About Blackwell
Who We Are
Blackwell is a personal injury law firm representing injured individuals and families who need a strong advocate on their side. We built this firm on one belief: people going through the hardest moments of their lives deserve lawyers who show up fully for them.
We focus exclusively on personal injury cases, nothing else pulls our attention. That focus lets our attorneys go deeper on every case: car accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death claims, bicycle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries, product liability, and construction site injuries.
We help injured people and their families, not corporations, not insurance companies. When someone is hurt because of another party's negligence, we step in to fight for the compensation they deserve, so they can focus on recovering instead of fighting alone.
What We Handle
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Wrongful Deaths
- Bicycle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Slip and Fall
- Product Liability
- Construction Site Injury
1,000+
Clients Represented
$50M+
Recovered
10+
Years in Practice
Mission & Values
What We Stand On
I
Justice First
We fight for injured victims, not insurance companies.
II
Personal Attention
Every client receives direct communication and individualized legal guidance.
III
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation.
IV
Always Available
We're here when you need answers.
Why Clients Choose Us
Results You Can Measure
25+
Years Experience
$100M+
Recovered for Clients
5,000+
Cases Won
24/7
Availability
$0
Unless We Win
Community Involvement
More Than a Law Firm
We live in this community too, showing up beyond the courtroom is part of how we do business.
Local Charity Work
Supporting food banks and relief efforts across our community.
Scholarships
Helping local students pursue higher education.
Sponsoring Schools
Backing programs and events at neighborhood schools.
Veteran Support
Standing behind the veterans who served our community.
Safety Awareness
Promoting programs that help prevent the injuries we see every day.
FAQ
Common Questions, Straight Answers
The things people ask us before they've even decided to call.
Consultations are always free. If we take your case, our fee comes out of your settlement, never out of your pocket up front.
No. We work on contingency, which means there's nothing to pay until we win or settle your case.
Every case is different, but most personal injury claims resolve within a few months to a year, depending on how complex the case is.
You may still be entitled to compensation. Illinois uses a modified comparative-fault rule: if you are 50% or less at fault, you may still recover, though your damages can be reduced by your share of the fault. We'll walk you through how that applies to your claim.
As soon as possible after an accident. Acting early helps preserve evidence and protects your right to file within the legal deadline.