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If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in an automobile crash due to a negligent driver, a skilled Des Plaines car accident lawyer from our personal injury law firm can guide you through the legal process. Call for a free case evaluation.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident in Des Plaines?

What Are the Most Common Types of Car Accidents?

Common types of car accidents that lead to motor vehicle accident cases include head-on collisions, hit-and-runs, multi-vehicle crashes, rear-end collisions, side-impact crashes, ridesharing incidents, and fatal accidents.

Types of Car Accident Cases Our Lawyers Handle in Des Plaines

What Causes Car Accidents in Des Plaines?

Car accidents caused by driver negligence include distracted driving (like texting and cellphone use), impaired or drunk driving, or speeding. Reckless actions (such as aggressive lane changes or running red lights) are also major factors that lead to a personal injury case. Adverse weather and vehicle defects can increase the risk of an accident.

What Should Accident Victims Do After a Des Plaines Car Accident?

Here’s what to do after a car crash:

  • Seek medical treatment and save the medical records.
  • Report the accident to local law enforcement and request a police report.
  • Exchange information and gather witness statements.
  • Inform your insurance company.
  • Contact our personal injury law firm to discuss a personal injury claim.

Serious Car Accident Injuries in Des Plaines, IL

Injury victims of motor vehicle accidents accidents often suffer severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, fractures and broken bones, internal organ damage, whiplash, and other soft tissue injuries.

How Can a Des Plaines Injury Attorney Help?

When motor vehicle accidents are caused by someone else’s negligence, auto accident attorneys can help by:

  • Launching a thorough investigation of the auto accident to gather evidence to identify the responsible party
  • Calculating damages to file insurance claims for just compensation
  • Negotiating with multiple parties’ insurance companies to pursue compensation
  • Handling the wrongful death lawsuit for surviving family members (in the case of a fatality)
  • Representing you in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached

Types of Financial Compensation for a Car Crash Victim in Des Plaines

If you’ve been injured in a Des Plaines car accident, an experienced attorney can help you secure compensation for medical expenses, ongoing medical bills, pain and suffering, and wrongful death claims if a loved one’s injuries were fatal.

What Makes My Des Plaines Car Accident Claim Worth More?

A Des Plaines car accident attorney from our experienced team can calculate how much compensation you may receive, considering the severity of your injuries, your emotional distress, the amount of your lost income, and the insurance coverage available.

What If I Was Partially to Blame for My Car Accident?

If injured victims are partially at fault for a Des Plaines car crash, the full compensation will be reduced based on the 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 Des Plaines, Illinois?

Accident victims have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim, according to Illinois law (735 ILCS 5/).

Contact an Auto Accident Lawyer Today

Did you suffer serious injuries in a car accident in Cook County or across Illinois? The experienced personal injury attorneys on our legal team can provide legal support, manage settlement negotiations, ensure the liable party is held accountable, and obtain compensation to let you focus on your recovery.

We Offer a Free Consultation

Contact our Des Plaines car accident lawyers today to discuss your case.

Des Plaines Car Accident Lawyer
Get help from a Des Plaines, IL car accident lawyer when you've been hurt in a crash with a negligent driver.
$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.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a laborer that was injured due to carbon monoxide exposure.
$1.3 Million
Recovery for a union truck driver who was rear-ended while transporting concrete.
$1.25 Million
Recovered for a veteran who sustained severe leg and arm injuries in a motorcycle collision.  (Policy Limits)
$1 Million
Recovery in just 90 days for the family of a Good Samaritan who was tragically killed on an expressway while helping a stranded motorist.
$1 Million
Recovery for a child burned in a house fire.
$875,000
Recovery for a 38-year-old man who suffered neck and back injuries requiring lumbar and cervical disc replacement surgeries after a rear-end motor vehicle accident.
$800,000
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.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$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.
$150,000
Recovered for a 35 year-old driver who suffered multiple disc herniations after being rear-ended by a semi-truck at a Cook County stoplight.
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    Settlements & Verdicts

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    $7.5 Million Recovered for a Construction Worker Injured on Site
    $3M
    $3 Million Recovered for the Family of a Person Struck by a Garbage Truck
    $2.2M
    $2.2 Million Recovered for a Salesperson Injured in an Automobile Collision
    $2M
    $2 Million Recovered for a Person Struck by a Speeding Vehicle While Waiting for the CTA Bus
    $1.4M
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    $1 Million Recovery in just 90 Days for the Family of a Man Killed While Helping a Stranded Motorist
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