Mundelein Personal Injury Attorneys

Skilled Lawyers Protecting Your Interests in Mundelein, IL Personal Injury Cases

People are injured or killed in accidents every day. When someone else's negligence or intentional act is the direct cause of a person's injuries, victims or their families may be eligible to collect compensation from the at-fault party or parties. However, these cases often involve challenges. If you do not know how to overcome them effectively, the payment you receive could be far less than you deserve. Your claim might be denied, leaving you without any compensation. Working with a talented personal injury attorney is the best way to ensure that you can secure the maximum amount available.

Brady Cole Trial Lawyers is known for our highly effective advocacy. We can investigate your accident, determine fault, establish liability, and fight to hold the at-fault party accountable. Through it all, we will fiercely protect your best interests.

Understanding Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

To win compensation in most personal injury cases, you must show that someone else's negligence or intentional act caused the accident. This involves proving four key elements:

• The defendant owed you a duty of care.
• That party breached their duty.
• The breach directly caused your injuries.
• Actual damages occurred as a result.

You will need evidence that proves who caused your accident and how it happened, which typically requires a detailed investigation. You will also need evidence of your economic losses, as well as how your accident and injuries have affected your quality of life. Our attorneys can perform an investigation and gather all the evidence needed to help you successfully recover compensation.

In some cases, more than one party may be responsible for your accident and the related damages. For example, a truck accident could involve fault on the part of the driver, the trucking company, and a parts manufacturer. Our lawyers can identify all liable parties, increasing your chances of recovering full compensation for your damages.

Modified Comparative Negligence in Illinois

Illinois uses modified comparative negligence in personal injury cases. Under this rule, if you are partially responsible for causing your accident, you can still receive compensation, as long as your share of the blame is not more than 50 percent. However, your total recovery will be reduced by your assigned percentage of fault. For instance, if you were 20 percent at fault, your available damages will be reduced by 20 percent.

Personal Injury Damages

Damages in these cases are specific losses, both financial and non-financial. Case-specific factors are used to determine your eligible damages and their amounts. Common damages include medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and various forms of pain and suffering.

Mundelein Personal Injury Cases Can Take Many Forms

Personal injury claims can arise from a wide range of incidents. Some of the most common types of cases include:

• Car accidents
• Truck and commercial vehicle collisions
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Motorcycle crashes
• Premises liability incidents, such as slip and fall accidents and dog bites
• Product liability cases involving defective or dangerous products
• Nursing home abuse or neglect
• Medical malpractice
• Wrongful death

Overcoming the Challenges in Your Illinois Personal Injury Case

Insurance companies work hard to pay as little as possible. They may claim that you were at fault, question the severity of your injuries, or delay payment. Some may offer quick and intentionally low settlements. Without skilled guidance, victims often underestimate their losses, and they may accept payment amounts that are far too low.

Our lawyers know how to calculate damages accurately. We will not allow an insurer to take advantage of you.

Other potential challenges that you may encounter during a personal injury case include:

• Government entity involvement
• Hit-and-run drivers
• At-fault parties who are uninsured or underinsured
• Third-party contractors

These and other situations can add layers of complexity to your case. Fortunately, you do not have to face them alone. Let us do the legal legwork while you focus on putting your life back on track after your accident.

Call Our Mundelein, Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

Brady Cole Trial Lawyers is ready to assist you throughout the personal injury claims process. Take advantage of a free case review to learn more about how we can help ensure that you can receive the full compensation you deserve. Schedule your consultation by calling 847-752-9639 or contacting our Mundelein, IL personal injury attorneys.