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"My Injury Guy" Scott DeSalvo
Trial-Trained Injury Attorney for Frankfort & Will County
Frankfort is known for its historic downtown, the Old Plank Road Trail, and quiet neighborhoods. It's also crossed by LaGrange Road and Route 30, two of the busiest roads in eastern Will County.
In 2022, IDOT counted 390 crashes in Frankfort. Ninety-five people were injured and one person was killed. Rear-end crashes were the most common by a wide margin, with 149, and turning crashes came second with 91.
Here's something most people don't think about: Frankfort has a lot of people on foot and on bikes. The Old Plank Road Trail crosses busy streets, and downtown is built for walking. When a driver hits a cyclist or pedestrian, Illinois law gives the person outside the car real protections, but the insurer will still try to blame the victim.
I've represented injured people for almost 30 years. I live a short drive away in Homer Glen and handle cases throughout Will County.
There's no cost to you up front and no fee unless we win. Call me any time at 312-500-4500.
My dad drove a truck and belonged to the Teamsters. When I was nine, he was badly hurt at work. His case dragged on for seventeen years, and his own lawyer sued him for more fees when it ended.
I watched that happen to my family. Now I make sure my clients are never treated that way.
Free. Not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by this chat. Prefer to talk? Call (312) 500-4500, answered 24/7.
LaGrange Road (U.S. 45) is Frankfort's main north-south corridor, lined with shopping centers and stoplights. Heavy traffic and frequent stops are a big reason rear-end crashes top the list.
Route 30 cuts east-west through the village, and Harlem Avenue runs along its east side. Turning crashes are common where drivers cross traffic to reach stores, schools, and subdivisions.
The Old Plank Road Trail runs right through Frankfort and crosses several roads. Drivers who don't expect cyclists or walkers at those crossings can cause devastating injuries.
Illinois law requires drivers to stop and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (625 ILCS 5/11-1002) and to give at least three feet of space when passing a bicycle (625 ILCS 5/11-703). Violating those rules is strong evidence of negligence. Insurers often argue the cyclist or pedestrian came out of nowhere. Video and crash reconstruction can prove otherwise.
Bottom Line: If you were on foot or on a bike, the law is on your side, but you still have to prove what happened.
Rear-end crashes on LaGrange Road, turning crashes on Route 30, and intersection crashes on Harlem Avenue. See my Joliet car accident lawyer page.
Cyclists hit at trail crossings or by drivers passing too close. See my bicycle accident lawyer page.
People struck in crosswalks, parking lots, and downtown streets. See my pedestrian accident lawyer page.
Falls on icy sidewalks, uneven steps, and wet floors at local businesses. See my slip and fall lawyer page.
When a parent in senior care suffers falls, bedsores, or unexplained injuries. See my nursing home abuse lawyer page.
If someone's carelessness took a family member's life, Illinois law lets your family seek accountability. See my wrongful death lawyer page.
I also handle work injuries (workers' compensation lawyer) and medical malpractice cases (medical malpractice lawyer).
Picture this. You're riding the Old Plank Road Trail on a Saturday morning. At a road crossing, a driver turning right rolls through without looking and hits you. You're thrown from the bike and break your collarbone. The driver's insurer says you should have waited.
Witnesses, video, and the scene itself often tell a different story.
Look, insurers have a script, and it changes depending on how you were hurt:
Here's what most lawyers won't tell you: your own auto insurance may cover you even if you were on a bike or on foot when you were hit. Many people never check, and many lawyers never ask.
Bottom Line: Look at every policy before deciding what your case is worth.
Most cases settle, and a fair settlement without a long fight is usually the best result.
What gets insurers to offer fair settlements is knowing your lawyer can win at trial. I'm a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College and the exclusive Keenan Trial Institute. I've spent over $100,000 on advanced trial training and handled more than 30 jury trials.
No money out of pocket. I cover case costs, and I'm paid only if I recover money for you. The FAQ explains the percentages.
Illinois has no cap on pain and suffering, and you can recover even if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more than 50% to blame.
Find Out What YOUR Case Might Be Worth...for free.
The first call is free. I'll listen and give you my honest take.
If you hire me, I handle the investigation, the insurers, and the paperwork. You focus on healing. When you're ready, I negotiate. If the insurer won't be fair, I file suit in the Circuit Court of Will County. My fee comes out of the recovery, and you receive the rest.
Hurt in Frankfort? Call me any time at 312-500-4500.
Evidence fades fast, and the insurance company has already started working on your claim. Call me for a free consultation, 24/7/365. No money out of pocket. No fee unless we win.
I represent injured people in Frankfort and nearby Mokena, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Manhattan, Monee, and throughout Will County.
Nearest office: The Law Office of Scott D. DeSalvo, LLC, 116 N Chicago St, Suite 301 - Kendall, Joliet, IL 60432, about 25 minutes from Frankfort. Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and by appointment.
Call me now: 312-500-4500
Nothing up front. Under my contingency fee, you never pay out of pocket, and I'm paid only from what I recover for you. The fee is 33⅓% for most injury cases, 40% if a lawsuit is filed, 33⅓% for medical malpractice, and 20% for workers' compensation, as set by Illinois law. I advance the costs of your case. If there's no recovery, there's no fee. Call 24/7/365 at 312-500-4500 for a free consultation.
Usually the driver's insurance is responsible if the driver was at fault. Illinois requires drivers to give at least three feet of space when passing a bicycle (625 ILCS 5/11-703) and to yield at crosswalks. If the driver had no insurance or not enough, your own auto policy's uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may apply, even though you were on a bike. Your health insurance can also pay bills in the meantime, and may be repaid from the settlement.
You can still recover. Illinois uses modified comparative fault, so you can recover as long as you were 50% or less responsible, with your award reduced by your share. For example, if a jury found you 20% at fault, your recovery would be reduced by 20%. Insurers often exaggerate a victim's share of the blame, so it's important to have a lawyer push back.
Most personal injury lawsuits in Illinois must be filed within two years of the injury (735 ILCS 5/13-202). If a government body is responsible, such as for a dangerous trail crossing or road, the deadline is often one year (745 ILCS 10/8-101). Don't wait to talk to a lawyer.
Most Frankfort cases are filed in the Circuit Court of Will County at 100 W. Jefferson Street in Joliet. Parts of the Frankfort area border Cook County, and if a defendant is based in Cook, the case may be filed there instead. Most cases settle without a lawsuit.
Yes. My closest office is at 116 N. Chicago St. in downtown Joliet, about 25 minutes from Frankfort, and my main office is in Oak Brook. I'll also come to your home or the hospital, or meet by phone or video.
Scott DeSalvo founded DeSalvo Law to help injured people throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1998, IARDC #6244452, Scott has represented over 3,000 clients in personal injury, workers compensation, and accident cases.
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