Following a car accident, you may ask, “Do I need to hire a lawyer for a minor car accident?” While not every minor car accident requires legal representation, if you’ve been injured, consulting with a Chicago car accident attorney at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, can significantly benefit car accident victims in Chicago. We offer free consultations.
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Should I Hire a Chicago Car Accident Attorney for a Minor Car Accident?
People have different opinions about the seriousness of an injury, and minor accidents without visible injuries may seem harmless at first. However, serious complications can surface days or weeks later, so it’s important to seek medical treatment even when you feel fine initially.
To improve your chances of getting fair compensation for your injuries and to cover all bases for financial recovery, speak with a Chicago car accident lawyer even in cases that seem minor.
How Can Chicago Minor Auto Accident Lawyers Help?
Our car accident lawyers act as your advocate from the moment the accident happens. We gather evidence, speak to witnesses, and obtain your police report, crash report, and other important evidence.
Even if you reach out to us weeks after the incident, our experience compiling medical records and negotiating with insurance companies ensures a smooth claims process for car accident cases. If necessary, our legal team can take your case to court.
Our goal is to secure a fair car accident settlement, managing every detail, so our clients can focus on healing.
What If My Car Accident Only Involved Property Damage?
When your minor car accident in Chicago involved only property damage (without injuries and medical expenses), get answers to your questions from Andrew Kryder, Esq., in his video series, “Car Accident Property Damage: How-to Guide.“ It can give you valuable insights on how to handle the aftermath of an auto accident and ensure that your property damage is taken care of.
How Long Do I Have to Decide If I Want to Hire a Lawyer?
By Illinois law, the statute of limitations (735 ILCS 5/) for a motor vehicle accident is two years. This means you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Will Hiring a Chicago Auto Accident Attorney Ensure a Larger Settlement?
While there are no guarantees, an experienced car accident lawyer knows how to negotiate with insurance adjusters and can often secure a higher settlement for your injuries and related expenses than you might on your own.
Compensation for Minor Injuries
Even if your car accident injuries only required a single doctor visit, you may still be eligible to seek compensation. A car accident claim settlement can account for medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost wages, and property damage.
Types of Minor Injuries
Minor injuries from car accidents can still lead to a significant amount of pain and discomfort, affecting your daily life and activities. Some common types of minor car accident injuries include:
Whiplash
Bruises and scrapes
Strains and sprains
Cuts and lacerations
Soft tissue injuries
What If I Am Partially to Blame for the Car Crash?
By Illinois law, modified comparative negligence (735 ILCS 5/2-1116) assesses each party’s liability in an accident. If found over 50% at fault, you’re not eligible to pursue compensation.
What Should I Do If the Other Driver’s Insurance Company Denies My Claim?
If you’ve been injured in a minor car accident and the insurance companies of the other vehicles involved—the at-fault drivers—deny your first insurance claim, you should consult with an experienced car accident lawyer.
What Should I Do If the Other Driver Is Uninsured?
If you’ve been injured in a minor accident and the other person doesn’t have insurance, you may still be able to recover compensation through your own insurance company.
Call The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, Today
If you’ve been hurt in a minor car accident and are unsure if you need legal representation, contact our law office for a free consultation. We can help evaluate your case and advise the best course of action to secure fair compensation for your injuries.
If you’ve been hurt in a minor car accident and are unsure if you need legal representation, contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC.
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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
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$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.
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$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
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$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
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$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
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$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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