case✓ Spanish-speaking staffEXPERIENCE
✓ Accident reconstruction experts✓ Medical provider referralsOFFICE
✓ Evening appointments✓ Wheelchair accessible✓ Near public transitLocation
📍 7922 Washington Blvd, Suite 790, Chicago, IL
Client reviews
Our reviews 5Google reviews 74
They came to the hospital for the first meeting since I couldn’t drive. Very kind and patient staff.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedProfessional, organized and responsive. The settlement was more than three times the first offer.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedAfter my rear-end crash the insurer offered almost nothing. The firm took over every call and the final settlement covered my medical bills and lost wages.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedGood firm overall, though it was hard to reach the lead attorney directly at first. The paralegal team was great.
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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)
Placeholder summary, not legal advice. These figures have not been checked: deadlines, exceptions (minors, government vehicles, wrongful death) and recent law changes must be verified with a licensed Illinois attorney or the state’s statutes before relying on them.
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