13+ Years
Legal Experience
About Eryk J. Wachnik
Eryk J. Wachnik is the founder of Wachnik Law LLC and has been practicing law for more than 10 years. His legal expertise is focused on traffic and DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases.
Before establishing Wachnik Law LLC, Eryk was an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. In this role, he prosecuted numerous felony narcotics and gun cases, as well as DUI and traffic offenses, alongside a wide range of misdemeanor matters. Eryk has extensive trial experience, having tried hundreds of cases in Chicago and suburban Cook County, as well as in the collar counties.
Eryk also brings years of experience in managing high-stakes personal injury disputes. He has conducted and defended hundreds of depositions, and effectively handled arbitrations and motions in complex personal injury cases.
A Chicago native, Eryk attended Maine South High School and pursued higher education at Loyola University Chicago, where he earned both his B.A./B.S. and his J.D. from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Illinois Car Accident Laws
Understanding Illinois's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$20K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Eryk J. Wachnik's areas of legal practice?
Eryk J. Wachnik specializes in traffic and DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury law.
Where did Eryk J. Wachnik gain his legal experience?
Eryk gained experience as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
What educational background does Eryk J. Wachnik have?
Eryk earned his B.A./B.S. and J.D. from Loyola University Chicago.
What kind of cases has Eryk J. Wachnik handled?
He has prosecuted felony narcotics, gun cases, DUI, traffic offenses, and managed personal injury disputes.
Where is Wachnik Law LLC located?
Wachnik Law LLC is located in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Eryk J. Wachnik for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Eryk for a free case review
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