Calumet City Auto Accident Lawyer

Calumet City, Illinois, may not be a major city, however, like all communities, it still sees its fair share of auto accidents. And unfortunately, many of those accidents result in serious injuries. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reports that in 2020, 1,195 people were killed by car accidents across the state. In the unfortunate event that you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash, you need to contact an experienced Calumet City auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer will be able to review your claim and help you get started with the injury claims process.

Auto Accident Liability

In Illinois, auto accident liability is based on the negligence standard. To hold a party liable for your damages, you will need to prove that their failure to take proper care contributed to your injuries. What constitutes proper care? It depends entirely on the circumstances of a specific situation. In some cases, negligence is undisputed. For example, if you were injured by a driver running a red light, and it was caught on camera, then their negligence is clear and there is unlikely to be a dispute. However, in many other cases, intense battles over negligence arise. If there are any questions regarding fault in your case, you need to be sure to get an aggressive attorney involved immediately. Illinois is a comparative fault state, which means that if you are blamed for any part of your own accident, your financial compensation will be reduced accordingly.

Compensation for Injured Victims

Illinois car accident victims have a legal right to compensation that accounts for the full extent of their damages. Our Calumet City car accident attorneys will help you fight for every dollar that is rightfully yours. Specifically, we will help you seek recovery for:

Your medical bills;
Rehabilitation related expenses;
Required mental health treatment;
Lost current and future wages;
Pain and suffering;
Disability; and
Loss of limb.

How to Handle the Insurance Company

An insurance company will not be looking out for your bests interests. These big companies are looking for ways to reduce your settlement offer and limit your recovery. It is imperative that you are ready to deal with insurance adjusters. Below, we have provided three important quick tips for dealing with the insurance company:

1. Take your time: You are allowed to take some time to gather your thoughts before speaking to an insurance adjuster. Do not let insurance adjusters pressure you into giving a statement before you are ready to do so.

Never admit fault: You are not in the best position to determine who is at fault for an accident. That is a job for your attorney. Do not let an insurance adjuster or opposing driver bully you into accepting blame.

Do not speculate: Always stick strictly to the facts regarding your case. Never give any opinions and never speculate about any aspect of your accident or your injuries.

Request Your Free Case Evaluation Today

At The Horwitz Law Group, our Calumet City car accident attorneys have helped many Illinois victims obtain the full and fair compensation they rightfully deserve. To set up your free, no-obligation initial consultation, please call our office today or contact us online.

Meet Your
Winning Team

MARK J. HORWITZ

Managing Partner

JARED J. DUGGAN

Managing Attorney

ANGIE GALAVIZ

Legal Assistant

LAURINE SARGENT

Legal Assistant

Case Results

$6,900,000.00

for a motor vehicle wrongful death case.

$5,300,000.00

for a 75-year-old woman who suffered an above the knee amputation due to being run over by a private school bus.

$4,500,000.00

for a young lady who was run over by a private waste hauling company while crossing the street.

$3,600,000.00

for a trucking accident resulting in the death of the driver.

$3,000,000.00

for a 70 year old man who died, without any living relatives, seven months after being hit by a car while crossing the street.

$2,300,000.00

for a client whose family was killed by a street sweeper that ran a red light.

$2,100,000.00

for a client injured in a 2005 Metra train derailment case.

$1,600,000.00

for a minor rear-ended on an expressway in Kankakee.

$1,400,000.00

for a premises liability accident resulting in below the knee amputation.

$1,200,000.00

for a woman who was hit by a car while crossing the street.

$1,197,000.00

for a client who was injured on the CTA red line train.

$900,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car.

$800,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$750,000.00

for a rideshare accident injury.

$600,000.00

for a low-speed rear-end accident.

$500,000.00

for injuries in a van accident pulling a trailer.

$500,000.00

for a minor injured in a ride-share accident.

$495,000.00

for a pedestrian injured due to a sidewalk defect.

$350,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$289,000.00

for a driver injured in an auto accident.

$270,000.00

for injuries from a right-turning truck.

$260,000.00

for a family injured in an auto accident.

$255,000.00

for a law enforcement officer rear-ended by a truck.

$250,000.00

for a motorcyclist rear-ended.

$233,000.00

for an individual injured by a dog.

$225,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car while crossing the street.

$201,000.00

for a driver rear-ended on the expressway.

$175,000.00

for a client who had lawyers at another law firm trying to settle the accident case for only $60,000.

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Calumet City Auto Accident Lawyer