
Auto Accidents
Injured in a car accident in Illinois? Harter & Schottland represent victims of auto, truck, and motorcycle crashes, fighting for medical costs, lost wages, and full compensation.
Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death across all age groups. In Illinois alone, more than 1,300 people lost their lives in auto accidents in a single year, with thousands more suffering life-altering injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured—or if a family member has died as the result of a car accident—Harter & Schottland is here to help. We provide aggressive legal representation to secure the compensation you need to recover physically, emotionally, and financially.
Types of Auto Accident Cases We Handle
Our attorneys represent clients injured in all types of crashes, including:
- Collisions caused by drunk drivers
- Truck accidents involving commercial vehicles
- Motorcycle accidents with severe injuries
- Accidents caused by dangerous or defective roadways
- Bus, shuttle van, and limo accidents
No matter the type of crash, we fight to hold negligent drivers and companies accountable.
Full Compensation for Serious Injuries
Car accidents can cause catastrophic injuries requiring lifelong care. We work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to calculate not just immediate costs, but also the long-term impact of your injuries. Our goal is to recover full compensation for:
- Medical bills and future care needs
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
Why Choose Harter & Schottland?
- Proven results in serious accident cases.
- Aggressive advocacy against insurance companies that try to undervalue claims.
- Contingency fee representation—you don’t pay us unless we win compensation for you.
Don’t settle for just any lawyer after a serious accident. At Harter & Schottland, we fight for justice and results.
Free Case Evaluation
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, contact Harter & Schottland today for a free case evaluation.
With offices in Round Lake Beach, Waukegan, and Woodstock, we represent accident victims throughout Northern Illinois.
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