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David Abels

Car accident Attorney at Chicago, IL

5.0   10 reviews
  • State Years
    Arizona - AZ 13 years
    Illinois - IL 29 years
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State AZ
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 29 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1994
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About David

Learn David’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Car accident
    33%
    When it is serious, a car accident injury will not only result in expensive emergency care and a lengthy hospital stay, it can have tremendous short- and long-term financial and physical impacts. Call today for thoughtful advocacy while you heal.

  2. Personal injury
    30%
    Asbestos & mesothelioma | Bicycle accidents | Boating accidents | Bus accidents | Construction accidents | Lead poisoning | Pedestrian crashes | Work injuries | If you've been hurt, call now for a free consultation. No fees until you win.

  3. Medical malpractice
    7%
    Many people have heard of medical malpractice, and usually associate it with very extreme errors in medical treatment—for example, performing an invasive surgical operation on the wrong patient.

  4. Workers compensation
    7%
    Accidents and injuries happen everywhere, even on the job. This is especially true in certain manual labor positions, such as working in construction, jobs that require the use of heavy machinery, inventory stocking, or and more.

  5. Nursing home abuse and neglect
    5%
    While most people take steps to ensure that whatever care facility they choose meets not only their particular needs, but basic standards of care and service, the sad truth is that much abuse and neglect occurs in many nursing homes, call now.

  6. Wrongful death
    5%
    Some of the injury cases our law firm handles result in death caused by a negligent party. If a person has died in an accident, it is likely that the family of the deceased is entitled to compensation for their terrible loss.

  7. Slip and fall accident
    4%
    While many times you can simply take care of an injury yourself, at other times, an injury may cause you to incur costly medical bills, force you to take time off from work, or result in other impacts.

  8. Animal and dog bites
    3%
    Every year, thousands of pets find much needed homes in Illinois. However, some of these animals may not be suitable as pets and can pose safety threats to children and local communities, call today.

  9. Motorcycle accident
    3%
    With so many motorcyclists on the road, motorcycle accidents have become a fact of life. In 2011, there were 3,756 crashes involving motorcycles in Illinois.

  10. Trucking accident
    3%
    A large commercial motor vehicle, such as a tractor-trailer manufactured by Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, or Peterbilt, may be 20 times the size of a conventional passenger car when pulling a trailer.

David Abels is a partner at Abels & Annes, P.C. concentrating in personal injury, auto accident, work injury, premises liability and wrongful death cases. He has successfully collected millions of dollars for his clients and has focused on handling personal injury cases for the past 20 plus years.

Dave was born in Chicago and raised in Evanston, Illinois. He Graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1987. In 1991, he received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1994, he received his juris doctor from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois.

After graduating from law school, Dave joined The Henry County State's Attorney's Office, in Cambridge, Illinois. There he prosecuted traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases. He tried numerous bench trials and over 20 jury trials while working at the State's Attorney's Office.

After leaving the State's Attorney's Office, Dave returned to Chicago and worked at a criminal defense firm. There he mainly worked on defending felony cases in Cook County, Illinois.

In 1997 he joined a personal injury law firm in the Loop area. At that time Dave became a fierce advocate for accident and injury victims and he has been fighting insurance companies ever since.

In 2008, David joined up with Gary Annes to form the law firm of Abels & Annes, P.C. The firm has had a great run so far with a long list of six and seven figure settlements.

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Abels & Annes, P.C.
100 N LaSalle St #1710
Chicago, IL, 60602

Reviews

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Posted by Orlandus | February 21, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
You have to call Dave!
Dave and his law firm helped me out with my car crash case. He was easy to reach on the phone and email, always kept me updated and well-informed, and a much better settlement than I expected in the end.
Posted by Rodney | December 14, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Solid work on my bus accident case!
Dave and his legal team did a really good job on my personal injury claim against a bus company. They fought hard for me and got a good result in the end.
Posted by Jeremy | December 7, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I loved working with Dave!
He handled my auto case, did everything for me, I didn't have to do anything. He made it so easy, took all the pressure off of me. Perfect experience.
Posted by Courtney | February 15, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
I had a very good experience!
His law firm worked on a trucking crash case for me that happened in Will County. Really nice people to work with and I was very happy with the outcome of my case. They were easy to reach on the phone, I would definitely recommend them.
Posted by Valvella | December 9, 2015
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Very Responsive Lawyers!
Dave's office handled a case where I had injured my wrist. I had to have surgery. The one thing that really stood out to me was how easy they were to reach on the phone or by email. Great settlement, very happy with the results. I would highly recommend their services to anyone injured in an accident, and I actually referred my son to the law firm after he was recently injured on the job.
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Posted by Donald | November 4, 2015
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Great law firm!
Abels & Annes handled my work injury claim. They were very thorough, and tenacious when it came to negotiating a settlement. And my phone calls and emails were always promptly returned. I would highly recommend them.
Posted by Norma | July 2, 2015
Fabulous results on my auto accident case!
Fabulous results on my auto accident case! I sustained knee, shoulder and back injuries after a driver rear-ended my vehicle. The insurance company made a low-ball offer so my lawyers took them to court. Eventually I received a settlement just under $70,000. I was extremely happy with the results. Also, great communication, easy to reach on the phone and by email, always a return phone call (which is uncommon with attorneys). Again, I highly recommend them.
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Posted by Casha | May 28, 2015
He did a great job on my injury case!
I was referred to Abels & Annes by a family member who highly recommended the firm. I was injured after a CTA bus failed to yield while coming out of a stop sign. I had a fantastic experience with Dave Abels. Easy to reach on the phone and by email, solid advice on various issues, and a very good result at the end of the case.
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Posted by Jeff | August 20, 2013
VIP experience
Dave and his entire staff are simply amazing. Whenever I call I get the feeling that I am there number one client, even though I'm sure they have a lot of people calling a day. I have been so happy with all the results from working with Dave that I have nothing to worry about. If I ever have any questions I know that they are just a phone call away. Thank you Dave and your entire staff for making my experience of all the unknown so easy.
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Posted by Lou | December 16, 2009
Great lawyer!
Mr. Abels did a very good job on my case. He always kept me well informed of the status of my case, and unlike other lawyers I have had in the past, he promptly returned all of my phone calls. I would highly recommend this lawyer if you have been hurt in an accident.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 20%-33%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Abels & Annes, P.C.
  • 2008 - Present
  • Partner
  • David Abels & Associates, P.C.
  • 2005 - 2008
  • Partner
  • Foreman & Abels, P.C.
  • 2004 - 2005
  • Associate
  • Jerome Foreman & Associates, P.C.
  • 1997 - 2004
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Education

  • The John Marchall Law School
  • Law
  • 1994
  • University of Wisconsin
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • 1991

Legal Cases

  • Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
  • $3,000,000
  • DUI Accident Case
  • $585,000
  • Sex Abuse Lawsuit
  • $2,500,000
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Associations

  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Public Justice
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Polish

Honors and Awards

  • TOP 100: ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS
  • SuperLawyers/ThompsonReuters
  • 2020
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers/ThompsonReuters
  • 2020
  • TOP 100: ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS
  • SuperLawyers/ThompsonReuters
  • 2019
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers/ThompsonReuters
  • 2019
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers/ThomsonReuters
  • 2018
  • TOP 100: ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS
  • SuperLawyers/ThompsonReuters
  • 2018
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • TOP 100: ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Premier 100 Civil
  • National Academy of Jurisprudence
  • 2016
  • Lifetime Membership
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2016
  • Lifetime Membership
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2016
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • TOP 100: ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2014
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Attorney endorsements

Received (24)
Given (20)
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Personal injury Attorney | Jun 03
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. David is dedicated to each and every one of his clients and works hard to make sure his clients receive the relief they deserve."
Car accident Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Oct 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave Abels is one of the fo the most a experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorneys here in the Phoenix AZ."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've had the pleasure of knowing David for over 20 years and can personally attest to his legal abilities and his desire to take care of his clients."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Abels is the top-resource for personal injury law in Illinois. He is a skilled litigator and negotiator who puts his clients first. He has my full endorsement."
Personal injury Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Well respected and highly skilled personal injury attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dave Abels is a dedicated personal injury attorney who works hard for his clients!"
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"One of Chicago's best personal injury lawyers. I highly endorse Mr. Abels for any of your injury law needs."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. When David Abels takes your not only have effective aggressive representation, you have someone who cares about you and not just your case."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. If you are in the Chicago area and are in need of a personal injury attorney for any type of claim including auto accidents, you can't go wrong with David Abels. He is a tough fighter and will go to bat for you 100%!"
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"When navigating the complexities of personal injury in Chicago, Dave Abels is the advocate you want to handle your case. Dave is dedicated and has a proven record of representing the injured in Illinois. I highly recommend Dave Abels."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dave is an excellant attorney who is dedicated to ensuring his clients get the results they deserve. Dave's years of experience and success make him one of the top personal injury lawyers in Chicago. I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Jul 02
Relationship: Friend
"I'm glad to know Dave through a few sources, and I think he is an excellent attorney who provides a lot of good (and free) information to people, even if they have never called him. If you visit his website, you will be able to see just how much he contributes to his local community. He'd be an excellent attorney to call if you need legal help after being hurt in an auto accident in Chicago."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dave Abels is quite possibly the finest attorney I have had the pleasure of working with. If I come across any Florida residents who had an accident in Illinois, Dave is the name that comes to mind as he puts his clients first. In this day and age, most personal injury practices are little more than mills. In other words, most practices operate on volume rather than quality. Dave is a top flight personal injury attorney and an even better person. He provides personal attention to his client and I without hesitation endorse him."
Personal injury Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David Abels is an “hands-on” personal injury lawyer. He is experienced, skilled and knowledgeable about car accidents and personal injury law in Illinois. He also takes the time to get to know his clients and sees them as a person, not just a file. David has a genuine desire to make sure his clients are happy with the end result as well as how their case was handled. I would definitely recommend and endorse David Abels for anyone needing a personal injury lawyer in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois."
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Abels is a very professional and knowledgeable attorney. It is always a pleasure to work with him and his staff on any personal injury matter."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 13
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
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