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Suffering a serious injury caused by someone else’s negligence in Illinois can be overwhelming. On top of physical pain and emotional stress, you may face growing medical bills and lost income. During this difficult time, an experienced Des Plaines personal injury lawyer from our law firm can provide legal support to hold liable parties responsible for full compensation. Call us for a free case evaluation.

What Should I Do After an Accident in Des Plaines?

Types of Accidents Our Des Plaines Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

Our Des Plaines, IL, personal injury attorneys represent injury victims in many forms of personal injury lawsuits, including the following types:

  • Vehicle incidents: car accidents, commercial vehicle/truck accidents, train accidents, and motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Medical malpractice cases
  • Construction accidents
  • Workers’ compensation claims
  • Nursing home abuse and neglect incidents
  • Slip and fall accidents (unsafe conditions on public and private property)
  • Defective products (product liability suits)
  • Wrongful death cases (pursuing compensation for certain family members)

What are reasons for making personal injury claims in Des Plaines?

What Is the Personal Injury Legal Process?

Navigating the personal injury legal process can feel overwhelming, but understanding the key steps can help personal injury victims feel a sense of security and confidence. After you take care of your health with medical attention, the legal process can begin:

  1. An Illinois personal injury lawyer will review your case to determine if you have a valid claim.
  2. If you do, we’ll launch a thorough investigation to gather evidence and build a strong case for you.
  3. We’ll manage settlement negotiations with insurance companies to seek maximum compensation.
  4. If a fair settlement isn’t reached with the responsible party, we’re prepared to handle your legal proceedings in court.
  5. If we win your case, you recover compensation for medical bills and other damages.

How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?

The timeline for resolving a personal injury case and receiving compensation depends on factors like injury severity, evidence (in complex cases), difficulty of establishing liability, negotiations, court schedules, and the skill of your IL personal injury lawyer. Some cases with insurance claims settle in months; others take years.

How Much Time Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Des Plaines, Illinois?

In Illinois, you have two years from the date of a Des Plaines accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (this is called the statute of limitations). To protect your rights, it’s important to contact a personal injury lawyer about your individual circumstances.

Common Types of Severe Injuries in Personal Injury Claims

The experienced attorneys at our law firm handle cases involving serious injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries (SCIs), whiplash, burns, cuts and lacerations, internal injuries, soft tissue injuries, and catastrophic injuries.

Types of Financial Compensation for Personal Injury Lawsuits

After seeking medical attention, an injured client can contact an experienced personal injury attorney at our law firm who can help obtain compensation for medical expenses (including hospital visits, current and future medical bills, and more), lost wages, physical pain and suffering, property damage, wrongful death claims, and punitive damages.

What Is My Des Plaines Personal Injury Case Worth?

When evaluating your case, a Des Plaines injury attorney on our legal team considers the severity of your injuries, the costs of medical treatment, lost income and potential future earnings, and your pain and suffering.

What Are the Benefits of Working with a Des Plaines Personal Injury Attorney?

If your injury occurred in Illinois due to another person’s negligence, the attorneys at our law offices stand ready to provide legal counsel to protect your rights, fight for fair compensation, and pursue justice on your behalf. We can investigate the case, gather evidence (like witness statements and police reports), negotiate with the negligent party’s insurance company, and represent your civil lawsuit in court when needed.

Contact a Des Plaines Personal Injury Lawyer Today

With a proven track record, our personal injury lawyers are here to provide legal representation to get the financial recovery our Des Plaines clients deserve. We’ve helped countless clients return to their daily lives after an accident due to another party’s negligence. Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis—you won’t pay legal fees unless we win your case.

Call for a Free Initial Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered harm in a motor vehicle accident or other incident, call our personal injury law firm that serves Des Plaines. We offer a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options and your legal right to seek compensation from the at-fault party.

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Get help from a Des Plaines, IL personal injury lawyer when you've been injured by someone else's negligence.
$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

    $7.5M
    $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
    $1.4 Million Recovered for a Computer Programmer Injured in a Slip and Fall
    $1M
    $1 Million Recovery in just 90 Days for the Family of a Man Killed While Helping a Stranded Motorist
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