Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident in Chicago? If so, it’s important to seek legal representation from a knowledgeable and experienced Chicago car accident lawyer. The car accident injury lawyers in our law offices have been helping victims of car accidents for decades and have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.
In this Article
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident in Chicago?
What Are the Most Common Types of Car Accidents?
Car accidents caused by another’s negligence or recklessness can lead to insurance claims and personal injury claims. These often include head-on, hit-and-run, multi-vehicle, rear-end, side-impact, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), and fatal accidents.
What Causes Car Accidents in Chicago?
Car accidents often result from an at-fault driver’s actions, such as distracted driving, impaired driving (drunk driving), or speeding. Reckless maneuvers, adverse weather, vehicle malfunctions, and road hazards also put drivers and passengers at significant risk.
Serious Injuries in Chicago Car Accident Cases
A serious car accident often causes injuries like:
When a motor vehicle accident is caused by someone else’s negligence, an experienced car accident lawyer can help by investigating the auto accident scene and gathering evidence to identify the at-fault driver.
They can negotiate with the auto insurance company and their insurance adjusters on your behalf to get fair compensation for your injuries; they can represent you in court with a car accident lawsuit if a fair settlement cannot be reached. A lawyer will also calculate damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future expenses related to the accident.
Types of Car Accident Cases Our Lawyers Handle
Types of Compensation for a Car Crash Victim in Chicago, IL
Victims in Chicago car accident cases can rely on experienced personal injury lawyers to optimize their car accident settlement to include economic and non-economic damages such as:
Medical expenses, covering both past and future medical treatment
Lost wages from time away from work
Property damage, to restore what was lost
Pain and suffering damages
Wrongful death claims when a loved one suffers a fatal injury
What Makes My Chicago Car Accident Claim Worth More?
A Chicago car accident attorney can determine the actual value of a Chicago car accident claim, considering factors like:
If the negligent driver caused the accident, and you were not at fault
The severity of your injuries, how they impact your life and your ability to work, and how long-lasting and disabling they are
What If I Was Partially to Blame for My Car Accident?
If car accident victims are partially at fault for a Chicago car crash, their compensation will be reduced based on their percentage of fault, according to Illinois’s modified comparative negligence rule. For example, if you’re 20% at fault and awarded $10,000, your payout will be reduced by $2,000 to account for your share of responsibility.
How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Case in Chicago, Illinois?
When car accidents occur in Chicago, Illinois law stipulates the statute of limitations (735 ILCS 5/13-202) is two years from the date of your accident. Contact our auto accident lawyers to avoid missing any deadlines and your chance for financial recovery.
Contact a Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Today
Our personal injury law firm offers a free consultation with an experienced car accident attorney to discuss your personal injury lawsuit, outline your legal options, and answer your questions.
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car wreck in Chicago, call our personal injury attorneys today. We can hold the at-fault party accountable and help you recover compensation.
If you've been seriously injured in a car accident in Chicago, call our car accident lawyers for help today.
$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.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$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.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$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.
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