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What should I do immediately after a car accident in Chicago?

Ensure everyone’s safety, call 911, request medical help and wait for law enforcement. Collect contact and insurance information, take photos of the scene and injuries and seek medical evaluation even if pain seems minor. Contact our office before speaking to any insurer

How long do I have to file an auto accident claim in Illinois?

Most auto cases carry a two-year statute of limitations from the date of the crash. If the defendant is a city or county, however, the window can shorten to one year for notice purposes, so prompt legal guidance is critical.

What kinds of damages can an injured driver or passenger claim?

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, the loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability or disfigurement and, when warranted, punitive damages.

How long does a typical personal injury case take?

The timeline of a personal injury case can depend on several factors, including the severity of injuries and clarity of liability. Straightforward claims may be able to settle in a few weeks or months once medical treatment stabilizes, while complex or heavily disputed cases that proceed to trial can stretch out over multiple months or even years.

What evidence helps a premises liability case?

Surveillance footage, incident reports, maintenance logs, witness statements and medical records can all help build a strong claim. Our team will aggressively and assertively track down all needed evidence to support your claim.

What if the insurance company already gave me an offer?

Early offers rarely reflect the full value of a personal injury claim. Speak with us before signing any releases. Accepting a check could bar any further damage recovery, regardless of whether any hidden injuries surface later.

Can I claim damages if the accident involved a semi-truck?

You can, and trucking cases can yield higher damages because federal safety rules and carrier maintenance records may show systemic negligence. Rapid investigation is key in these situations, however, as carriers are only required to preserve critical data for limited periods.

Can I still obtain compensation if I am partly at fault?

Since Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence rule, you can recover damages if you are less than fifty percent responsible. Any damages will then be reduced by your percentage of fault.

What should I do after slipping on ice outside a business?

Seek medical help, report the fall to management, photograph the scene immediately and gather any witness contacts. Ice can melt or be removed quickly, so prompt evidence collection is essential for supporting your claim.

Why choose The Horwitz Law Group over other firms?

Our lead trial attorney has never lost a jury verdict in more than three decades of personal injury practice, and our firm has secured more than 250 million dollars in compensatory damages for our clients. We combine aggressive courtroom skill with the personal, frequent communication you deserve while facing the difficulties of a personal injury.

Ready to start? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can assist you.

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Case Results

$7,000,000.00

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.

$1,000,000.00

for two clients injured while passengers in a ride share vehicle.

$1,000,000.00

for family of a dog bite victim.

$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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