Get a rough, realistic range in about 90 seconds — then talk to David about what your specific case may actually be worth. This tool is for general information only, not a promise of any result.
$30M+
Recovered for Clients
98%
Success Rate
20+ yrs
Chicago Experience
Step 1 of 520% complete
What type of accident were you in?
Choose the closest match. This helps us anchor the estimate to similar cases we've handled.
Rear-end collision
Hit from behind at any speed
T-bone / side impact
Hit at intersection or pulled out
Head-on collision
Front-to-front impact
Multi-vehicle pileup
Three or more cars involved
Hit and run
Other driver fled the scene
Uber / Lyft / rideshare
In or hit by rideshare vehicle
Commercial truck or van
Semi, delivery van, work truck
Motorcycle accident
Rider hit by another vehicle
Pedestrian or cyclist
Hit by vehicle while walking/biking
Other auto accident
Single-car, parking lot, other
How serious are your injuries?
This is the biggest factor in case value. We'll refine it with the specifics in the next step.
Minor — Soreness, whiplash, no broken bones
Treatment needed for a few weeks. No surgery, no hospital stay.
Moderate — Ongoing pain, weeks/months of treatment
Physical therapy, chiropractic, imaging. May or may not include hospitalization.
Serious — Broken bones, surgery required
Surgical repair, weeks of recovery, possibly some permanent limitations.
Severe — Major surgery, lasting disability
Multiple surgeries, prolonged hospitalization, ongoing care needed.
Each one of these can significantly affect the value of your case.
Was the other driver clearly at fault?Cited, ran a red light, rear-ended you, etc.
Were you hospitalized?Admitted overnight or longer.
Did you require surgery?Operating-room procedure, not just stitches.
Permanent injury, scarring, or disability?Lasting limitation, visible scars, ongoing pain.
Was the at-fault vehicle commercial?Semi truck, delivery van, work vehicle, rideshare.
Was the at-fault driver impaired?DUI, drugs, distracted driving (texting, etc.).
One last thing
Your timeline affects what evidence is still recoverable and how much leverage we have.
Your Estimated Case Value
Based on your answers
Calculated from real Illinois auto accident settlement data and Schwaner Injury Law's 20+ year case history.
Estimated Settlement Range
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A rough, non-binding estimate for general information only. Actual settlements vary widely — and many resolve for less — depending on liability, available insurance limits, and your medical evidence. This is not a prediction, promise, or guarantee of any result.
$10M
Trucking
$4.2M
Bus accident
$2.1M
Wrongful death
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This is only a rough estimate. David will review your specific situation and give you a straight, honest answer about what your claim may realistically be worth. Free and confidential.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This estimate is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Important: This tool provides only a rough, automated estimate for general informational purposes — it is not a case evaluation, prediction, promise, or guarantee of any outcome. Personal-injury settlements vary enormously based on the specific facts, who is at fault, the available insurance limits, and the strength of the medical evidence, and many cases resolve for less than any online estimate. This calculator does not apply to workers' compensation claims, which are calculated very differently under Illinois law — based on a statutory disability schedule and your average weekly wage, with no award for pain and suffering. Nothing here is legal advice, and using this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising.