Atty. Eric Hults
Eric Hults joined Abels & Annes, P.C. as an associate attorney in 2017. He specializes in representing victims of injuries arising from auto accidents, pedestrian accidents and premises liability cases.
Auto Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 15+ Years Experience
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About Eric Hults at a Glance
Eric Hults is an Associate Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Abels & Annes, P.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on car accidents, slip & fall, and pedestrian. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law B.A. (—) and University of Michigan (—). Active member of Chicago Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Hults
- Eric Hults joined Abels & Annes, P.C. as an associate attorney in 2017
- He specializes in representing victims of injuries arising from auto accidents, pedestrian accidents and premises liability cases
- Eric is a staunch advocate on behalf of his clients and works tirelessly to make sure every injury victim receives the maximum award possible in their case
- Education Eric was born and raised in the Detroit area and is a graduate of the University of Michigan
- Eric is a huge Wolverines fan and remains active in the Michigan alumni community
- After graduating from college, Eric moved to Chicago to attend law school at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- At Loyola, Eric excelled in legal writing and advocacy
- He also volunteered at the juvenile temporary detention center teaching young people about the court system and their rights
- Eric understands that the legal system can be unfair and confusing for those who are unfamiliar with it
- He believes that people need an advocate with experience when they have to deal with the court system or insurance companies
- He believes this is especially true when someone suffers injuries through no fault of their own
- Past Legal Experience Prior to joining the Abels & Annes, P.C., Eric practiced in a small general practice firm in Chicago where he handled a variety of litigation matters and counselled clients in corporate and administrative law
- He worked closely with clients to advance their interests and protect their rights
- Before starting in private practice, Eric worked as an attorney for the City of Chicago
- Among other roles, he represented the Department of Buildings litigating cases to help protect the health and safety of Chicago communities
- Eric appeared in court every day, advocating on behalf of the City
- Eric believes in putting clients first
- He prides himself on being available to speak with or meet with clients and to do so on their schedules
- When working on a case, Eric does all he can to see his clients through to a successful recovery
- Personal Injury Settlements At Abels & Annes, P.C., Eric has secured numerous favorable settlements for his clients who were injured by other parties. • $63,500 for a passenger in a rear-end on the Kennedy Expressway
- The client suffered a compression fracture in his neck which was treated without surgery. • $105,000 settlement for a client when a negligent driver ran a red light, causing a t-bone collision
- The client suffered a compression fracture in her neck, which left her in a cervical collar for several weeks. • $50,000 policy limit settlement for two clients who were injured when their vehicle was rear-ended at high speed
- The clients both sustained back and neck injuries and were treated without surgery. • $65,000 for a client who suffered a broken rib which developed into lung complications after being rear-ended by commercial truck on the Kennedy Expressway
- The insurance company involved initially argued that the lung complications were unrelated to the collision
- Eric successfully negotiated a settlement that fully compensated the client for his injuries. • $76,000 for a client who was a passenger in collision involving a turning semi-truck
- The client suffered a laceration on her leg, which later became infected and required extensive wound care treatment
- Eric negotiated between two insurance companies to achieve the best possible outcome for the client. • $50,000 policy limit settlement for two bicyclists that involved in a collision while waiting to cross the street
- Both cyclists had medical care for head injuries and soft tissue injuries
- Eric fought for the maximum amount possible under the driver’s insurance policy
- Eric lives in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, with his wife and two young children
- Memberships Eric is a member of the following organizations: • Chicago Bar Association • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association • Illinois State Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Hults's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Hults handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Car Accidents in Chicago
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Chicago
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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Eric Hults
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Hults's practice in the field of car accidents, slip & fall, and pedestrian.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Hults brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, slip & fall, and pedestrian, Eric Hults can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Eric Hults attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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