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Balke & Williams

7115 S Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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1/5
Google Rating
4.91/5
32 reviews
Accident Reviews Analyzed
25
by our AI, so you don't have to

Our AI read 25 of this firm's written Google reviews (spanning Oct 2017–Jul 2026); 25 were about accident/injury cases and were used to score this firm, out of 32 total Google reviews (many are ratings-only with no written text).

What Clients Say

Clients consistently praise David Williams and Brad Balke for strong communication, keeping them informed throughout the process, and securing favorable settlements after car accidents, uninsured motorist crashes, and workers' comp injuries. One negative review cites total non-responsiveness after being hit by a truck in July 2024.

Client Review Highlights

86
Fights for clients
89
Communication

Scores 0–100 derived from FMAL's analysis of client reviews. 70+ = strong signal. These are algorithmic estimates, not verified statements of fact.

Brad and his team were so helpful through the entire process. They fought for me to get the treatment I deserved and a settlement that made a difference for my Life.

Clients consistently praise David Williams and Brad Balke for strong communication, keeping them informed throughout the process, and securing favorable settlements after car accidents, uninsured motorist crashes, and workers' comp injuries. One negative review cites total non-responsiveness after being hit by a truck in July 2024.

FMAL Score Breakdown

The bars show the raw quality of each signal. The overall score also weighs how much evidence backs it.

Google rating
98
Review sentiment
92
Case results
71
Communication
89
Fights for clients
86

Why 74? Limited data — only 25 accident-case reviews found, so the score stays near a neutral baseline rather than committing to a high or low number yet. The bars reflect the few reviews we analyzed.

Accident Types Handled

Based on what real clients describe in their reviews and the firm's verified results. “Primary” = a core focus by client volume.

Car AccidentPrimary
$25.0M4 client reviews
Truck Accident
1 client review

Track Record

Verified motor-vehicle-accident results published by the firm.

$25.0M
Largest result
2+
Verified results
In practice

Firm Details

Practice Areas: Car Accident, Truck Accident
Languages: English
Free Consultation: Yes
Contingency Fee: Yes — no upfront cost
About:

Balke & Williams is a personal injury law firm in Crystal Lake, IL representing accident victims in car accident, truck accident cases. It holds a 4.91/5 rating across 32 Google reviews.

Offices:
IL — Crystal Lake
7115 S Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
4.9 · 30 reviews
IL — Chicago
542 S Dearborn St #310, Chicago, IL 60605
5 · 2 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Balke & Williams offer free consultations?+

Yes. Balke & Williams offers free initial consultations for accident victims in Crystal Lake, Illinois. You can discuss your case at no cost before deciding to hire them.

Does Balke & Williams work on contingency?+

Yes. Balke & Williams works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and they only collect a fee if they win your case.

What types of cases does Balke & Williams handle?+

Balke & Williams handles car accident, truck accident cases in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Visit their profile for the full list of practice areas and to check if they handle your specific type of accident.

What is Balke & Williams's FMAL Score?+

Balke & Williams has an FMAL Score of 74 out of 100. Our AI reads every accident-case Google review and the firm's documented case results; the score combines review sentiment (42%), client-experience factors like communication and fighting for maximum compensation (36%), and verified case results (22%). No firm can pay to change their score.

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