If someone else’s negligence caused your or a loved one’s injuries, you might be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against them to recover damages. At The Kryder Law Group, we believe that seriously injured victims should not have to pay for their losses on their own. An Arlington Heights personal injury lawyer from our team might be able to help you collect compensation and hold the negligent party accountable. Call a member of our legal team today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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Common Personal Injury Cases in Arlington Heights
Our firm handles many personal injury cases, including the following:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can be dangerous and deadly. If you or a loved one suffered an injury that another driver caused, whether the crash was with a car or a commercial vehicle, you might be able to file a personal injury claim for damages against them.
There can be multiple liable parties in motor vehicle accidents. Some include:
The other driver: If another driver acted negligently and caused your injuries, they might be responsible for paying for your losses.
The driver’s employer: If the negligent driver was working within the scope of their employment when they caused the accident, their employer would most likely be responsible for your losses under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior.
The vehicle’s mechanic: If there was an issue with the vehicle that the driver promptly took to be fixed, but the mechanic was negligent and made a mistake that caused the accident, they might be responsible for your losses.
The manufacturer: If a faulty part on the vehicle caused the accident, the manufacturer of the part could be responsible for your injury. If a design flaw caused the crash, the vehicle manufacturer could be responsible.
Slip and Fall Injuries
If a tripping hazard on someone else’s property in Arlington Heights caused your or your loved one’s personal injury, you might be able to hold the property owner responsible.
You and your attorney must show the following to qualify for a personal injury claim after a slip and fall injury:
You were on the person’s property legally
They knew or should have known about the hazard
They did nothing to fix or negligently fixed the hazard
The hazard caused your injury
Your injury caused physical pain and tangible losses
Negligent Security Injuries
If you suffered an injury because of a lack of security on someone else’s property, you could hold the property owner accountable.
For example, if you were shot in a robbery at a store and there was not enough security to prevent the foreseeable crime, you could file a personal injury lawsuit against the store owner.
Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you were injured at work and now have to stay home or work less to recover, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. A personal injury attorney in Arlington Heights can help you with your workers’ compensation claim and help you collect benefits or negotiate a settlement.
Product Liability Injuries
If a faulty product caused your injury, the manufacturer or the company that sold it might be responsible for your losses. For example, if a bad drug caused you to develop kidney issues, you could file a personal injury lawsuit against the drug maker.
Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
Elder abuse is all too common in and around Arlington Heights, and the people who are supposed to be helping our senior loved ones often subject them to mistreatment and neglect. If your loved one’s personal injury stemmed from nursing home abuse or neglect, a local lawyer can help you hold the facility and its staff accountable.
Medical Malpractice Injuries
When a healthcare professional sidesteps the acceptable standard of care in the medical field, it can cause injuries to their patients. If you or a loved one were injured by a negligent healthcare provider, you can work with a personal injury lawyer in Arlington Heights to file a medical malpractice claim against them to recover compensation and hold them accountable.
How an Arlington Heights Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You
A personal injury attorney can handle your case from start to finish—something valuable to victims of recent injuries. The last thing you need after an accident is to handle a legal claim for damages. You should be focusing on your own physical recovery while we focus on your financial recovery.
Here are some of the tasks a personal injury lawyer can take care of for you:
Determine who is liable for your injuries
Gather evidence against the liable party
File a claim or lawsuit on your behalf
Negotiate a settlement out of court
Take your case to trial if necessary
It can be difficult to handle a personal injury claim or lawsuit on your own, and an Arlington Heights lawyer at our firm is available to help you.
What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Arlington Heights?
You have a limited amount of time in Illinois to pursue damages for your personal injury accident. According to 735 ILCS 5/13-202, you generally have two years following the date of the accident to file a civil lawsuit against the negligent party.
While this may seem like a lot of time, it can take a while for your attorney to gather all of the evidence they need to make a strong case against the liable party. Settlement negotiations are also a variable in how long a claim can take. If you miss the deadline to file a lawsuit, you generally lose your right to recover any losses.
Call an Arlington Heights Personal Injury Attorney for a Free Consultation
An Arlington Heights personal injury lawyer from The Kryder Law Group might be able to help you take on the negligent party and recover compensation.
We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you owe us nothing upfront or out of pocket. We get paid when you do. Reach out to our legal team for a free case evaluation today.
Get help from an Arlington Heights personal injury lawyer when you've been seriously injured due to someone else's negligence.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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