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A personal injury changes your life instantly. You need excellent legal representation. Parker & Parker is a personal injury and car accident lawyer serving Peoria, IL. With decades of experience, our family-owned law firm is here to serve you.

$35M+ Recovered for clients Hundreds Of trials litigated 4.9 ★ 100+ Google reviews Since 1977 Family-owned in Peoria

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Experience

55+ years of combined experience in personal injury claims.

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Service

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Guiding Legal Matters Since 1977

The personal injury lawyer by your side becomes an invaluable partner. Choose peace of mind. Choose Parker & Parker.

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Your parent was in a nursing home rehabilitating for only a few days, developed an infection, and died. Was it neglect? A construction truck went through a stop sign and hit your husband, causing him terrible injuries, but they’re claiming he was on the phone. How do millions of dollars in medical bills get paid?

You’re worried about picking a lawyer.
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We’re a family business, and we’re here for your family too. We aren’t and don’t try to be the largest law firm. Our goal is to be your firm of choice for the most critical disputes.

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Why Hire Parker & Parker as your Peoria Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer

We Are a Proven Injury and Auto Accident Law Firm

Attorney Drew Parker practiced law since 1976 and earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent rating—the highest possible. He and his son Robert practiced together for 15 years, building the firm that serves Peoria today.

We Fight for Our Clients

When you’re hurt, you need a personal injury lawyer who fights for you. The lawyer on your side is your partner, your advocate and guide. At Parker & Parker, we are trial-ready attorneys. We will personalize a case plan to meet your needs.

We Represent Peoria

Parker & Parker is a personal injury lawyer near you, serving Peoria, IL and the surrounding areas. Peoria is our home. Our law firm is proud to provide legal representation for people who are hurt because of a personal injury. We’re here when you need us.

Our Clients Are Our Top Priority and We Are From Peoria, Illinois

An unexpected injury can leave you wondering where to turn. At Parker & Parker, we are proud to be the personal injury lawyer of choice for Peoria, IL. Throughout your case, we’re listening and answering your questions. We are personal injury lawyers who represent clients with kindness, compassion and the highest practice standards.

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Our fee depends on the result. Every fee agreement is in writing.

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You speak with the attorney handling your matter. No call centers.

You don’t have to worry about finding a lawyer. You have Parker & Parker. Our law firm represents personal injury and car accident victims.

We make it easy to get started. Plus, with contingency fees payable at the time of compensation, everyone can afford our services.

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Contingency Basis Lawyers Near You

As personal injury lawyers, we believe it’s important to offer contingency representation. That means, when you choose Parker & Parker, you don’t have to worry about how to afford a lawyer. You can have legal representation right away, knowing that you pay for our representation only when you win your case.

At your consultation, we’ll explain how our contingency basis personal injury lawyers in Peoria, IL can handle your case. We always put our fee agreements in writing.

Choose Experience. Choose Confidently.

You need financial compensation. If you’re hurt in a car accident, truck crash, sudden fall, animal attack or in another way, you need justice. When you choose our law firm, you receive the backing of our experienced team and our full resources devoted to your case. Our clients are our top priority. We handle cases in Peoria, IL, Peoria County and in the surrounding areas.

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We don’t ask for any money to start your case.

Pay only if you win.

Our fee depends on the results we get for you.

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You work with our attorneys, not a case-processing pipeline.

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Drew Parker, Personal Injury Attorney at Parker & Parker in Peoria, Illinois

Meet Attorney Drew Parker

Drew Parker was raised in Peoria and graduated from Bergan High School. He graduated from Chicago-Kent Law School, where he served on the law review and won the prestigious Bar & Gavel award.

In 1976, he began what would become a distinguished legal career spanning nearly five decades. He worked as an Assistant Public Defender for Cook and Peoria Counties, and as an Assistant State Attorney for Peoria County.

Seeing a need for capable personal injury representation in Peoria, attorney Parker established his private practice. Through the years, he received many awards, including recognition in Leading Illinois Attorneys and The Best Attorneys Network.

After 47 years of practice, Drew retired in 2025—leaving the firm he built in the hands of his son, attorney Robert R. Parker. His legacy of dedicated advocacy for the people of Peoria continues through the next generation.

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Robert R. Parker, Personal Injury and Adoption Attorney at Parker & Parker in Peoria, Illinois

Meet Attorney Robert R. Parker

After working with the Missouri Attorney General and the St. Louis Public Defender’s Office, Robert R. Parker joined his father in private practice, where he built a record in wrongful death and personal injury litigation that the industry has recognized consistently for over a decade.

He has practiced in state and federal court, including the Third and Fourth District Appellate Courts.

Robert has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer (2025, 2026), after nine consecutive years as a Rising Star. Leading Lawyers has recognized him every year since 2015—first as an Emerging Lawyer, where he was ranked #9 among Illinois attorneys under 40, and as a full Leading Lawyer since 2021. He holds the AVVO 10.0 Superb rating and is a Lifetime Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.

He authors Illinois Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) practice guides and lectures for the Peoria County Bar Association, where he has served in committee leadership. He is a Master in the American Inns of Court and involved in the American Bar Association.

Robert Parker is proud to call the local Peoria area home and serve its residents through excellence in legal advocacy.

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PRACTICE AREASPractice Areas of Our Peoria Personal Injury Lawyers

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Car Accident Attorneys

We handle all types of car accident claims, including with the insurance company and in court.

Peoria Motorcycle Accident Attorney

When a motorcycle crash causes serious injury, our lawyers protect your rights.

Nursing Home Injury

We fight for nursing home abuse and neglect victims and their families.

Wrongful Death

Parker & Parker is here to assist you and honor your loved one. We offer capable legal representation with compassion in wrongful death claims.

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What Our Clients Are Saying...

Working with Parker & Parker was a wonderful experience. The process seemed daunting at first, but Rob was able to put our minds at ease during the initial consultation. He made the process simple, smooth, and stress-free.

“A Wonderful Experience”

- Sydney

Rob Parker is one of the best attorneys that I have ever seen. I appreciate all the hard work. I would recommend him to anybody.

“One of the Best”

- Carla

I have started recommending them to all who are going through this process. They explain everything.

“So Full of Knowledge”

- Eileen

I was a client & highly recommend him as a lawyer in Peoria. You can tell he cares a lot for his clients and wants the best outcome possible.

“He Wants the Best Outcome Possible”

- Savannah

They did a great job, very easy to work with, super friendly anytime we had questions. With us all the way through. Glad we had them

“Easy to Work With”

- Don

Why hire a Peoria injury lawyer

Why You Need a Peoria Injury Lawyer Near You

Drew and Robert Parker, Parker & Parker Attorneys at Law, Peoria Illinois

An accident has occurred. You or a family member is injured. You're hurting physically, emotionally, and financially. Here is what an attorney actually does for you:

A guide.

Getting hurt is stressful and devastating. Your lawyer is your guide through the legal process.

Honest legal advice.

Insurance companies want to minimize compensation. Your attorney gives you honest advice.

The path forward.

A lawyer knows the next step to take, and when it's time to move the case forward.

Procedure handled.

Personal injury claims are complex. A lawyer minimizes the burden on you and works efficiently.

Answers, anytime.

Your lawyer answers questions and explains what to expect at each stage of the case.

A custom plan.

Each case needs a custom plan for success. Your representation is tailored to your needs.

“At Parker & Parker, we get to know you. We identify the strengths and weaknesses of your case — then pursue your compensation precisely and persistently.”

When you're hurt, you don't know what you don't know. For decades, clients have relied on our knowledge and experience for personal injury compensation in Peoria, IL.

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From the blog

A working library, not a news feed.

Nearly five hundred articles, organized by what happened — the topics our attorneys have litigated and written about, deepest first.

XL · 168 posts Car Accidents The biggest topic on this site — settlements, insurance carrier tactics, UM/UIM, fault, drunk driving, and what to do after a crash. 12 subtopics · Insurance Carrier Tactics · Settlement, Value & Compensation · UM/UIM & Uninsured Motorist · +9 more Gateway · 97 posts Personal Injury Personal injury at our firm covers everything below — accidents that happened on the road, on someone else's property, or in a hospital. Pick where you were hurt. Index across 13 sub-practices L · 45 posts Nursing Home Injury Abuse, neglect, bedsores, sepsis, falls, medication errors, and the systemic facility failures behind them — plus the resident-rights and arbitration-clause issues families face. 9 subtopics · Abuse & Neglect Types · Common Injuries & Conditions · Medication, Charting & Care Errors · +6 more L · 39 posts Adoption Law Adoption in Illinois — DCFS, private and agency placement, stepparent and contested cases, the parental-rights timeline, and the financial side: tax credits, subsidies, and costs. 5 subtopics · DCFS Adoption & Subsidies · Adoption Types & Placement · Parental Rights & Court Process · +2 more M · 28 posts Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Claims Stacking, phantom-vehicle claims, bad-faith UM/UIM denials, and arbitration — the under-discussed coverage that often becomes the only path to recovery. 28 articles, deeply cross-referenced L · 27 posts Truck Accidents Federal trucking regulations, FMCSR violations, driver fatigue, equipment failures, and the multiple-defendant strategy that distinguishes commercial-vehicle cases from passenger cars. 9 subtopics · Federal Regulations & FMCSR · Driver Issues & Fatigue · Equipment, Maintenance & Brakes · +6 more

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More Practice Areas

Our Peoria, IL personal injury attorneys handle most types of injury claims. Here are some more of our practice areas.

Common questions

Right after an injury

What should I do after a serious injury in Peoria, IL?

The first hours matter. Get medical attention — even if you feel okay, internal injuries and soft tissue damage do not always present symptoms immediately. Ask someone to photograph the scene and get contact information from anyone who saw what happened.

Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer. Keep a written record of how the injury affects your daily routine — what you could do before, what you cannot do now.

Then call a Peoria personal injury lawyer. At Parker & Parker, consultations are free and there is no obligation. We have been doing this since 1977, and the sooner we are involved, the better your evidence is preserved.

How long do you have to file a lawsuit in Peoria, Illinois

For most personal injury and car accident claims in Illinois, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. If a government entity is involved, you may have as little as one year and must file a formal notice within that window.

Claims involving minors or individuals with certain disabilities may have different timelines. The deadline governs when a lawsuit must be filed in court — not when you begin talking to an insurer. Filing with the insurance company does not stop the clock.

We tell every client the same thing: talk to a lawyer early, because deadlines that pass cannot be reopened.

Process & timeline

Can personal injury cases settle out of court in Peoria, Illinois?

Most do. The majority of personal injury cases in Central Illinois resolve through negotiation rather than trial. Settlement happens when the insurer concludes that the cost of defending at trial outweighs the cost of paying the claim — and that conclusion depends on how well the case is documented and how clearly liability is established.

At Parker & Parker, we build every case as if it is going to trial: thorough medical documentation, clear liability narratives, and expert opinions where needed. That preparation is exactly what creates settlement leverage.

Cases can settle during negotiation, at mediation, or even after a lawsuit is filed but before trial. We never pressure a client to accept less than what their case supports.

How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Peoria?

At Parker & Parker, there is no upfront cost — not for the consultation, not for opening your case, and not for the work we do along the way. We work on a contingency fee, which means our fee comes from the recovery we obtain for you. If we do not recover anything, you owe us nothing.

We also advance all case costs — medical records, expert fees, filing costs — so you are never out of pocket while your case is being built. This is how personal injury representation is supposed to work: the lawyer carries the financial risk, not the client.

How much is my personal injury case worth?

There is no formula. Case value depends on the severity and permanence of your injuries, the cost of past and future medical care, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and how your daily life has changed.

Two people with the same diagnosis can have very different case values depending on how the injury affects their ability to work, care for their families, and do the things they used to do.

What we can tell you is that the strength of your documentation — consistent medical treatment, clear records, and an honest account of how you have been affected — is what drives real value. We evaluate every case the same way: concrete losses tied to credible evidence, not guesswork.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident in Illinois?

You can still recover. Illinois follows modified comparative negligence under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, which means your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault — but you are not barred from recovery unless you are more than 50 percent responsible.

Insurance adjusters routinely try to shift blame onto injured people because every percentage point of fault they can assign reduces what they pay. Our job is to push back on those allegations with evidence: accident reconstruction, witness statements, and a clear narrative showing that the other party had the first and best opportunity to prevent the harm.

Why do I need a local Peoria personal injury lawyer?

Cases are handled differently in Peoria than they are in Chicago, Springfield, or Bloomington. Judges have preferences. Adjusters have patterns. Courthouses have procedures that are not written down anywhere.

Parker & Parker has been practicing personal injury law in this community since 1977 — two generations in the same building at 300 NE Perry Avenue. We know the local insurance adjusters, we know the judges, and we know what juries in Peoria County respond to. That local knowledge affects everything from how we write a demand letter to how we prepare for trial.

Money & compensation

How can a personal injury lawyer help me after an accident?

A personal injury lawyer takes the legal burden off your shoulders while you focus on getting better. That means handling every conversation with the insurance company so you do not accidentally say something that hurts your claim.

It means building your medical narrative — connecting your treatment records, diagnostic imaging, and provider opinions into a story that demonstrates causation and damages. It means negotiating to reduce medical liens so you keep more of your recovery.

And if the insurer will not offer what the case is worth, it means being prepared to take them to court. At Parker & Parker, we do all of this under a contingency fee, so you never carry the financial risk.

Should I talk to the insurance company before hiring a lawyer?

Be careful. The adjuster who calls you after an accident is not working for you — they work for the insurance company, and their job is to resolve the claim for as little as possible. Recorded statements lock in phrasing that can minimize your symptoms or shift fault.

Early settlement offers almost always undervalue a claim because they are made before anyone knows the full extent of your injuries or future treatment needs. You are not required to give a recorded statement, and you are not required to accept the first offer.

Talk to a lawyer first. At Parker & Parker, the consultation costs nothing and gives you a clear picture of what your claim is actually worth before you make any decisions.

How long does a personal injury case take in Peoria?

It depends on the case. Some claims with clear liability and completed treatment resolve in a few months. Others — particularly those involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or ongoing medical care — may take a year or longer.

Litigation adds time, but it also adds leverage when the insurer refuses to negotiate fairly. We never rush a case to settlement at the expense of fair compensation, and we never let a case drag on without purpose.

Every client is kept informed throughout the process, and every decision about timing is made with one question in mind: what approach produces the best result for you.

Fault & liability

What kinds of compensation can I recover after an injury in Illinois?

Illinois law divides personal injury damages into two categories. Economic damages cover measurable losses: medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, household services you can no longer perform, and future medical care that is reasonably certain to be needed.

Non-economic damages cover the human cost: physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and loss of normal daily function. In rare cases involving willful or outrageous conduct, punitive damages may also be available.

Illinois does not impose caps on compensatory damages in most personal injury cases, which means your recovery is tied to the actual extent of your losses — not an arbitrary ceiling.

Who can be held responsible for my injuries in Peoria?

It depends on the facts. Liability can extend well beyond the person who directly caused the accident. In a car wreck, the at-fault driver is the obvious defendant — but an employer may also be liable if the driver was on the job, or the vehicle owner may be liable under agency or entrustment principles.

In trucking cases, the carrier, broker, and maintenance company may all bear responsibility. Property owners can be liable for hazardous conditions. Nursing homes for neglect. Product manufacturers for defective equipment.

Illinois allows claims against multiple responsible parties, and identifying every viable defendant early in the case is one of the most important things a lawyer does — because each one represents a potential source of recovery.

What should I expect after filing a personal injury claim?

After you hire us, the process follows a structured path. First, we investigate — gathering records, preserving evidence, and building the liability narrative. While you focus on treatment, we monitor your medical progress and document how the injury affects your daily life.

Once treatment reaches a point of maximum improvement or stability, we calculate your full damages — past and future, economic and non-economic — and present a demand to the insurer. If the insurer responds fairly, we negotiate to resolution. If they do not, we file suit and prepare for trial.

Throughout the process, you hear from us — not the other way around. We keep you informed at every step because this is your case, your life, and your decision.

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