Peter Wachowski is a well-rounded lawyer who takes great pride in his work and has a passion for helping people in need. He is constantly looking for ways to improve, and won’t stand for complacency. Peter is well educated and versed in his field, and as a result, he is able to help a wide array of clients with varying needs. He is very hard working, and is always going the extra mile to get the absolute best result for the client, even if that means investing more time and money into a case. He works to have satisfied clients, and a better community as a result. Peter is a tremendous lawyer whose accomplishments speak for themselves. He has received many awards in his field, as well as settled many large multi-million dollar cases. Peter is the great lawyer you need to get you the justice you deserve.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- DUI & DWI
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Foreclosure Defense
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Car Accidents
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
20%-33%
- Illinois
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- Federal Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Polish
- Partner
- Bellas & Wachowski - Attorneys at Law
- Current
- The John Marshall Law School
- J.D. | Law
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- Loyola University Chicago
- B.S.
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- Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
- Lifetime Membership
- The National Registry of Who's Who
- Illinois State Bar
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- Chicago Bar Association
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- Federal Trial Bar
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- Trial lawyers association
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- ZAP Chicago
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- American Bar Association
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- Advocates Society
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- JOLT Act-Visa Abolition Program
- Numerous Personal Injury Brochures
- Pamphlets and Handouts
- Legal Subjects, Advocates Society, Chicago
- Advocates Society
- The Future of the Practice of Law, Membership Meeting
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Maine Township High Schools Cooperative Education Program
- Certified Arbitrator
- Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Peter Wachowski - Workers Comp
Peter Wachowski - Auto Accident
Welcome
- Q. I fell about a year ago in a McDonalds. I still have pain but never pursued further. Is it too late?
- A: Depending on the statute of limitations of what state this accident occurred in you may have time, in theory, to file a claim. In the state of Indiana you would have a two-year period from the date of accident to file a claim. I will answer this question based on the state of Indiana statute of limitations:
Theoretically, you would still have a cause of action because the accident happened less than two years ago, according to the example. All sorts of problems arise with regard to this type of case. First of all it is a slip and fall case. These are viewed very negatively by people. The reason why is we have all been conditioned since childhood by our parents. Our parents would tell us to ... Read More
- Q. Is there a time limit in Illinois to seek medical aid with a on the job injury?
- A: No. As long as the accident is reported within 45 days you have three years to file a claim from the date of accident. It is OK if it took seven months to treat, in theory, but it would be slightly suspect. I recommend contacting an attorney.
