Dedicated Law Firm Serving Winnebago County, IL Injury Victims
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Since 1983, Polansky & Cichon, Chtd., has fought for accident victims throughout Northern Illinois. We believe that injured individuals deserve strong representation when facing powerful insurance companies. Our Winnebago County personal injury lawyers bring over 100 combined years of legal experience to every claim they handle.
We serve clients across Winnebago County, including Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park and Roscoe. At our firm, we handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront costs or legal fees unless we successfully win compensation for you.
Comprehensive Injury Representation For North-Central Illinois
If an individual or business fails to act safely, our Winnebago County injury attorney team holds them accountable. We evaluate physical evidence, consult medical professionals and build compelling cases for severe injury claims.
We practice a wide array of personal injury matters, including:
- Car accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Animal bites
- Workers’ compensation
- Construction accidents
- Boating accidents
- Nursing home abuse
Whether you sustained harm in an auto accident or slipped and fell on hazardous premises, we know what to do. As a trusted Rockford personal injury lawyer team, we fight to restore stability to your life.
Which Illinois Statutes Affect Personal Injury Claims?
Under the Illinois General Assembly (735 ILCS 5/13-202), the state gives you two years from the date of an accident to file a lawsuit. The deadline to file a wrongful death lawsuit is two years from the date of the victim’s death, according to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/2). If you miss these deadlines, you lose your right to seek compensation.
When it comes to car accidents and compensation, Illinois also follows a modified comparative fault rule in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/2-1116. You can recover financial damages as long as you are less than 50% responsible for the incident. However, your compensation decreases by your percentage of fault. If a court finds you more than 50% at fault, you cannot collect damages.
Serving The People Of Rockford And Winnebago County
Our personal injury attorneys are honored to represent people in the heart of Winnebago County. We regularly appear with clients at the Winnebago County Courthouse in downtown Rockford. Our lawyers help clients with crashes occurring along local roadways such as:
- Interstate 90
- U.S. Route 20
- Route 251
We understand local court procedures, regional traffic patterns, and community standards across Loves Park, Machesney Park and Roscoe. Our office location in Chicago is a straightforward drive on I-90W, making it easy to reach us.
Request A Free Consultation With Our Rockford Personal Injury Attorneys
Do you need an accident law firm in Winnebago? Reach out to us at Polansky & Cichon, Chtd. Call our office today at 312-815-6018 or send us an email to schedule your free consultation. No upfront fees. No charges unless we recover compensation.
