Helping You Recover From Your Car Accident In More Ways Than One
When you get behind the wheel, you are inherently at risk of getting in an accident, no matter how careful you are. With so many drivers on the road, severe accidents are common, and catastrophic, lifelong injuries are often the result. Your injury may get in the way of living your life, your ability to work and your long-term financial security.
You deserve compensation for your injuries and the impact the accident has on your life. Our experienced Chicago personal injury attorneys at Dunn Harrington Trial Lawyers can help you seek justice and compensation for your suffering. We know that just compensation can make a difference in your life and recovery. When you work with us, you are getting experienced legal representation and a staunch ally. With additional offices in Indianapolis and Columbus, we work with accident victims across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
A Car Accident Can Impact The Rest Of Your Life
Many different circumstances can cause car accidents, including circumstances that are entirely out of your control. Most commonly, car accidents are caused by speeding, distracted driving, driving under the influence, poor weather conditions, reckless driving and failure to adhere to traffic laws.
Car accidents sadly often result in serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Bone fractures
- Severe burns
- Internal organ damage and bleeding
These injuries can often leave someone with a lifetime of rehabilitation, ongoing medical care, pain and suffering. Depending on the injury, they may face limb amputation, loss of employment and the need for costly and continuous medical care.
No matter the cause of your accident, we can help you seek compensation for your injuries and hold those at fault responsible. We have represented clients against big names in high-profile cases. Our experience as litigators works to our advantage, both in and out of the courtroom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents
It is common to have many questions after a car accident. At Dunn Harrington Trial Lawyers, our lawyers are here to help answer the most frequently asked questions and ease any of your fears. Here is what you should know:
What are the specific steps to take immediately following a car accident to ensure my rights are protected?
To protect your claim and receive the maximum compensation, it is important to take the right steps after an auto accident.
The first thing you should do is call 911 to summon police and paramedics to the scene. Police and medical reports are necessary documents used to establish fault and damages in an accident.
You can also strengthen the amount of evidence you have by taking pictures and video of the collision, the damage to the vehicles, debris in the road and any visible injuries you may have.
Finally, the best way to protect your rights is to seek out a car accident attorney. Negotiating with insurance companies alone and taking on a case by yourself could cost you financially.
If a commercial driver was not drinking but was otherwise impaired (such as by fatigue or medication), how does this impact the fault and liability in the crash?
Drunk driving is one of the biggest causes of auto accidents, but this is not the only way a driver may be impaired – and almost any impairment behind the wheel is an act of negligence. Our lawyers at Dunn Harrington Trial Lawyers will help examine a case to prove fault and liability in a crash involving a driver who was impaired by fatigue, medication or something else.
If a settlement is not reached with an insurance company, what is the process for taking a car accident claim to trial?
If we can not reach a fair settlement offer for a collision with an insurance company, then the case may go to trial. That will involve filing a formal lawsuit within the applicable statute of limitations, initiating the discovery process to learn more about the details of the case and a multitude of other steps.
Focus On Your Recovery, Not The Legal Fight
Car accidents and resulting injuries are life-changing for you and your family. Fighting with insurance companies and trying to recover from an injury simultaneously can be overwhelming. You should be able to focus on your recovery. Our car accident lawyers use experience, knowledge and skill to advocate on your behalf.
Contact the firm at 872-282-4603 or online to schedule a free consultation. Our attorneys are licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.