Chicago Heights Auto Accident Lawyers

Auto accidents in the Chicagoland area can be devastating. When another driver’s negligence results in serious and debilitating injuries, the injury victim can face crippling hospital bills and medical costs, not to mention lost wages as a result of being unable to work. At The Horwitz Law Group, our Chicago Heights auto accident lawyers are dedicated to serving injury victims throughout the Chicago area. We know how difficult it can be to recover from a severe traffic collision, and we want to help ensure that you hold the responsible party liable for damages.

According to a report from the Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT), there were 246,752 motor vehicle collisions in Illinois in 2020, and more than 21 percent of those crashes (52,090) resulted in personal injuries.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an auto accident caused by another driver’s negligent actions, you may be eligible to file a car accident claim. Our aggressive auto accident lawyers in Chicago Heights can assist with your lawsuit.

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim?

When you are thinking about whether or not to file an auto accident lawsuit, it is important to keep in mind how the statute of limitations could impact your case. Under Illinois law (735 ILCS 5/13-202), the statute of limitations on personal injury claims is two years. This means that by law, you are required to file your claim within two years from the date of the accident, or else you lose your right to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.

It is important to start working on your case as quickly as possible. The longer you wait, the more difficult it may be to obtain evidence to support your claim, and the longer you will have to wait to receive compensation for your losses.

What Kinds of Damages Can I Receive if I File an Auto Accident Lawsuit in Chicago Heights?

If you were injured in a car accident in Chicago Heights, you are likely wondering about the damages, or compensation, you may be eligible to receive by filing a personal injury lawsuit. In general, injury victims may be eligible for two different types of compensatory damages:

Economic damages: This is a form of compensatory damages that compensates a victim for exact economic losses suffered as a result of injuries such as lost wages (which can be determined from paycheck stubs) or medical costs (which can be determined from the amount paid or owed on hospital bills).
Non-economic damages: This is a form of compensatory damages that compensates a victim for intangible losses suffered as a result of their injuries, like the loss of enjoyment of life. As you might imagine, this type of award is subjective and can vary greatly depending upon the specific facts of the injury victim’s case as well as the jury awarding damages.

Contact Skilled Chicago Heights Auto Accident Lawyers Today

Were you injured in an auto accident? You may be able to obtain compensation by filing a car accident lawsuit. To discuss your case with a dedicated Chicago Heights auto accident attorney, contact The Horwitz Law Group today.

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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Chicago Heights Auto Accident Lawyers