Automobile Accidents
Automobile accidents are often just that …unfortunate accidents. But in Illinois, an injured person can receive compensation if it can be proven that the person who caused the accident was negligent or careless, and contributed to the cause of injury.
We’re often asked …
What if I have a pre-existing condition made worse by an accident?
What if the person who caused the accident doesn’t have insurance?
Should I give a tape recorded statement to another’s insurance company?
These are some of the difficult questions that can overwhelm an injured person soon after an auto accident. A qualified auto accident attorney can help you navigate safely through these and other issues, and should be consulted immediately if medical bills are expected to be greater than $3000, or an injury is expected to last more than a week or two.
The longer a person waits to retain an attorney, the greater the risk of fading or degrading physical evidence. Over time, witnesses have difficulty recalling specific detail that may be vital to your case.
Even if you believe your accident to be minor in nature, you should keep good records, including:
- Dates and context of all conversations with insurance companies and the names of the representatives you spoke with (never agree to a recorded conversation without first consulting an attorney)
- Emergency visits or follow up medical exams (dates, prognosis and treatments, and treating physicians)
- Obtain a copy of your police report.
A free consultation with our attorneys can help ease your fears and protect your rights. If appropriate, we’ll arrange for an immediate investigation while evidence is fresh, including statements from witnesses and the Defendant, and photographs of the scene and the vehicles involved.
For a free consultation to discuss your accident, please call our Chicago office at (312) 372-8822, or Joliet, (815) 723-8822.
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