Drunk Driving —Every half-hour, someone dies in an alcohol-related car crash. In a lawsuit arising from a drunk driving accident, both the intoxicated driver and the bar or social host who allowed the driver to drink to excess may be responsible for injuries and damages. Because we are aware of the many laws governing legal responsibility, we can help you identify who might be held responsible for your injuries, including people or businesses you might not have considered.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death means the death of a person is caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default. If this case happened in Illinois, you can conduct a wrongful death claim. The most common wrongful death cases in Illinois are...
In some instances, regardless of the nature of your injury or the amount of your medical bills and lost income, you will want to hire a lawyer or law firm because an insurance company or government agency simply refuses to make a fair settlement offer. In these cases, something—what lawyers can get minus the fee charged to get it—is better than nothing.
If you have been in an automobile accident, you need a personal injury attorney with experience, dedication, and resources to help you fight for your rights. Generally speaking, drivers must use “reasonable care under the circumstances.” The failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence under the law. A negligent driver who causes an accident may have to pay compensation to victims of the accident who were injured through the driver’s negligence. The injured party (plaintiff) must show that the other driver (defendant) was negligent, that the negligence caused the accident, and that the accident caused the plaintiff’s injuries.