If you or a loved one has been in a highway accident in Chicago, consult a Chicago highway accident lawyer with experience navigating the legal system and advocating for your rights. Our car accident law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, has experienced attorneys dedicated to helping highway accident victims get the compensation they deserve.
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What Causes Chicago Car Accidents on the Highway?
A highway car accident in Chicago can happen for a variety of reasons. Some common causes of motor vehicle accidents include:
Distracted driving—activities like texting, talking on the phone, eating, and adjusting music or navigation systems.
Exceeding speed limits.
Reckless driving involves aggressive actions like lane weaving, tailgating, and ignoring traffic signals.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Fatigued driving, particularly common among truck and commercial drivers.
Poor maintenance and equipment failures.
How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
A Chicago car accident lawyer considers factors like the severity of your injuries, the amount of your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering to determine the value of your personal injury claim.
Are Interstate Highways More Dangerous than State Highways?
Interstate highways—freeways—are usually larger and have higher speed limits than state highways. One might think they are more dangerous, but according to Illinois Department of Transportation(IDOT), in the first three quarters of 2024, there were 102 traffic deaths on Illinois interstates, compared with 243 deaths on state and US routes, and 261 deaths on city streets.
What Type of Compensation Can I Recover After a Highway Accident?
The type of compensation you can recover after a highway accident will depend on the specific circumstances at the accident scene and your unique case. Some common types of compensation for a motor vehicle accident include:
Medical expenses—both current and future costs from accident-related injuries.
You may recover lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working.
Compensation for pain and suffering covers the physical and emotional distress.
Reimbursement is available for vehicle or personal property damage.
Family members may seek compensation for a loved one’s wrongful death in a highway accident.
What If I Was Partially at Fault for the Highway Accident?
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule for auto accidents, meaning that as long as you are less than 51% at fault, you can recover compensation. However, your recovery amount may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. Chicago car accident lawyers are your best source for evaluating your individual car accident case.
What Will a Highway Car Accident Attorney Do for Me?
An experienced car accident lawyer will handle all aspects of your case:
Investigating your car crash by collecting evidence, analyzing reports and records, interviewing witnesses, and, if needed, recreating the accident.
Negotiating with insurance companies to secure a fair settlement to cover medical bills and other expenses; an insurance company can attempt to deny your Chicago car accident claim or minimize payouts.
Representing clients’ car accident cases in court to secure fair compensation if a settlement isn’t adequate.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one has suffered highway car accident injuries in Chicago, contact our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers.
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We offer a free consultation to prospective clients; a meeting with a Chicago car accident attorney to review your case and explain your legal options.
We are committed to fighting for justice and securing maximum compensation for car accident victims whose severe injuries were caused by a negligent at-fault driver.
If you or a loved one has been in a highway accident in Chicago, consult a Chicago highway accident lawyer.
$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.
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