personal injury law

Personal injury claims arise when people are injured by careless or intentional acts of others.  When someone is determined to be legally responsible for injuring someone, they are said to be liable for the injury and may be made to pay the injured party compensation by the court.  This compensation includes amounts for compensatory damages, which attempt to put the injured person back in the position he or she was in before being injured. Examples of such damages are medical costs and lost wages from work.  If your injury causes you permanent damage that will last into the future, you may be awarded an amount for future pain and suffering or in the extreme case, loss of use of a normal life.  Also, in some cases, punitive damages can be awarded against a wrongdoer whom the court finds was recklessly negligent or intended to harm you.   Punitive damages are meant to punish the wrongdoer for his or her conduct.

Our firm handles a variety of personal injury claims for a diverse set of clients throughout Illinois, including the following:

• Automobile accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Wrongful death
• Injuries at work
• Medical malpractice
• Catastrophic injuries

Injuries that result from any of the above categories can be severe and life altering.  After going through such a trauma, we understand that your immediate needs are to ensure your medical bills are covered, make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages, and ensure your insurance company or the insurance company of the wrongdoer will pay for your future treatment relating to your injury.  Our experienced attorneys will review all options with you as well as work with the insurance companies to ensure your needs are met quickly and appropriately.  We strive to achieve maximum results for you. 

The firm has also established relationships with physicians and can even help you find a doctor to treat you for your injury if you cannot afford a doctor on your own.