Illinois Car Accident Lawyer

It only takes a moment for a car accident to happen. The effects, though, can last forever. An accident can result in severe injury, or even take the life of a loved one. When something has happened to you, make sure you work with an experienced Chicago car accident attorney to understand your options.

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At Tschiggfrie Legal, our personal injury attorneys in Chicago, have years of experience representing injured victims and their families. Clients know that while they focus on getting better they can trust us with their case.

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Car Accident Liability

If your legal counsel can establish negligence on the part of another driver, your claim has a better chance for success. After the attorney has obtained enough evidence to show a wrong, he or she will start the process of seeking compensation from the other driver or their insurance company.

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Common Illinois Car Accident Injuries 

• Spine and Back damage

• TBI

• Burns

• Amputations

• Fractured and broken bones

• Internal bleeding

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Damage to organ

• Death

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Illinois Negligence Laws and Car Accidents

It can come as a surprise to learn that if you contributed to the cause of the wreck you can still file a claim for an auto accident. While filing claims, Illinois and Chicago's residents are subject to a modified Comparative Negligence Law. Essentially, this means that if you are partly at fault, you will seek compensation but the reward would be limited by the percentage of the fault.

You should bear in mind that Illinois has a liability rate of 49 percent. When you surpass that percentage of liability, you will no longer be able to make your claim and you yourself may also be the target of a claim. 

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Dealing with the Insurance Companies

It is difficult to handle an insurance company without a lawyer. The insurance company is likely to make every effort to downplay your injuries and damage to property to reduce the amount of compensation you owe.

A simple solution is to tell the insurance company that you've hired an attorney. Tell the insurers to contact your attorney, who would know just what to do to make sure that after your car accident you are not the victim of shady insurance schemes.

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Car Accident Injury Compensation

If you are injured in a car accident, you need to be compensated for your medical bills, your time off from work, your pain and suffering, and your disability is all part of your personal injury case. Our lawyers will make all efforts that you require compensation for all the losses and damages incurred as a result of the car accident.

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Experienced In All Types Of Car Accidents

At Tschiggfrie Legal, our car accident lawyers based in Illinois have expertise in handling all forms of motor vehicle accident cases. Drunk driving, uninsured/underinsured, hit-and-run accidents, claims for bad faith insurance, car failures, and distracted driving included. We work with a variety of specialists in medical and vehicle accidents to determine the impact of brain damage, spinal cord paralysis, broken bones, and serious internal damage on your life. This gives us the ability to support your rights aggressively against the other side.

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