If you have sustained serious injuries due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your pain and suffering. In such cases, it is important to seek the help of a Wheeling personal injury lawyer from our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers who can protect your rights and fight for the justice you deserve.
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What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
An Il personal injury lawyer, insurance company, or judge will take factors into account when valuing a case including:
The extent and severity of your injuries
Cost of medical treatment, including future care needs
Lost income and earning potential
Pain and suffering endured due to the accident
Types of Personal Injury Accidents We Handle in Wheeling, IL
Personal injury law covers incidents and accidents due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness that cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm. Each attorney in our firm handles various personal injury cases for injured victims, including:
motor vehicle accidents, including automobile and truck accidents
motorcycle accidents,
medical malpractice cases,
nursing home abuse and neglect,
slip and fall accidents,
wrongful death lawsuits,
dog bites,
birth injuries,
product liability cases, and more.
Common Types of Injuries in Personal Injury Claims
Some common types of injuries that may result from personal injury accidents include:
What Are the Benefits of Working with a Personal Injury Attorney?
A skilled personal injury lawyer can greatly boost your chances of getting fair compensation. They handle the legal complexities, negotiate with insurance companies, and, if needed, make a strong case in court.
With a personal injury lawyer managing your claim, you can concentrate on your recovery.
Can I Represent Myself in a Personal Injury Case?
Handling a personal injury case on your own isn’t recommended because the legal process is complex and requires legal know-how. Without personal injury attorneys’ help, accident victims might miss out on full compensation or make costly errors.
When Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Not Help Me?
There are some instances where a personal injury lawyer may not be able to assist you:
The bodily injury sustained did not justify legal action.
You have already accepted a settlement offer from an insurance company.
Do I have to Go to Court for a Personal Injury Case?
No, most personal injury cases are settled outside of court through negotiations without a personal injury lawsuit, but your lawyer will prepare to go to trial if needed.
Contact a Wheeling Personal Injury Lawyer Today
At our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, we understand the toll a personal injury accident can have on your life. Our experienced attorneys work diligently for justice for Wheeling injury victims to recover financial compensation for them.
Get help from a Wheeling, IL personal injury lawyer when you've been 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!
(312) 223-1700