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Traffic Accident Lawyer Chicago

In the US, traffic accidents are a common occurrence. In a recent year, there were approximately 228.7 million drivers on the road who had valid driving licenses. This level of traffic is one of the primary reasons why traffic accidents are increasingly happening on American roads. 

Since traffic accidents are on the rise, it’s unsurprising that there were an estimated 12.5 million vehicles involved in auto accidents in the U.S. in a single year. Traffic accidents can cause minor to major injuries that can be detrimental to a person’s health, emotional well-being, and finances. 

If you have been involved in a traffic accident in Chicago recently, you might want to consider speaking with a traffic accident lawyer. Speaking with an attorney from The Horwitz Law Group can help you determine if you are eligible to file a compensation claim. 

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Traffic Accidents In Chicago?

Like other states in America, Chicago has its fair share of traffic accidents each year. There are a few common causes of traffic accidents in Chicago that you should know. If you can determine the cause of a traffic accident, you will have an easier time uncovering with an attorney who is at fault for the accident. Have a look below to learn what the common Chicago traffic accident causes are:

  • Product liability accidents that involve vehicle defects. 
  • High-velocity accidents such as speeding. 
  • Reckless driving accidents involving aggressive driving or distracted driving. 
  • Driving while drowsy or fatigued leads to falling asleep at the wheel accidents. 
  • Accidents caused by road hazards. 

What Are The Common Injuries Seen In A Traffic Accident In Chicago?

Often the worst part about being involved in an accident is having to recover from injuries. The extent of a person’s injuries will depend on the type of traffic accident they were involved in. Should you have incurred any of the below traffic accident injuries, you could be able to seek compensation for your injuries. 

  • Soft tissue injuries. 
  • Neck and shoulder injuries.
  • Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis. 
  • Amputations.
  • Burns.
  • Lacerations, bruises, and torn ligaments. 
  • Head and brain injuries, including fractures and TBIs.
  • Internal injuries and chest injuries. 
  • Broken bones.

What Are The Steps You Need To Take After Being Involved In A Traffic Accident?

Now that you’re aware of the various accident causes and common injuries sustained in Chicago traffic accidents, you need to know what steps to take if you’re involved in a traffic accident. By following the below steps, you will have a better chance of obtaining compensation from an at-fault driver. 

  1. Get yourself to safety and, if possible, remove your vehicle from direct traffic to avoid another accident occurring. 
  2. Call 911 to dispatch an ambulance and a police team to investigate. 
  3. If you are not too injured, you can try and collect as much evidence as possible. This will include taking photographs of the accident and your injuries, obtaining the other driver’s insurance information, and seeing if there is any CCTV footage. 
  4. You need to get witness statements from those who saw what happened. 
  5. After obtaining relevant information, you should seek medical care immediately to have a record proving what injuries the accident caused. 
  6. Once you have seen a medical professional, you need to speak with your attorney from The Horwitz Law Group to discuss your next steps. 

Get In Touch With a Traffic Accident Lawyer in Chicago Today To Discuss Your Case

No one deserves to flounder through legal proceedings while trying to recover from injuries gained during a traffic accident. If you have been hurt and would like to fight for justice and a favorable settlement, you should speak with a Chicago traffic accident lawyer. 

The Horwitz Law Group attorneys are well-versed in traffic accident laws and have the necessary knowledge needed to help you obtain compensation. Our firm cares about our clients, which is why we will always go the extra mile to secure justice. To speak with one of our attorneys, get in touch with us today.

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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