Franklin Park Car Accident Lawyers

Personal Injury Attorneys Helping Motor Vehicle Collision Victims in Franklin Park, IL

Did you know that an average of 6 million car accidents happen annually in the U.S.? Around 300,000 of those collisions happen in Illinois, injuring or killing drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. These crashes also impact many victims' quality of life and cost millions in property damage.

You probably know that you may qualify to obtain compensation for your losses if another driver causes a car accident, but are you aware of the potential challenges you could face? A personal injury lawyer at Kaiser Law with experience handling car accident claims can help you overcome these challenges and fight to ensure that you obtain maximum compensation.

How Car Accident Claims Work

The first step toward receiving compensation is usually filing an insurance claim against the at-fault party's auto insurance policy. That insurer may make a settlement offer, but the proposed payout amounts are typically less than you deserve. You can negotiate with the company to obtain a higher settlement.

In too many cases, liable insurance companies do not cooperate because they do not want to pay fairly. You can file a civil lawsuit to let a judge or jury decide the outcome of your case as long as the applicable filing deadline has not passed. In Illinois, the statute of limitations is two years, although some exceptions apply.

Working with a qualified car accident lawyer can dramatically increase your chances of obtaining a favorable case outcome. We have decades of experience handling all kinds of motor vehicle collision cases, including those involving:

• Dangerous highways
• Distracted drivers
• Drunk drivers
• Head-on crashes
• Rear-end collisions
• Uber, Lyft, limo, and rideshare accidents
• Uninsured and underinsured drivers

Every case is unique and may have various challenges. When you work with the Kaiser Law legal team, you do not have to face these issues alone.

Explaining Negligence

In legal matters, negligence is a failure to act as a reasonable person would in the same situation. Every driver who gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle has a duty of care to drive safely and avoid harming others. Although negligence in car crashes often applies to drivers, other parties may also share a degree of fault. When you can prove negligence, you may have grounds to file a claim for compensation.

Challenges in Illinois Car Accident Claims

When you speak with our firm during your free consultation, we will explain the case-specific challenges that may apply to your accident claim.

Car Accident Investigations

You cannot expect an insurer to pay you based only on an accusation of fault. You need evidence that supports your claim. A thorough investigation is often necessary to gather this evidence, and many people do not have the resources or legal knowledge to conduct a proper investigation. Our team can ensure that your accident will be properly investigated and that all relevant evidence will be preserved.

Illinois Modified Comparative Negligence

There is more than one at-fault party in many car accidents. Each party receives an assigned percentage of fault. It is vital that your assigned percentage is fair and accurate because it determines whether you can obtain compensation from other guilty parties and how much you will be eligible to receive. In Illinois, your degree of fault must be less than 51 percent to file a claim. That same percentage will reduce your payout. For example, if you are assigned 20 percent of the fault for an accident, your compensation will be reduced by 20 percent.

Insurance Company Tactics

Liable insurance companies may use various tactics to minimize how much they must pay, such as:

• Asking you to shoulder more than your share of the blame for causing the accident
• Using anything you say in a recorded statement as an admission of fault
• Tricking you into signing documents that damage your claim
• Denying your claim in bad faith
• Offering low settlement amounts

Your car accident attorney can handle all communications with insurance companies to keep them from taking advantage of you.

Contact Our Franklin Park, Illinois Car Accident Attorneys

If you sustain injuries in a car accident caused by someone else's negligence, you need an advocate to protect your right to receive fair compensation. Kaiser Law will fight to help you obtain the highest amount possible, and you will not pay any fees unless we win. When you work with us, you will get the power and resources of a large firm, but you can always expect the personal attention you deserve. For assistance with a Franklin Park, IL, car accident claim, contact us at 630-274-4400 today. Hablamos Español.