The term “personal injury” is a broad term that encompasses a legal specialty. Our tort system allows for compensation when one person is injured as a result of another person’s negligence. The two components that make up a personal injury claim are, 1) negligence on the part of another person that 2) causes you harm. If you think that you have been hurt as a result of another person’s wrongdoing, please call today for a free consultation.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

People are hurt every day, every hour and every minute in motor vehicle accidents throughout the State of Illinois. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to recover. The term “motor vehicle” includes motorcycles, cars, trucks and tractor-trailers. Don’t worry: if the at-fault driver did not have insurance, there may be other insurance that covers the claim. An experienced attorney can help you identify all of the different sources of recovery that may be available for you.

Bicycle Accidents

Chicago is one of the biggest bicycle-friendly cities in the United States. If someone has injured you while you were riding a bicycle, you may have a claim. For example, if a car struck you while you were riding your bicycle or if you suffered an injury when an individual opened their car door in your path, you may be able to make a claim. If this has happened to you, please contact an attorney.

Pedestrian Accidents

If you were struck by a motor vehicle while you were on foot, you may have a claim for your injuries. Pedestrians are frequently struck because they are not seen, and often because the vehicle that struck them was speeding. If you were a pedestrian who was hit by a car or other motor vehicle, please contact an attorney.

Animal Incidents

In Illinois, the Animal Control Act allows for recovery against an animal owner when their animal bites an individual or causes them harm. It is also possible to hold an animal owner liable for their animal’s actions if the owner was acting negligently at the time of the incident. For example, if you were on a run and Joe’s dog ran out from his house and bit you on the leg, you may have a claim against Joe for the injuries you suffered.

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death claim arises when an individual dies as a result of the wrongful actions of another person. The family members (spouse, parents, siblings, children) of the person who died can bring this claim. The claim centers on the loss of love, companionship and affection that the family members have suffered as a result of the death of their loved one.

Dram Shop

An individual who is wrongfully injured by an intoxicated person may be able to pursue a “dram shop” claim. In Illinois, a restaurant or bar can be held responsible for causing or contributing to cause the intoxication of a person who then causes harm. For example, if Joe was drinking at The Restaurant, was over-served and then was involved in a rear-end accident with you car on the way home, it may be possible for you to recover against The Restaurant.

Premises Liability

If you were struck by a motor vehicle while you were on foot, you may have a claim for your injuries. Pedestrians are frequently struck because they are not seen, and often because the vehicle that struck them was speeding. If you were a pedestrian who was hit by a car or other motor vehicle, please contact an attorney.

Products Liability

Sometimes, an individual suffers injury as the result of a defective consumer product. If you suffered injury because a product was defective or didn’t work as you had expected, you should contact an attorney.