Personal Injury Attorneys in Decatur, IL
Restoring Your Quality of Life
The road to recovery after a serious personal injury includes restoring your physical and emotional health – but it’s about much more than this. You also need to ensure that your long-term financial stability is in order. And that’s exactly why you need and deserve to work with a proven Decatur personal injury lawyer at The Tapella & Eberspacher Law Firm.
Our team takes on all types of injury claims in Decatur and across Illinois, including:
- Motor vehicle accidents, such as car, truck, motorcycle, boat, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents
- Injuries caused by defective products, dangerous drugs, and defective medical devices
- Workers' comp claims for work-related injuries and occupational illnesses
- Medical malpractice and all forms of healthcare professional negligence
- Nursing home abuse and negligence
Find out how we can help with your case by calling (217) 394-5885. Your consultation is free!
SSRI Side Effect Help
One of our primary practice areas in the Decatur area relates to dangerous side effects caused by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. These anti-depressants work by boosting serotonin levels in the brain.
Examples of commonly prescribed SSRIs include:
- Zoloft (sertraline)
- Prozac (fluoxetine)
- Paxil (paroxetine)
- Lexapro (escitalopram)
- Wellbutrin (bupropion)
- Celexa (citalopram)
Recent scientific studies show that women who take SSRIs are at a much greater risk to give birth to children with serious congenital heart defects, and other serious side effects.
If you or a loved one were prescribed SSRIs, and then gave birth to a child with congenital heart defects, or suffered directly from the side effects of SSRIs, we are standing by to offer our counsel.
Your Top Decatur Personal Injury Firm
When you work with The Tapella & Eberspacher Law Firm, our Decatur personal injury attorney team will skillfully negotiate your best possible settlement, or if necessary, tenaciously fight for your rights in court. Our goal isn’t merely to “win your case” – it’s to ensure that your current and future financial needs are appropriately met so that you can do what matters most at this critical time: focus on making a recovery and restoring your quality of life as safely and thoroughly as possible.
Other Firms Refer Their Complex Cases to Our Team
Why do other law firms regularly refer their complex litigation to our firm? Because we have the in-depth knowledge, proven experience, comprehensive resources, and relentless attention to detail that it takes to pursue real results. We support our clients every step of the way and ensure that they’re always 100% prepared for what lies ahead.
Learn how we’ll fight for your rights, protect you from pitfalls, shield you from intimidation, and help you get your life back in order – call (217) 394-5885 or contact us online today!

A History of success
millions recovered for our clients
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Car Accident $16,550,000 Settlement
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Wrongful Death $5,900,000 Verdict
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Hospital Negligence $5,400,000 Settlement
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Medical Malpractice $4,000,000 Settlement
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Tractor Death and Injury $2,400,000 Settlement
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Medical Malpractice $2,100,000 Settlement
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Truck Accident Resulting in Eye Injuries $2,000,000 Settlement
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Product Liability $1,750,000 Settlement
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Negligent Care $1,750,000 Verdict
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Hospital Negligence $1,245,000 Settlement
The Right Attorney can Make a difference
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Unwavering Dedication
We will fight for a just outcome & won’t give up in the face of difficult or unexpected challenges.
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A Record of Proven Results
Over our hundred years of combined legal experience, we have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients.
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Respected in Our Community
When attorneys need an attorney, they call us. Over 200 attorneys routinely refer clients to our capable & qualified team.
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Compassionate Advocacy
We genuinely care about the outcome of your case & commit to standing by your side every step of the way.
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Committed to Our Clients
We pride ourselves in going the extra mile to make all of our clients feel comfortable, well-informed, and secure.
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Clear Communication
Our attorneys are committed to actively listening to our clients and to setting realistic, justifiable expectations.

Client testimonials
OUR CLIENTS COME FIRST-
“When everything was done, Billie took me aside and comforted me. This was not an easy case emotionally but she made sure we were ok. I loved Billie and would use her again. Hopefully, we never have to ...”
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“I could not have asked for a better experience. I was very hesitant to pursue this, but Billie made it all okay. Thank you!”
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“Overall my experience was quite positive. My attorney assured me that my experience and injuries deserved compensation. Most importantly I no longer had to speak with insurance companies. I would reco ...”
- Jennifer B. -
“I appreciated the hard work and dedication to my case. Dawn was great! I really appreciated her and all her hard work.”
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“Highly recommended.”
- Wendy G.