A Mount Prospect car accident lawyer could help you go after the at-fault driver for compensation if you got hurt in a collision in Mount Prospect, Illinois, or the surrounding area. When we handle your personal injury claim, you get to devote your time and energy to getting better.
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Can You Afford a Lawyer for Your Mount Prospect Car Accident Injury Case?
The real question is whether you can afford not to work with an attorney on your Mount Prospect car accident injury claim. There are no upfront legal fees on these cases, and we can help you avoid problems that could reduce the amount of compensation you can pursue.
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC, we handle car accident injury claims on a contingency-fee basis. With this type of fee arrangement, we wait until the end of the case to get paid. Our payment will come out of the settlement proceeds or judgment.
You do not have to be rich to get our help on your personal injury case. If we take your case, we will not get paid until you win.
How Much Money Can You Recover for Your Mount Prospect Collision Injury Claim?
There is no flat amount of compensation you can pursue for your car accident injury claim because every case is different. The amount of money you can go after will depend on the facts of your situation.
Car accidents can involve economic losses, like medical bills and lost wages. These claims can also include non-economic losses, like disfigurement and pain and suffering. The amount of your losses is a factor in how much compensation you might be able to recover.
Here are some kinds of money damages we have won for our clients in car accident cases:
Lost income. After getting hurt in a collision, you might need to take some time away from work to get medical treatment and recuperate from your injuries. If you missed paychecks because of the accident, that financial loss can be a part of your injury claim.
Future loss of earnings. If you have ongoing problems like weakness, loss of function, or chronic pain because of your injuries, this impairment could reduce the amount of money you can earn. You might have to reduce your working hours or take a lower-paying job than before.
Medical expenses. Typically, the reasonable cost of the medical care you needed for your injuries is compensable. These expenses can include things like the ambulance, emergency room, hospital, doctors, surgery, physical therapy, and prescription drugs.
Future medical treatment costs. Your doctor might anticipate that you will need future healthcare services because of your injuries. Future operations and continuing physical or occupational therapy are two examples.
Long-term care. People who suffer catastrophic harm, like head trauma or spinal cord damage, might be left unable to live independently after the accident. If your injuries placed you in this situation, we can include the cost of long-term care in your claim.
Pain and suffering. This category addresses the physical discomfort and emotional distress of the accident and your injuries.
Other non-economic losses. Extensive scars from your injuries could cause disfigurement. Long-term impairment, like the loss of mobility, can lead to loss of enjoyment of life. Many people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after collisions. These non-economic losses can get included in a car accident injury claim.
If your loved one passed away from injuries received in a car accident, we might be able to pursue additional compensation for the legal beneficiaries in a wrongful death claim.
Do You Have to Work with an Attorney on Your Injury Claim?
No, you do not have to work with a personal injury lawyer on your car accident case. You can handle your injury claim on your own. There are, however, quite a few good reasons to hire an attorney to work on your case.
A car accident lawyer in Mount Prospect can investigate the accident and work directly with the at-fault party’s liability insurance company to settle your injury claim. We can file a lawsuit when appropriate if the case does not settle. Also, we can help you avoid pitfalls that could destroy your right to compensation.
What Happens if You Miss the Statute of Limitations for Your Injury Claim?
One of the most extreme pitfalls is missing the statute of limitations for your case. Illinois only gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (735 ILCS 5/13-202) or a wrongful death lawsuit (740 ILCS 180/2). These deadlines are “statutes of limitations.”
If you miss the deadline, you can forever lose the right to hold the negligent party accountable for the harm you or your loved one suffered. Negotiating with a claims adjuster or the insurance company does not extend the deadline. When you work with a Mount Prospect car accident lawyer, you can avoid making procedural errors that could cost you everything.
Who Can You Sue Following a Mount Prospect Car Accident?
Whoever committed the careless act that caused the accident can be liable for your losses. When we take on a personal injury case, we investigate the situation to ascertain all of the potential defendants. Sometimes, there are multiple possible defendants whose actions combined to cause the collision.
For each defendant, we will have to prove liability. We accomplish that goal by establishing that the party was negligent, that the careless actions caused the accident, and that you had losses as a result.
How to Get Started with a Mount Prospect Car Accident Lawyer
Our Mount Prospect car accident lawyers are happy to offer a free initial consultation. There is no obligation.
If you want responsive legal services from professionals who treat you with respect and dignity, you have found the right place. Find out why our clients rave about us.
You can call The Kryder Law Group, LLC today to get started.
$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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