Personal Injury Lawyers Serving DeKalb, Illinois
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The insurance company’s first offer is rarely its best. One client was offered $500; we recovered $45,000. For more than three decades we’ve helped injured people across Illinois recover and reclaim their lives.
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“Fisk & Monteleone got me 10 times what the insurance company was offering! David and his team were great every step of the way.” Michael S., Google Review
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Personal Injury Attorneys in DeKalb, Illinois
Insurance Companies Have a Team.
You Should Have One Too.
A college town of 40,000 with an interstate at its edge sees its share of injuries. If you were hurt in DeKalb, we handle cases anywhere in the State of Illinois, and the consultation costs nothing.
Imagine walking along Lincoln Highway near the Northern Illinois University campus when a driver scanning for parking drifts through a crosswalk. One inattentive moment, and a student or a lifelong resident is dealing with an ambulance ride and a semester thrown sideways.
The insurance company will move quickly to define what happened. You should know your rights before you talk to them. Our case reviews are free and confidential.
After an accident, it's crucial to consider:
- ✓ Was the collision caused by someone else's negligence?
- ✓ Did the crash result in serious injury or property damage?
- ✓ Will your insurance settlement adequately cover medical treatment costs and lost income?
At Fisk & Monteleone, we gather the evidence, deal with the insurance company, and take your case to court if that’s what it takes.
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Our DeKalb Practice Areas
Car Accidents in DeKalb
Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, and uninsured drivers on DeKalb roads.
Learn more →Motorcycle Accidents in DeKalb
Riders face drivers who fail to yield. We know how insurers treat DeKalb motorcycle claims.
Learn more →Truck Accidents in DeKalb
Semi-truck and commercial vehicle crashes bring federal rules and bigger insurance policies.
Learn more →We handle every kind of injury case for DeKalb residents. From our Rockford office we also represent clients in these practice areas:
Experience Matters
Practicing Personal Injury Law in Illinois Since 1992
We’ve Won Millions of Dollars in Verdicts & Settlements for Our Clients
At Fisk & Monteleone Ltd., we have a proven track record of successful verdicts and settlements for personal injury victims. Our attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and resources to handle even the most complex accident claims.
$8M
Medical Malpractice
$6.3M
Medical Malpractice
$2.6M
Motorcycle Accident
$1.1M
Car Accident
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Why the First Offer Is Not the Final Word
$500 Offer. $45,000 Recovery.
In her own words: “I was offered a settlement of $500 for pain and suffering from the insurance company. I decided to contact Attorney David Monteleone who fought for me and finalized a $45,000 settlement.” (Rhonda M., Google Review)
You Deserve Fair Compensation for Your Injuries
Don't Settle for Less. We're Here to Help!
Find Out What Your Case Is WorthPrior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Real Clients. Real Recoveries.
See What Our Clients Have to Say…
“Fisk & Monteleone got me 10 times what the insurance company was offering! David and his team were great every step of the way. He fought hard for my best interests.”
“David took on my case when my daughter and I got hit by a drunk driver. He was very genuine, professional and took the time with my family and I to get to know us and help us.”
“My two daughters and I were involved in roll over accident… From the moment my husband and I sat down with Mr. Monteleone we immediately felt confident that we had someone in our corner to advocate for us.”
WE CHAMPION EVERY CASE, BIG AND SMALL
Small Firm Attention. Big Firm Results.
Personal Injury Lawyers Serving DeKalb, Illinois
For more than three decades we've helped people in Illinois recover and reclaim their lives after an injury.
DeKalb runs on Route 23, Lincoln Highway, and the I-88 tollway just south of town, with NIU at its heart. Injuries here happen to students, families, and the people who keep the city’s warehouses and campus running, and every one of them deserves expert representation.
We take injury cases anywhere in the State of Illinois from our Rockford office, and if you cannot travel, we will come to your home or hospital.
A first conversation with us costs nothing and settles two things: whether you have a case, and what happens next if you do. From there we handle the evidence, the paperwork, and the insurer, while you handle class, work, or recovery. DeKalb’s courthouse logistics in Sycamore are ours to manage, and you will never be left wondering where your claim stands.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
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“We learned the hard way that we should have went with these guys first.” JOSH J. Google Review
Why Choose Fisk & Monteleone?
Our commitment isn’t measured by the severity of the injury, but by the impact we can make in your recovery.
Not a Volume Firm
We are not a big city law firm operating on volume, assigning cases to inexperienced lawyers.
No Fee Unless We Win
You won’t pay a dime unless we recover compensation for you.
Decades of Experience
We are a personal injury focused law firm with decades of experience battling insurance company tactics.
We Can Come to You
If you can’t travel, we will come to your home or hospital.
Free, No Obligation Case Review
We offer free and confidential case evaluations.
Committed to Our Community
Rockford is our home, and we’re committed to our community.
Your Injury Case in DeKalb: Filed in Sycamore, Treated Close to Home
Here is a detail many DeKalb residents do not know: the DeKalb County Courthouse is not in DeKalb. County cases are heard in Illinois’s 23rd Judicial Circuit at 133 West State Street in neighboring Sycamore. We handle that logistics so you do not have to think about it.
For treatment, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital at 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb offers an emergency department with 24-hour access to board-certified emergency physicians. Consistent treatment and complete records are what turn an injury into a provable claim.
We investigate, preserve evidence, and deal directly with the insurance company, so your words are never twisted into a smaller settlement.
Free, confidential case evaluations. No fee unless we win. If you cannot come to us, we come to you.
Plainly put: we build DeKalb injury cases carefully, negotiate hard, and go to court when the insurer will not be fair.
YOUR INJURY IS OUR FIGHT TOGETHER TOWARD RECOVERY AND FAIR COMPENSATION
We handle cases anywhere in the State of Illinois, and we are based nearby in Rockford. Distance never changes the quality of the fight.
When you work with Fisk & Monteleone, you get personal attention, immediate action on your case, and attorneys who stop at nothing to protect your rights.
The law does not wait: two years for most injury suits (735 ILCS 5/13-202), as little as one year against government entities (745 ILCS 10/8-101). Talk to us while your evidence is still fresh.
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- ✓ No Fee Unless We Win
- ✓ We Can Come to You
What You Can Recover
Compensation After an Injury in DeKalb
Illinois puts the cost of an injury on whoever caused it. Comparative negligence (735 ILCS 5/2-1116) means sharing some blame reduces your award but only bars recovery above 50%, no matter what an adjuster implies.
Economic Damages
- Emergency care, surgery & hospital bills
- Ongoing therapy & rehabilitation
- Lost wages & future earning capacity
- Vehicle repair or replacement
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and physical suffering
- Disfigurement & permanent scarring
- Loss of a normal life
- Loss of consortium & companionship
Don’t wait: most Illinois injury claims must be filed within two years (735 ILCS 5/13-202), and claims against government entities can have far shorter deadlines.
Call (815) 962-0044. It’s Free
Areas We Serve
Based in Rockford.
Fighting for All of Illinois.
We represent clients throughout Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties, and we handle cases anywhere in the State of Illinois.
- Rockford
- Belvidere
- Freeport
- DeKalb
- Poplar Grove
- Marengo
- Rochelle
- South Beloit
6838 East State Street, Suite 302
Rockford, IL 61108
We Make Getting Legal Help Simple
Our Easy 3-Step Case Review Process
- 1
Free Consultation
Call or fill out the form. Tell us what happened and get honest answers about your options, free.
- 2
We Review Your Case
We investigate the crash, gather the evidence, and build the strongest possible claim for compensation.
- 3
We Fight for You
We negotiate with the insurance company for fair compensation, and we take your case to court if needed.
Don’t wait: Illinois legal deadlines apply to every injury claim.
- ✓ Fast Response
- ✓ No Fee Unless We Win
- ✓ We Can Come to You
Common Questions
Personal Injury FAQ for DeKalb
Where would my DeKalb injury lawsuit actually be filed?
Not in DeKalb. DeKalb County cases are heard at the DeKalb County Courthouse at 133 West State Street in Sycamore, part of Illinois’s 23rd Judicial Circuit. Most claims settle before filing, but we prepare every case as if it is headed to that courtroom.
Do you take cases in DeKalb if your office is in Rockford?
Yes. We handle cases anywhere in the State of Illinois, and DeKalb is close to home for us. If you cannot travel to our office at 6838 East State Street in Rockford, we will come to your home or hospital. Consultations are free.
I am an NIU student. Does that change my injury claim?
The legal rules are the same: the at-fault party owes you for your injuries, and most claims must be filed within two years (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Students face practical wrinkles, like out-of-state family and school-year schedules, and we work around all of them. The consultation is free.
What deadlines apply to my Illinois injury claim?
Two years from the injury for most personal injury suits (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Minors generally get two years from their 18th birthday (735 ILCS 5/13-211), while claims against local public entities can carry a one-year limit (745 ILCS 10/8-101). When in doubt, ask early; asking is free.
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Free consultations. Free case evaluations. And you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case and get you compensation for your injuries.
- ✓ Free Consultations
- ✓ No Fee Unless We Win
- ✓ Serving All of Illinois