Side impact accidents, also known as T-bone collisions, often lead to severe injuries, even at lower speeds. If you or a loved one has been involved in aside impact motor vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another driver, it is important to seek the help of a Bolingbrook side impact accident lawyer from the law firm of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. Our skilled attorneys can provide the legal representation you will need to get the compensation you deserve.
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What Determines What Bolingbrook, IL Car Accidents Cases Are Worth?
A Bolingbrook car accident lawyer will assess the value of your case based on a number of factors. These include the extent of your injuries, the cost of medical treatments and lost wages, the amount of property damage involved, and the impact on your quality of life. The role of the negligent driver in the car accident claims, will also factor into the calculation.
What Is a Side-Impact Car Accident?
A side-impact car accident, often referred to as a “T-bone” auto accident, occurs when the front end of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle, forming a “T” shape. These accidents are most common at intersections.
Common Causes of Side Impact Car Accidents
There are several common causes of side impact car crashes, including:
Running red lights or stop signs: When drivers fail to obey traffic signals
Distracted driving: Drivers who are texting, talking on the phone, or engaging in other distractions
Reckless driving: Speeding, aggressive lane changes, or road rage
Drunk or impaired driving: Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Poorly designed intersections or roads: The layout of an intersection or road
Common Car Accident Injuries Resulting from Side Impact Accidents
Car accident victims can suffer a variety of serious injuries, including:
What to Do After a Side Impact Car Crash in Bolingbrook
How Long Will It Take to Reach a Settlement?
The timeline for reaching a settlement can vary greatly in car accident cases. Factors impacting how long your case will take to settle include the complexity of the case, the severity of injuries, the extent of the other driver’s negligence, and the negotiation process with the insurance company.
How Can My Attorney Speed Up the Process?
Our Bolingbrook car accident attorneys expedite the process by gathering necessary evidence promptly, filing paperwork within deadlines, keeping constant communication with car insurance companies, and leveraging their negotiation skills to reach a fair settlement in a timely manner.
How Bolingbrook Car Accident Lawyers Can Help
A car accident lawyer can help you after a Bolingbrook, IL car accident by:
Investigating the accident to determine the cause and liability
Gathering evidence, such as police reports, witness statements, and medical records
Calculating damages, including: medical bills and expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering
Negotiating with the insurance company to pursue compensation
Representing you in court if necessary
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers Today
During a free consultation with The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, our experienced attorneys will review your car crash case, address any questions you may have, and discuss your potential legal options.
Please note that our attorneys operate on a contingency basis which means you don’t pay unless we win your case. This aligns our objectives with yours – to secure the maximum compensation possible.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a side impact car accident, it is important to seek the help of a Bolingbrook side impact accident 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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