At The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers, our Alton personal injury attorneys are dedicated to advocating for injury victims in Alton, IL, Madison County, and across the state. We work relentlessly to secure fair compensation for our clients, ensuring they can focus on recovery and restoring their quality of life.
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Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents in Alton, IL
Among the frequent personal injury cases that the Alton, IL personal injury lawyers at our law firm handle are:
Car Accidents: Typically a car accident involving negligence, causing significant injuries, and damage.
Truck Accidents: Injuries that are often catastrophic and at times fatal.
Motorcycle Accidents: Victims of motorcycle accidents frequently suffer severe injuries due to the lack of protection a motorcycle provides.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Negligent property owners cause dangerous conditions leading to slip and fall accidents resulting in significant injuries.
Medical Malpractice: When healthcare professionals provide substandard medical care that leads to injury or illness.
Nursing Home Abuse: When facilities fail to provide appropriate care for the elderly, leading to neglect and abuse.
Construction Accidents: Construction sites are often dangerous, leading to severe injuries or death.
Wrongful Death: When someone is killed due to negligence from another party else’s negligence.
Workers’ Compensation: When an employee is injured on the job, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrians are vulnerable to severe injuries when struck by motor vehicles.
House Fires: Often caused by negligence, resulting in injuries and property damage.
Boating Accidents: Accidents on the water can result in severe injuries or even death.
Common Types of Injuries in Personal Injury Claims
Common injuries involved in personal injury claims often include broken bones, whiplash, burns, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is also frequently reported among victims of personal injury accidents.
Types of Compensation for a Personal Injury Victim in Alton
An Illinois personal injury attorney can advise victims of personal injury accidents about the various types of compensation they may be awarded when they prove negligence of another person.
This could include payment for past and future medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. In the most severe cases when a victim dies, their family may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, loss of income, and loss of companionship with a specific wrongful death personal injury lawsuit.
What Is My Case Worth?
An Alton personal injury lawyer determines the value of a personal injury case evaluating factors such as the severity of the injury, the amount of medical expenses, loss of income, emotional distress, loss of life’s enjoyment, and potential future medical needs.
How Long Will It Take to Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
The time it takes to settle a personal injury claim depends on the complexity of the case, the severity of the victim’s injuries, the willingness of the party at fault to settle, and the backlog of the court system.
Contact an Alton Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Each personal injury lawyer at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers is here to provide you with the support and legal representation you need during this challenging time. We will investigate your case, determine liability, and negotiate a settlement with the insurance company to win the maximum compensation you deserve.
Call Us to Schedule a Free Consultation
We offer a free consultation to listen to your story, give advice, suggest a legal strategy, and answer any questions you may have about your case.
Our personal injury attorneys’ services are provided on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.
Contact us now to begin your journey to justice and fair compensation.
Alton Personal Injury Lawyer
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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