When what begins as a routine day ends in a hospital, it can be difficult to process how quickly life changes. Fortunately, most injuries heal and we move on, but even minor injuries are expensive and painful. More serious or catastrophic injuries aren’t always something we move on from but instead are left with life-altering adverse effects. While recovering financial compensation in a personal injury claim doesn’t erase the injury, it does address the financial impacts and also provides injury victims with a sense of justice.
If someone else’s careless or reckless behavior caused you injury, contact the Portage Park personal injury lawyers at Smith LaCien LLP to schedule a free case consultation.
The Portage Park injury attorneys at Smith LaCien LLP are among the most respected attorneys in the Illinois legal community with an astonishing $2.5 billion in favorable verdicts for our clients. We offer your case the following:
We never charge upfront fees to injury victims because we understand that you did not prepare for this injury. We offer free consultations and contingency-based payment so we assume all financial risk and you only pay us after we obtain your settlement or jury award.
Our personal injury law firm in Portage Park handles many types of personal injury claims, always with an individualized strategy for the best possible results according to the unique circumstances of each case. We successfully navigate cases such as the following:
When an injury impacts your health and well-being, your family’s future depends on the outcome of a personal injury compensation claim. No one should navigate this challenging endeavor alone. An assertive Portage Park personal injury attorney safeguarding your rights is the best way to move forward.
Serious injuries require costly medical treatment—often at the same time that you have missed paychecks or may be unable to return to work at all. A successful personal injury claim in Illinois brings compensation for common damages that apply in many cases such as the following:
Sometimes additional damages apply, such as loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, or the loss of one of the senses. In order to recover damages, a personal injury claim generally must be filed within two years.
Most personal injury claims are made against the appropriate insurance company rather than trying to recover compensation directly from the at-fault party who may have insufficient resources. Insurance companies, such as auto insurance after a car accident or commercial liability insurance after a slip-and-fall accident, often find reasons to dispute, delay, deny, or undervalue claims. A personal injury lawyer prepares every case as though for trial and sometimes takes the case to court if the insurance company wrongfully denies the claim. Your Portage Park personal injury lawyer will do the following:
Nearly 94% of personal injury cases end with a settlement, but if your case goes to court, your Portage Park personal injury attorney from Smith LaCien will ensure that you are well-prepared and achieve the best possible results.
Don’t try to navigate this challenging undertaking without skilled representation, especially while serious injuries leave you vulnerable and can make accepting a low settlement offer seem tempting. Instead, reach out to a strong ally at Smith LaCien LLP. Call our Portage Park injury lawyers at (312) 509-8900 to get started.
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