Here are some of the types of accident and personal injury cases that we excel in and can help you with.
- Car accidents – Car accidents are almost an inevitable part of life in the day and age that we live. Thousands of people are injured or killed on the roads of Illinois every single year. If you happen to be injured or lost a loved one and the auto accident was another driver’s fault, there are chances the other party was driving drunk, speeding, or driving recklessly, and so on.
- In such a situation you most certainly file a personal injury lawsuit or a property damage lawsuit in order to recover both economic and non-economic damages that you may have incurred as a result of the auto accident.
- Dog bites – Dogs are man’s best friends, but we need to remember that they are descendants of wolves and some breeds still have an aggressive instinct within them; some dogs are raised improperly as well by their human masters which is why they do not act right. If someone else’s dog attacked or bit you it could mean that you need medical treatment which could cost you. It can also involve non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, humiliation, and trauma.
- Was the dog that bit you not on a leash? Was the owner of the dog negligent in allowing the incident to happen? Call one of our legal pros today and make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
- Truck accidents – Commercial truck accidents can be a lot more severe than a normal car accident considering the size and sheer weight of some of the huge rigs that operate on Illinois public roads. In addition, truck accidents are subject to both state and federal laws. Get on our site today so you hire one of our legal counselors and they will make sure that all the liable parties – be it the truck driver, the truck operator, or the truck manufacturer are held liable for the damages and that you receive the compensation that you deserve.
- Our website has a list of sparkling attorneys, you call one of them up or more than one of them up to see which one you prefer, according to your proclivity!
- Bicycle accidents – Bicycles are a green and healthy mode of commute and the world should be thankful for everyone who uses a bicycle to get around. However, if you were hit by a negligent motor vehicle operator while you were riding your bicycle then we can help you sue the negligent driver.
We are also well versed with motorcycle accidents, incidents of nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, birth injury cases, and this list goes on and on. Use our interactive map on our site to find an Illinois accident lawyer that will work for you. Any questions? Use the contact form to contact us and we will call you up and offer you guidance in this area and help you secure the legal talent you need.
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How do attorneys in Illinois help accident victims recover financial losses from related injury?
Accidents are undesirable events that catch most people off guard, especially when they cause harm, injury, property damage and wrongful death casualty. Other people may be the cause of an accident resulting in minor to devastating injury and property loss. An accident victim may not share any fault in the negative occurrence and the law provides for compensation, or indemnity in those cases. Accidental injuries occur at work, on someone’s property, in the hospital, on vacation, during recreational outings, or in a motor vehicle, just to name a few common locations. Experienced accident lawyers in Illinois can effectively address the variety of accident claims toward a court award, or an insurance settlement that will compensate a victim for their losses.
Accidents were ranked third in the leading causes of death in Illinois in 2018.
Accidents were the third leading cause of death in Illinois in 2018, accounting for a total of 6,013 deaths out of the total 110,012 toll that includes all state deaths. Accidents were the number one cause of death for Illinois individuals aged 1 through 44 years of age during the same time period. All types of accidents, including auto and motorcycle, personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice, and worker’s on-the-job injuries cause legal action in pursuit of economic, and non-economic damages in Illinois. An experienced attorney can advise on certain cases where punitive damages may be awarded.
Motor vehicle.
Illinois is a “fault,” state with regard to auto accidents, and requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of property damage and liability auto insurance. Accident victims have the right to pursue a personal injury, or property damage claim against an at-fault driver. This is referred to as filing a “third-party” claim. The State of Illinois follows the modified comparative negligence rule, where an individual recovers damages if they are 50% or less at fault for an accident. However, if they were more than 50% at fault, damages will not be recoverable from the other driver.
Negligent acts that include speeding, distracted driving, or drunk driving may have a criminal component that will have to be addressed first, but may strengthen the proceedings for the civil action. A lawyer’s involvement may speed this process along, and compensation will vary depending on insurance coverages and degrees of fault assigned to each driver. There is a two year time period to file a suit after an motor vehicle accident in Illinois, referred to as the statute of limitations, although there are some exceptions to this timeline. An attorney can outline those variations based on the particulars of a case.
Personal injury.
In personal injury cases, negligence will need to be proven if a victim is trying to recover damages from another person, or entity they believe acted, or failed to act, resulting in their injury. The recovery of damages rests on proof that the other individual, or entity was the cause of the injury and owed a duty of care to the victim.
Premises liability.
Premises liability claims address injuries that occurred on another’s premises and may be covered under homeowners’ insurance. If the injury is a result of poor conditions on the property, improper maintenance, or upkeep of the property, including negative interactions with occupants and animals on the premises, the property owner’s responsibility to provide a duty of care to the injured person will need to be proven, along with the reason they visited the premises. An invitee is owed a duty of care, but a trespasser may not be owed that same duty.
Medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice occurs when an individual is injured while under the care of a health care provider. The initial statute of limitations is two years to file a suit, but there are exceptions and legal counsel can advise regarding individual cases. There is no cap on compensatory damages for medical malpractice, which include economic and non-economic impacts, while punitive damages are not allowed for this type of legal claim.
Workers’ compensation.
Workplace injuries can result in serious economic hardship for the worker and their family because of a loss of income, unexpected medical bills, physical pain, and/or resultant disabilities. Worker’s compensation is in place to support injured workers and a skilled attorney may be of assistance in filing a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Injuries may be caused by an accident that results in physical injury, a medical condition that develops over time caused by repetitious use of a body part, or a condition associated with the workplace environment itself.
Wrongful death.
A wrongful death legal action is a particular type of lawsuit that is brought by loved ones of someone who dies because of the negligent, reckless, or deliberate act of someone. Damages in these lawsuits can include:
- Medical bills and burial expenses
- Compensation for lost wages
- Compensation for the pain and suffering
- Punitive damages that are intended to punish the person who caused the death.
What can a victim recover from other accident injuries?
Compensatory damages include an award of money to compensate:
- Economic damages including present and future loss of earnings, medical bills, future medical care, household expenses and
- Non-economic damages including pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium or companionship.
Punitive damages.
Punitive damages may be awarded against negligent acts that leave an accident victim with bodily injury, or physical damage to property due to negligence or products liability tort actions. Victims must prove by convincing evidence, that oppressive, fraudulent, malicious, or outrageous conduct by the other party resulted in the claim for harm filed in Illinois Court.
Legal action after an accident.
Illinois accident victims can reduce stress and worry by hiring an experienced Illinois accident attorney, who can objectively speak on their behalf in a courtroom, or against an insurance company’s legal team and track agency and court filing timelines toward a swift and fair monetary settlement.
