Madison County, IL Personal Injury Law Firm
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Injuries caused by another person’s carelessness can leave Madison County residents facing medical bills, lost income and uncertainty about what comes next. A Madison County personal injury lawyer can investigate the incident and pursue compensation from the responsible party.
Polansky & Cichon, Chtd., builds trusting relationships with clients while taking a proactive approach to litigation. With over 100 years of combined experience, our attorneys represent injured people in Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City, Collinsville and communities throughout Madison County, Illinois. We prepare every claim with the seriousness it deserves.
Services We Offer
Our practice areas include:
- Personal injury: We handle claims involving preventable harm and seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and other damages.
- Auto accidents: We investigate collisions involving different types of vehicles and identify every party that may bear responsibility.
- Car accidents: We gather police reports, medical records, witness statements and available footage to establish how a crash occurred.
- Trucking accidents: We examine driver conduct, company records, maintenance information and federal safety compliance after commercial vehicle collisions.
- Animal bites: We help injured people pursue appropriate insurance coverage when an animal attack causes physical or emotional harm.
- Workers’ compensation: We assist employees seeking medical care and wage-related benefits after suffering qualifying workplace injuries.
- Slip-and-fall accidents: Our team investigates unsafe property conditions, including spills, damaged walkways and inadequate warnings.
- Construction accidents: We examine job site safety failures and determine whether workers’ compensation or a third-party claim may apply.
- Boating accidents: We evaluate operator negligence, safety violations and equipment failures following injuries on Illinois waterways.
- Nursing home abuse: We represent residents harmed by neglect, falls, malnutrition, dehydration or other failures in long-term care facilities.
Each type of injury raises different questions about fault and available compensation. We examine the circumstances carefully before building a legal strategy that reflects your injuries and financial losses.
How We Pursue Compensation After An Injury
A prompt investigation can prevent crucial evidence from disappearing. Our Alton accident lawyers can:
- Document the accident scene
- Identify witnesses
- Examine records that may prove fault
- Calculate the full effect of the injury before negotiating with insurers or preparing the case for litigation
Our firm handles qualifying claims on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you do not pay legal fees unless we obtain compensation for them.
Contact Our Madison County Injury Attorneys
At Polansky & Cichon, Chtd., our Illinois, personal injury lawyers will assess the circumstances and explain the available options. To discuss your personal injury claim, call 312-815-6018 or fill out our contact form to get started with a free consultation.
