If you were involved in a car accident in Bolingbrook, IL involving an uninsured motorist, you might be eligible for compensation, even if the other driver was not insured. A Bolingbrook uninsured motorist accident lawyer from The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers may provide legal representation to help you pursue a number of different ways to collect compensation for your injuries.
In this Article
What Is My Bolingbrook Uninsured Motorist Accident Case Worth?
What Motor Vehicle Insurance Is Required in Illinois?
According to the Illinois Department of Insurance, state law requires uninsured motorist bodily injury (UIM) coverage to be part of your insurance plan in the event that the at-fault motorist cannot be identified or is uninsured.
Uninsured drivers face fines and potential license loss. Despite lack of insurance, they are still liable for damages caused in accidents, and must cover costs out-of-pocket.
Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Illinois
In Illinois, drivers must carry a minimum of $25,000 in uninsured motorist coverage, which compensates for vehicle damages caused by an uninsured driver in a motor vehicle accident. However, major accidents often exceed this coverage limit, leaving significant costs such as medical expenses uncovered. Uninsured motorist insurance has coverage limits and won’t cover beyond these unless higher limits were pre-purchased.
What Should I Do if I Am Involved in an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist in Illinois?
If you or your loved ones are car accident victims involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist, notify the police immediately, gather as much evidence as possible, and contact your insurance company.
Will My Insurance Cover an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist in Illinois?
Most insurance policies in Illinois require Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury (UIM) coverage. This type of coverage is designed to cover you in case the at-fault driver is uninsured or cannot be identified. Verify your specific coverage with your insurer.
How Can I Recover Damages from an Uninsured Motorist Accident in Illinois?
You may be able to recover damages through your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage with your own car insurance company. If your damages exceed your coverage limit, legal options may be pursued against the uninsured driver. Consult with Bolingbrook car accident lawyers for counsel.
How We Work for Your Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Claim
Dealing with insurance companies in car accident cases is never easy. But when the other driver lacks the coverage, it becomes even more challenging, as it leaves only one insurer to approach for compensation—your own.
There may be other ways to secure additional compensation from your insurance company beyond what your uninsured motorist coverage provides you, but it usually takes a fight. We are prepared to work diligently on your behalf and help you get the compensation you are entitled to collect.
What Damages Might I Recover?
We may help you pursue damages and compensation to cover both your economic and non-economic losses after a Bolingbrook uninsured motorist accident. Your award package may include money for:
Current and future medical bills
Lost wages
Reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Suit in Illinois?
According to the Code of Civil Procedure 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the statute of limitations for car accident lawsuits in Illinois is typically two years, but it may be longer or shorter, depending on the circumstances of the car accidents and your case.
Call Now to Speak with a Bolingbrook Car Accident Lawyer
Our legal team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers is ready to start working with you today. Call our office for a free case evaluation.
If you were involved in a car accident in Bolingbrook, IL involving an uninsured motorist, you could still be eligible for compensation.
$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.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
(312) 223-1700