DeKalb County, IL Personal Injury Law Firm
Last updated on September 9, 2026
When an unexpected injury disrupts your life, our team at Polansky & Cichon, Chtd., is ready to support you. The firm has served the people of north-central Illinois since 1983. Our DeKalb County personal injury lawyers have more than a century of joint legal practice.
Working with our effective attorneys levels the playing field against insurance companies that might try to minimize your compensation. Our team takes on the burden of legal filings, settlement talks and trial preparation while you concentrate on recovering. We represent community members across DeKalb County, including DeKalb, Sycamore, Sandwich and Genoa.
Our Illinois Personal Injury Services Overview
We provide aggressive representation for all aspects of personal injury claims. Every DeKalb accident lawyer at our firm practices the following areas:
- Auto accidents: Including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents and boating accidents.
- Premises liability: Including animal bites, slip and falls, and other injuries from hazardous grounds.
- Workers’ compensation claims: Including construction accidents, company vehicle accidents and machinery accidents.
- Nursing home abuse: Including bedsores, malnutrition, physical abuse and financial abuse.
Under Illinois Statutes Chapter 735. Civil Procedure § 5/2-1116: You have the right to seek compensation for an accident even if you have up to 50% liability for it. We strive to minimize your percentage of fault to maximize your compensation.
In addition, under Illinois Statutes Chapter 735. Civil Procedure § 5/13-202: You have only two years from the date that the incident occurred to file a claim. Courts will dismiss claims brought after this window expires. Our personal injury lawyers work swiftly to meet every deadline.
Familiar With DeKalb County Courts And Transportation Corridors
Community members turn to our personal injury law firm near DeKalb for trustworthy legal counsel. Our personal injury attorneys maintain a presence in the DeKalb County area. They are highly familiar with major transit routes across the region. They regularly appear before courts in nearby jurisdictions. Our team regularly practices litigation handled inside the DeKalb County Courthouse in downtown Sycamore. At our office, we also represent clients involved in serious highway crashes along Interstate 88, Route 38, Route 23 and the streets surrounding Northern Illinois University.
No Upfront Fees: Consult Our Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys
Take action quickly with Polansky & Cichon, Chtd., to protect your rights after a serious accident. Contact our office today at 312-815-6018 or message us directly through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.
We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you owe us no attorney fees or out-of-pocket expenses unless we recover a monetary award or settlement for you.
