At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers in Burbank, Illinois we are dedicated to helping accident victims recover from their injuries. Our experienced personal injury attorneys provide compassionate legal guidance to clients in Burbank and throughout Illinois who have been seriously injured in an accident.
We understand that being involved in a traumatic accident can turn your life upside down. That’s why our personal injury lawyers work tirelessly to build a strong case on your behalf so you can seek the compensation you deserve for your medical bills and expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, emotional distress, and more.
We offer a free consultation to discuss your case, answer your questions, and suggest a strategy to address your unique situation.
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Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents in Burbank, Illinois
Our personal injury law firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases in Burbank, including:
Auto Accidents
A car accident is the leading cause of injury and death in Burbank, IL.
Motorcycle Accidents
A particularly dangerous and deadly type of accident and another leading cause of fatalities.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents usually involve serious or catastrophic injuries due to lack of protection.
Slip and Fall Accidents
These accidents often result in painful, debilitating injuries, particularly for older adults.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are usually the most vulnerable victims on our roads and suffer great injuries when involved in an accident.
Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
These accidents often cause the worst types of trauma due to the vehicle’s size and weight compared other vehicles on the road.
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse or neglect is any type of harm — including physical or emotional injuries, sexual assault, or financial exploitation — that comes to elderly residents in long-term care facilities.
Wrongful Death
A family may be able to recover compensation if their loved one died due to the fault or negligence of another.
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims?
The most common types of personal injury claims in Burbank and throughout Illinois are:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Premises Liability
Wrongful Death
What is the difference Between Economic and Non-Economic Damages?
Economic damages are typically easily quantifiable monetary losses that a person has suffered as the result of a personal injury. These costs can include medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and future earnings related to an injury.
Non-economic damages refer more to the emotional trauma associated with an accident such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.
Common Types of Injuries in Personal Injury Claims
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, we understand that the injuries resulting from an accident can be devastating and life-altering. We are prepared to help you pursue compensation for any type of injury, including:
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TMI’s) – can cause cognitive impairments, memory loss, speech problems, anxiety or depression.
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI’s) – include paralysis and other mobility issues.
Broken Bones – which may require surgery or long periods of rehabilitation.
Soft Tissue Injuries – such as whiplash or strains that can take months to heal.
Burns/Scarring – which can cause severe pain, disfigurement, and emotional distress.
Internal Injuries – such as internal bleeding or organ damage.
What to Do After a Serious Injury in Burbank
The attorneys at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers understand that after an accident you may be feeling overwhelmed. That’s why we recommend that you take the following steps:
Seek immediate medical attention-even if you don’t feel any pain or think your injuries are minor, it is important to be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible;
Take photos of the accident scene and any visible injuries;
Write down details about how the accident happened while they are still fresh in your mind;
Collect contact information from witnesses or anyone else who may have seen the accident;
Do not make any statements before consulting with your lawyer;
Make no posting on social media-a post from you can be used against you in a court of law;
Contact an experienced personal injury attorney.
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, our attorneys have decades of experience helping clients in Burbank seek compensation for their injuries.
What Are the Most Painful Injuries?
The most painful injuries can be both physical and emotional in nature. Some of the most common physical injuries that cause pain include:
If you have been seriously injured in an accident, it is important to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. A personal injury attorney can handle all aspects of your case including:
helping you understand your legal rights and options,
gathering evidence to support your claim,
accessing medical experts and others who can provide testimony if needed, and
negotiating with the insurance companies on your behalf, and fight for maximum compensation.
With The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers you will benefit from our decades of experience representing injured accident victims.
Do I Have To Go To Court?
The vast majority of personal injury claims do not go to court and are instead resolved through out-of-court settlements. If the insurance company is unwilling to offer a full fair compensation or settlement, however, your attorney may recommend taking your claim to court.
Can I Represent Myself in a Personal Injury Case?
It is possible to represent yourself in a personal injury case without the benefit of personal injury lawyers, but it is not recommended. Personal injury law can be complicated process and involve many complex legal issues including negotiating with insurance companies.
An experienced personal injury attorney from the law offices of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you navigate these complexities and ensure that your rights are protected.
When Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Not Help Me?
If your injury was not caused by someone else’s negligence, then a personal injury lawyer cannot help you. If your injury was the result of an intentional or criminal act, then it may be more appropriate to seek legal counsel from a criminal defense attorney. Furthermore, if an insurance company has already offered you a settlement and you have accepted it, then there is no need to consult a personal injury lawyer.
Types of Compensation for a Personal Injury Victim
If you have been seriously injured in an accident, you may be entitled to seek compensation for losses such as:
Medical Expenses
Lost Income
Pain and Suffering
Property Damage
What Personal Injury Cases Pay the Largest Settlements in Illinois?
The largest settlements are typically awarded to victims of catastrophic injuries such as brain, spinal cord, burn, or paralysis injuries. Catastrophic injuries often require long-term medical care and may result in disability or disfigurement. Other types of cases that may result in significant compensatory damages include wrongful death, birth injury, defective products liability, and pharmaceutical injury cases.
What Factors Determine What My Case Worth?
There are several factors that will affect the value of your personal injury claim including:
The severity of your personal injuries;
Medical costs associated with the personal injury itself;
Any lost wages or future earning potential, and more.
When you work with personal injury lawyers from The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, you can be assured that your claim is in good hands.
Contact a Burbank Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an accident in Burbank, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help. Our personal injury lawyers understand the complexities of personal injury law and personal injury lawyers will fight aggressively to get you the justice that you deserve.
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$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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