Nearly Half of Illinois’ Injury Crashes
Happen in Cook County
The Illinois Department of Transportation reports there were 246,752 motor vehicle crashes in the state during 2020. That averages to 676 motor vehicle crashes a day. Cook County saw 24,789 injury crashes, just under half of the state total of 52,090. The department reports 2020 had fewer crashes than other years, meaning the number of daily motor vehicle accidents in Illinois is likely currently even higher.
Our personal injury attorneys hear from car accident victims frequently, due to the high-traffic roads in Chicago. It’s not uncommon for Chicago drivers to experience T-bones, hit-and-runs, wrong-way hits, and other types of collisions. The car accident attorneys of the Elman Joseph Samples Law Group can help you advance your car accident claim and recover compensation for medical bills, property damage, and more.
Call Us Before You Call Your Insurance
Talking to insurance company adjusters after a car accident may seem like it’s in your best interest, but this is not always the case. The role of a claims adjuster is not to maximize your benefits but to minimize the expenditures of the insurance company. They will look for any reason to deny your claim and save money.
Instead of contacting your insurance company after a crash, call our car accident lawyers. Insurance claims adjusters and attorneys can ask open-ended questions and later use your words against you. Our lawyers are on your side – anything you say to us is in confidence. We know how to approach claims adjusters and attorneys without damaging your claim. Focus on your recovery while we build a convincing case for adequate compensation covering your damages.
It Costs You Nothing to Talk to Our Injury Attorneys
Car accident victims may be hesitant to speak to personal injury lawyers for fear of costly fees. Our law firm offers free consultations, so it costs you nothing for our attorneys to hear your case. We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you receive compensation.
Taking this approach to personal injury cases makes it risk-free for you to schedule a consultation with our car accident attorneys. Contact us today if you’ve been injured in a car accident or if you’re having difficulties working with your insurance company.
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If You’ve Been in a Car Accident
If You’ve Been in a Car Accident
Don’t Admit Fault
Claims adjusters and the attorney for the other driver involved in the crash may reach out to you and ask you about the car accident. Never admit fault. Instead, defer them to our Chicago car accident attorneys.
Back-up Media
If you took photos or video of the car crash or gathered media from eyewitnesses, be sure to back it up on a cloud service or secure device. Phones are breakable, and may risk losing all of your evidence.
See A Doctor
Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, you should still see a medical professional. Injuries from a car accident may not be immediately apparent, leaving you unaware of the true damage. By having a medical diagnosis and report detailing your injuries, our attorneys can convincingly show that your physical pain is directly due to the car accident.
Keep Contact
Our Chicago car accident lawyers will keep you up-to-date with any advancements in your case. If you get a new medical diagnosis or an update from your insurance provider, contact our law firm as early as you can. By knowing all of the latest developments, our attorneys can build strong arguments for meaningful compensation.
What Compensation Can Cover
Medical Bills
Property Damage
Lost Wages
Pain and Suffering
Funeral Expenses
Loss of Consortium (Companionship)
AND POTENTIALLY MORE
How We Build Your Case
In order for you to be awarded compensation, our injury lawyers must prove liability in your car accident case. Here’s how we’ll build your case:
Identifying Duty
All drivers have an inherent duty to be safe while they’re behind the wheel. This means following all traffic laws and being attentive of other drivers on the road. If the other driver was acting recklessly or violated traffic laws, our attorneys will use it as proof of a breach of duty, making them liable for injuries and other damages.
Causation
After we identify the breach of duty, our lawyers can link injuries and property damage to the direct negligence and actions of the other driver. Without establishing a breach of duty and demonstrating how it caused damages, you may not have a compelling car accident case.
Damages
Medical examinations, estimates from mechanics, eyewitness accounts, and media of the aftermath can all be used to demonstrate how you suffered damages. It’s important to keep an organized file of medical bills, reports, and other items that can be used as evidence to support your case for compensation to cover your losses.
Don’t Wait Too Long
Illinois’ Statute of Limitations is 2 Years
Two years seems like a long time to take action. If you’re attending medical appointments and struggling financially after being out of work, pursuing damages can easily take a back seat. Before you know it, two years will pass.
What’s more, delaying action after your car accident can affect the quality of evidence and give insurance companies more influence over your outcome.
A 10-minute conversation with our attorneys after your car accident can lead you to a brighter future. Contacting the Elman Joseph Samples Law Group is as easy as clicking here. Our Chicago car accident lawyers will hear your case for free, and we only get paid if you get compensation.
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