Serious injuries can arise at any time and in virtually any circumstance, and when your life is suddenly thrown off track by an injury that is somebody else’s fault, you may have legal recourse to collect the compensation you need if you cannot work in the capacity that you once did.
Our team at The Kryder Law Group can help if you have been personally injured or have lost a loved one and want to pursue financial damages from responsible parties. Call our firm to discuss your case with a Park Forest personal injury lawyer.
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No Two Personal Injury Claims Are the Same
Serious personal injuries can and do arise from a variety of different scenarios. Our Park Forest personal injury attorneys handle cases that include (but are not limited to):
If you have been injured or lost a loved one due and believe that someone’s negligence was the cause or main contributing factor, we want to hear from you. We may be able to help you craft a case in pursuit of financial damages for your losses.
What a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do for You
The state of Illinois typically imposes a statute of limitations on your ability to sue a negligent party. For personal injury claims in Park Forest, that window is generally two years from the date on which your or your loved one’s accident occurred.
A lawyer can help ensure that you file all necessary paperwork in a timely fashion so that you remain eligible for the compensation that you are entitled to. In addition, our team will:
Come to you to discuss how your injuries or your loved one’s death occurred, and who you believe is at fault.
Consult medical professionals regarding your injuries and obtain documentation for use at trial or settlement negotiations.
Collect all evidence of the accident and/or the circumstances that caused your injuries, including video, photographs, and police reports.
Interview eyewitnesses, particularly those who can attest that the liable party contributed to your injuries in some way.
Initiate legal proceedings and handle all legal responsibilities required to pursue compensation on your behalf.
Handle all correspondence with the defendant’s legal team, including negotiation of any settlement they may offer.
Ensure that your rights are protected from our initial meeting through the completion of a judgment or settlement.
A lawyer can shoulder the legal burden of pursuing the damages you require while you focus completely on your recovery.
Proving Fault in Your Personal Injury Case
One of the primary responsibilities of your Park Forest injury lawyer will be to prove in court that the defendant in your case somehow caused your losses. We will aim to do this through a four-step process that includes:
1.) Establishing that the defendant in your case owed you a duty of care
Whether your case involves a motor vehicle accident, a premises liability claim, or any other circumstance that warrants a personal injury claim, odds are that the defendant owed you a duty of care. Illinois state law mandates that nobody put others at an unreasonable level of risk. This is referred to as one’s duty of care.
2.) Showing that the defendant breached their duty of care to you
A breach of duty of care can take several different forms—a driver tailgating or a landlord who allows his building to fall into disrepair are two examples—and these dangerous acts often constitute a breach of the duty of care statute.
3.) Establishing that the breach caused your injuries
For example, if a motorist was speeding and therefore could not brake in time to avoid colliding with your car, we could show that the initial breach of care directly caused your injuries.
4.) Calculating and lobbying the court for damages
At this point, we will calculate the sum of the losses you have incurred because of the defendant’s negligent actions and ask that the court assign you damages to be paid by the defendant.
If your case is successful, you could be entitled to damages that compensate you for your losses.
Damages You May Be Awarded in a Personal Injury Claim
If a jury finds in your favor or you reach a settlement with the defendant, you may collect personal injury compensation for your losses. Each case is different, but damages awarded could cover:
Emergency transportation for injuries sustained in the accident.
The cost of any emergency medical care you required.
The cost of your hospital stay in the wake of the accident.
Any ongoing rehabilitation required because of your injuries and the cost of transportation to rehab appointments.
The cost of any scans, tests, surgeries, or other procedures required because of the accident.
Beyond medical bills, you may incur indirect losses that you could be compensated for. These may include:
Diminished earning capacity
Lost wages
Long-term disability
Pain and suffering
It is important to reiterate that each case is different, and the damages you could be awarded will depend directly on the circumstances of your case and the evidence against the defendant.
Do Not Wait to Call a Park Forest Personal Injury Attorney
You must be mindful of the statute of limitations on personal injury claims in Illinois. Although there may be exceptions to the two-year window to bring legal action, it is important to call an accident lawyer and get your personal injury lawsuit started as soon as possible. The sooner you call, the sooner you may be able to collect any damages you may be owed.
Call our team today to discuss the specifics of your case and how we may be able to help. Our Park Forest personal injury lawyers want to hear from you regardless of the time that has passed since you or your loved one’s accident.
Park Forest Personal Injury 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.
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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