CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

In 2012, there were more than 750 car crashes per day in Illinois alone. Although, car accidents are common doesn’t mean they’re any less devastating for those involved. If you’ve been hurt in a car wreck that was caused by someone else’s mistake or negligence, you’re probably feeling the stress that comes with dealing with an insurance claim, missing work, and figuring out how to cover your bills until the insurance company attempts to settled. Fortunately, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM

Calling a lawyer may not be your first instinct following an accident, but there are three things you need to understand about your situation here and now:

1. Insurance companies will do everything they can to pay you as little as possible. Trying to negotiate on your usually results in a much smaller settlement, or worse — no settlement at all.

2. As a personal injury attorney, it is my responsibility to recover every penny to which you are entitled while you focus on your recovery. As someone who has been handling these cases for 35 years, I know which tactics will and won’t work in any given situation.

3. I offer free consultations, so you have nothing to lose by contacting me. Do not delay as time is of the essence.

If your car accident was caused by the other driver’s recklessness, carelessness, or distracted driving, don’t wait to take action. The sooner you contact me, the sooner I can begin to build a strong case to ensure you receive all the compensation to which you are entitled.

HOW MUCH MONEY AM I ENTITLED TO AFTER AN ACCIDENT?

This is a fair and commonly asked question among my clients. Unfortunately, there is no cookie-cutter answer as every case is different. The amount of money you are entitled to after an accident depends on the unique details of your situation, such as:

• How badly you were injured

• Whether your injuries kept you from going to work

• Whose was at fault for the accident

• How long your recovery takes or is expected to take

• The amount of foreseeable medical and property damage resulting from the accident

When you’re looking at a small mountain of medical bills, it can be tempting to accept the insurance company’s first offer simply to cover these expenses. However, it’s important that you first discuss your case with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Chicago. Unlike the insurance company, I will take the time to calculate the true value of your case, taking all of the above-listed factors into account, so as to determine the full value and obtain every penny to which you are entitled.

WHAT IF I TAKE THE INSURANCE COMPANY’S OFFER?

If the insurance company tries to offer you a quick settlement, that almost certainly means they are lowballing you. Insurance companies are in the business of making and keeping their money, not giving it away. For instance, an insurance adjuster may call and ask you for the amount of all of your hospital bills only a few days after your accident. He may even send you a check that reflects compensation for some or all of those bills.

However, what if your hospital stay becomes extended? What if you need additional tests, treatment or even surgery? What if you have to miss more work than you first anticipated? Suddenly, the amount initially offered hardly seems reasonable.

If you’ve already cashed that check, then the insurance company has succeeded in ensuring that you did not receive the full value of your claim. That’s why it’s vital to wait until you’ve spoken with me before accepting any settlements from the insurance company. Not only can I tell you whether you’re being offered an unfair deal, but I can also fight aggressively to maximize your settlement as much as possible.