Personal injury is an area of law that addresses disputes relate to cases where negligence played a role. Typically, the negligently injured plaintiff files a petition with the proper court of jurisdiction against the at-fault defendant in pursuit of compensation for financial and emotional losses.
Personal injury matters demand acute attention to detail, a strong command of civil litigation, and the experience to effectively navigate the negotiation process. A Chicago Heights personal injury lawyer from The Kryder Law Group can counsel you at every turning point while holding responsible parties accountable.
If you or a family member sustained significant trauma, severe injuries, or loss of life after an accident, you could discuss your options with a member of our legal team at The Kryder Law Group,.
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Comprehensive Legal Care for Chicago Heights
Filing a personal injury claim through the Illinois civil court system extends beyond filing the necessary paperwork. When you enlist the legal services of The Kryder Law Group, you are also leveraging the power of more than 30 years of combined aggregate experience to help you pursue your claims.
Our legal team can assist you or your loved ones in personal injury matters involving:
Every case we handle receives the fullest attention by a Chicago Heights personal injury attorney at every critical point. Our clients will never feel like they are an afterthought. The Kryder Law Group genuinely cares about your needs, and if we decide to take on your case, you become a member of a supportive, legal family.
Settlement or Lawsuit Value of a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois
In the legal context, “damages” is a term that refers to the financial compensation amount that a party of a lawsuit receives for his or her losses. While no amount of money can ever make up for severe injuries or the death of a loved one, filing a lawsuit is a significant step toward recuperating your financial losses while holding negligent parties accountable for their actions.
Before examining the types of damages available, it is essential to understand that a straight line formula does not currently exist to calculate the value of your Chicago Heights personal injury lawsuit. Since each case is unique, you should discuss your potential case value with a Chicago Heights injury lawyer at The Kryder Law Group. We consider every aspect of your case from a big-picture perspective to establish a fair number in your court petition.
There are two types of compensation for which you may be eligible: economic and non-economic damages. Here is what each category covers in greater detail:
Economic damages: Economic damages represent your measurable out-of-pocket costs related to your injuries. You can request financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, prescriptions, and wrongful death expenses, such as burial services.
Non-economic damages: Non-economic damages are the emotional losses related to your injuries and accident. You can request financial compensation for pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment, and loss of companionship in wrongful death claims.
In addition to requesting damages in your lawsuit, we can help you track and manage your costs. Individuals who are in the middle of ongoing treatment related to their injuries are often overwhelmed by the amount of documentation received in reference to their medical expenses and care. When you become a client of The Kryder Law Group, LLC, we handle this aspect for you so all you have to think about is recuperating.
Contingency Fees Make Legal Services Affordable
A primary concern for accident victims is figuring out how to afford a reputable Chicago Heights personal injury lawyer, like one of our team members at The Kryder Law Group. It is a valid worry, which is why we offer an alternative payment arrangement known as a contingency fee.
Contingency fee agreements work like this:
If we decide to represent your case, you sign our letter of representation without paying anything upfront.
The Kryder Law Group funds the expenses related to your lawsuit minus the initial filing fee of your petition, which is often less than $500.
After winning your case, we retain a reasonable percentage of the dollar amounts awarded to you.
If a court determines that you are not the prevailing party, then we do not receive any form of compensation from you whatsoever. It is an arrangement that makes legal care more affordable to injured parties while providing massive incentives for our personal injury attorneys in terms of pursuing your claims effectively.
Speak with a Chicago Heights Personal Injury Attorney Today
Illinois law imposes a two-year deadline to file a lawsuit against negligent parties, starting from the date of your injury. Missing this deadline can affect your ability to file a claim and receive compensation related to your financial and emotional losses.
At The Kryder Law Group, we are empathetic to the challenges you are facing at this point in your life. Our legal team members seek to improve your quality of life using every resource available. You can contact our office for an initial consultation if you are interested in working with a Chicago Heights personal injury lawyer. Call us today.
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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.
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!
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