Skokie, IL Accident Attorney

If you've been involved in a car accident or some other accident resulting in injury you probably have lots of questions. Most people who get hurt have a lot of questions.

Some of those case questions probably include who should I see for a doctor? How will I pay my medical bills? Who will be found responsible for my injuries? What if my injuries never heal? What if I'm missing time from work? Who is the right personal injury attorney to help me with my car crash case?

These sorts of questions are normal and are to be expected. My firm has helped thousands of car accident victims over the years. We make sure that our clients get a full recovery for their injuries. We make sure that they get paid for their lost wages and we make sure that all of their medical bills are paid for. And, most of our cases settle quickly and with zero fuss and hassle for our clients.

Thanks to the power of technology, we can see people in any Skokie, IL location for any Skokie, IL car accident or other kind of injury. It is rare indeed that anyone needs to see me in my office. And I travel and visit people in their homes or in nearby restaurants. We also leverage the power of the Internet and zoom and doc you sign and other technologies so that collecting information on your case and resolving it for maximum value is fast and easy for you.

Injury Stats for Skokie, IL

Neck and back injuries are the most common following a car accident. In most cases, rear-end collisions and side impacts are to blame. Moving violently backwards, forwards, or sideways will result in them. Over 35s or those with prior back or neck injuries are more likely to suffer new injuries in a Skokie, IL car accident.

The neck and back are often injured in the same way, whether through short-term muscle strains or more severe long-term conditions. A doctor should be consulted for any injury, regardless of how minor or severe it is.

The best doctor to choose after a car accident is one who has experience handling car accident injury claims. Therefore, your doctor will record all of the information in your medical record that your insurance company will need to process your claim. A doctor should be honest with you and communicate with you well. It is not fair for you to be treated by a doctor who doesn't spend time with you or explain your injuries or treatment plan. If you want your case to succeed, you need a doctor who communicates with you and your lawyer.

We can help you to know whether your doctor has a good reputation for knowing how to handle car crash cases and whether he is willing to cooperate with their injured patient.  Give our Skokie, IL Personal Injury Law Firm a call at 312-500-4500 to talk about it for free.

How Long Does it Take for a Skokie, IL Car Accident to Be Settled?

Almost everyone involved in a motor vehicle accident asks me this question. Some cases can be resolved quickly. Others can take years.

People don't realize that we cannot begin to solve or settle your case until after you've seen your doctor. You'll have to do this until you have healed as much as you can. Ideally, this means you will no longer be in pain. As a result of a permanent injury, you may have a permanent disability as well as permanent pain in your body.

It makes sense if you think about it. In Skokie, IL, we would not settle a car accident injury case until we know the full extent of your injuries. You should also tell us if you need surgery, for instance. My advice to a client who needs surgery is to wait until after the surgery and after they are fully recovered. Sometimes one surgery requires another. One surgery may not fix the problem. Even if all goes well during surgery, you may still suffer permanent damage.

A permanent serious injury is worth much more than a temporary minor injury. Before settling this case, we must thoroughly investigate this and make sure you receive all necessary medical care.

Because of this, there is no easy way to predict how long a case will take to settle. My office, however, is very aggressive, and I have a fully trained staff who understand that getting you your money as soon as possible is a very high priority. Most of our cases are settled within a year of the crash or shortly thereafter. I'll match those numbers with any other car accident attorney. We deliver a great service quickly and maximize value for our clients.

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What is My Skokie, IL Car Accident Worth?

The seriousness and permanence of your injuries and how much medical care you get directly impact the value of your car accident injury case. Basically, the more serious and permanent your injuries and the more medical care you get, the more valuable the case is. If your injuries only lasted a short amount of time and you got little medical care, your case probably has a lower value.

That shouldn't discourage you. Getting medical care and legal representation right after a car accident is the smartest thing you can do. That's because at the beginning of a case you don't know how serious your injuries are going to be or how long they might last. I've represented hundreds of people who waited to talk to a doctor or lawyer and it ultimately hurt their case. They didn't think they were hurt that bad or they thought that their neck or back pain or their shoulder or knee pain would just go away over time so they didn't want to go through the bother of seeing a doctor. That's a huge mistake. It's also a mistake to avoid talking to a lawyer.

Many insurance companies who represent auto insurance who represent people who cause injuries in a car accident hire lawyers and claims adjusters to trick injured people into saying or doing things that hurt the value of their case. Occasionally, I will run into a person who has even signed away all of their rights without knowing it. This is terrible.

I offer a free consultation for people so that they will know their rights and know whether they have a strong case or a case with some challenges.

Based on my over 20 years of experience helping people in Skokie, IL car accidents, here's what I can tell you:

A very small case will also often settle for four or five figures. A middle-of-the-road car accident case can settle for high five figures or lower six figures. A very serious car accident case can settle for mid to high six figures or even seven or eight figures depending on how much insurance there is and how serious the injuries are.

I hope you can see that early on in a case you will not know how big the case is. It will take some time for the doctors to tell us how serious your injuries are and for us to know whether you are recovering or whether you are likely to have permanent problems. However, it's a good idea to get a lawyer right away so that they can position your case for maximum value and maximum strength right from the beginning. Failing to hire a lawyer or at least consult with a lawyer is one of the worst things you can do if you're in a situation of a car accident in Skokie, IL.

Please don't fall for insurance company tricks. Call our Skokie, IL Personal Injury Law Firm right away for a free consultation at 312-500-4500.