If you have been seriously injured in an accident in Skokie, IL, a Skokie personal injury lawyer can help. The personal injury attorneys at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers represent seriously injured clients Cook County and throughout Illinois.
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What Is My Skokie Personal Injury Case Worth?
All personal injury cases are unique; an experienced personal injury attorney will determine the worth of your personal injury lawsuit by considering:
the severity of your injuries,
the impact on your life and livelihood, and
the amount of insurance coverage available.
Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents in Skokie
There are various types of personal injury accidents that our law firm regularly handles including:
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Slip and Fall Accidents
Dog Bite Accidents
Workplace Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Each of these accidents can result in serious injuries with long-lasting consequences for injured victims. Our team of Skokie personal injury lawyers has seen the physical, emotional, and financial toll that these accidents can have on victims and their families, so we work tirelessly to recover maximum compensation for their losses.
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer in Skokie Do?
A personal injury lawyer in Skokie advocates for clients injured by someone else’s negligence whether the incident involved a car accident or other mishap. They guide clients through legal processes to secure compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses.
A personal injury lawyer handles various tasks related to injury cases including:
Conducting thorough investigations into the accident, interviewing witnesses, and gathering evidence to identify the at-fault party
Consulting with medical experts and reviewing medical records to determine the extent and impact of the client’s injuries
Negotiating with the insurance company on behalf of the client to secure fair compensation
Emotional trauma including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What Compensation Can I Receive in a Personal Injury Case?
In a personal injury case, the victim may be entitled to seek compensation for:
Medical expenses, including past and future medical bills for medical attention
Lost wages and future earning potential
Property damage
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress and mental anguish
The Benefits of Hiring a Skokie Personal Injury Lawyer
When Can a Skokie Personal Injury Lawyer Not Help Me?
Personal injury lawyers provide important services, but sometimes their help may be limited or unavailable. For example:
If the injury is not due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing.
If the statute of limitations for a claim has expired, a personal injury lawyer cannot take legal action for the client to pursue compensation.
If the injured party was involved in illegal activities at the time of the accident.
Contact a Skokie Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an accident in Skokie, don’t hesitate to seek legal help. Our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers is dedicated to defending accident victims’ legal rights, getting them on track to recovery.
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We offer free consultations to give potential clients the opportunity to speak with attorneys to learn their legal options and have their questions answered.
Get help from a Skokie personal injury lawyer when you've been seriously injured by someone else's negligence.
$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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