When you or a family member is injured in an accident or due to the negligence of another person or corporation, you may have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. A personal injury case will allow you to pursue monetary damages and compensation from the negligent party responsible. The goal of our Chicago personal injury attorneys is to maximize the value of each claim to the fullest extent of the law in Illinois.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC has collected more than $250 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. All of the cases are handled on a contingency fee basis; there is never a legal fee charged until there is a recovery for you. Personal injury law is all we do.
After a serious accident involving an injury or death, you are faced with many questions about the incident itself. You will likely face questions about what to do and how to proceed. At some point, you may be seeking the services of a personal injury attorney.
The lawyer you chose to represent you and advocate for your best interests will have an impact on your ultimate recovery and the time it takes to get your case resolved. Put simply, the selection of a trial lawyer is an important decision.
We are Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys who put Your Interests First & Foremost
As established Chicago personal injury lawyers that handle complex cases, we know that the time following an incident can bring on many stressors due to the medical and financial uncertainty that accompanies an injury to yourself or your family. We will guide you through the difficult times towards a sense of stability and normalcy in your life.
From the time we begin working on your case, our focus is on you and your case to ensure the best possible outcome. Nothing else. Your case will be handled with the expertise and compassion it deserves. The 'Rosenfeld Difference' means:
An Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Your personal injury claim will be handled by an experienced Chicago accident attorney who has worked on similar matters and has intimate knowledge of Illinois courts. We will guide you every step of the way towards the successful resolution of your case.
Clear Legal Fees A legal fee is never charged until we secure a recovery for you. This is our guarantee.
A Personal Injury Legal Team Effort A team of accident investigators, nurses, and doctors are ready to assist with your case at any time.
Open Communication with Our Law Firm When you contact our office, your call or email will be returned the same day.
A Tradition of Excellence We are selective in the clients we accept. This allows our experienced personal injury lawyer to devote maximum attention to you. Take comfort in the fact that your case will be handled by a law firm with decades of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. You are working with an elite team that is consistently rated as one of the best personal injury law firms in Chicago.
We invite you to contact a Chicago injury lawyer with Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC for a free review of your legal rights and options for recovery following a serious injury or wrongful death matter that occurred anywhere in the State of Illinois.
Our Chicago accident law firm has resolved hundreds of car accident injury cases. Our personal injury attorneys are familiar with the causes of these accidents, the insurance companies frequently involved and how to maximize your recovery. When it comes to severe injury and wrongful death automobile accident cases, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is ready to serve you and your family. Some of our auto accident cases involve:
Nursing homes are an essential component of medical care for patients who require short-term or long-term care. By law, nursing home facilities must provide the highest level of care to their residents. Unfortunately, many facilities are more focused on maximizing their profitability than providing the care that their residents require. We have a team of nursing home abuse lawyers and medical professionals who work together to bring to light nursing home abuse and negligence cases in Chicago and across Illinois. Examples of our current nursing home negligence litigation:
Nearly 100,000 people die every year due to medical malpractice and the negligent care of a physician or hospital staff. Thousands more patients have had their lives forever changed due to an injury sustained. Illinois law has established that a victim of negligent medical care carries the burden of proving the care they received was not up to the standard of care in the community. Assuming this threshold can be met, an individual can recover damages related to their tangible medical expenses, lost wages and intangible losses (pain, disability) under Illinois law. Common situations involving medical negligence include:
When a physician fails to identify a complication during prenatal visits or competently respond to fetal distress during the labor and delivery process, the child may be irreversibly harmed. At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC we have helped families identify situations where medical negligence is responsible for a birth injury to their child. We have a network of experts in all fields of medicine who we have drawn upon to prove your case and substantiate damages to provide for your child's future care requirements.
Learn more about our birth injury law practice below:
Truck accidents can be complicated and frequently involve multiple parties including trucking companies, drivers, logistic companies, and corporate product manufacturers and distributors. We have a proven track record of obtaining maximum compensation for people injured in collisions with trucks. When significant damages and fatalities are involved, we have a network of expert witnesses, such as economists and life care planners to assist in educating a judge and jury about the impact of the injury. Our experience handling semi-truck crash cases allow us to anticipate how many of these truck accident injury cases are defended by corporate defendants. Examples of our current commercial vehicle accident cases include:
Every day skilled workers and trades professionals head off to work with the goal of putting in a full day's worth of work to support their families. In the industrial setting, when corporations put a premium on profits over employee safety, basic safeguards and basic common sense may be ignored, resulting in situations where workers are seriously injured. We represent Illinois employees in workers' compensation cases and other types of job-related injury and work accident cases. Our Chicago accident law firm appreciates the broad impact a work accident can have on a family and do everything possible to secure a recovery for the immediate and future costs related to medical bills, lost wages, disability, and pain.
For additional information on workers’ compensation and work injury law, visit the resources below:
As a guest of a hotel, business, or home, you have a right to expect that the property is safe and well maintained. Unfortunately, when building codes are not followed and maintenance is neglected, dangerous conditions can develop and may cause an accident or injury. For an injured person to recover damages for their injuries under a premises liability theory, they generally must establish that the landowner had knowledge of the condition or defect that caused their injury. At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, we have successfully prosecuted premises liability cases against landlords, owners, architects, property maintenance contractors, and even municipalities.
Frequent types of Chicago premises liability claims and lawsuits include:
There is no requirement that a person injured in an accident retain a personal injury lawyer to represent them. However, many injured people choose to retain a personal injury attorney to represent their interests after an accident for two primary reasons: 1) they do not have expertise in the area of personal injury law and 2) so they can focus on getting better physically.
Is a Personal Injury Attorney Worth it?
Insurance companies frequently discourage personal injury and accident victims from retaining the legal representation they need to be most successful in their efforts to pursue damages because they are aware of studies that show that people with an experienced personal injury law firm representing them consistently receive significantly more money for their case compared to those who settle their personal injury case on their own.
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?
Personal injury attorneys take on cases where plaintiffs have been physically or psychologically injured or died due to accidents or intentional negligence. Another reason people hire a Chicago personal injury attorney is that there are commonly 'post settlement issues' that accompany accident cases that need to be addressed in order to avoid financial complications in the future. Primarily medical liens from doctors, hospitals, and health insurance companies must be negotiated and satisfied in order to avoid potential collection procedures in the future.
What Percentage do Personal Injury Attorneys Get?
Personal injury or fatality cases are often handled on a contingency fee basis. Under a contingency fee arrangement, the legal fee is set forth in a written agreement at the time of retainment. Depending on the type of personal injury case, fees can range from 20% (for workers' compensation cases) to 40% for some other types of cases that go to trial.
At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we only earn a legal fee when we successfully obtain a financial recovery on your behalf. If there is no financial recovery, we do not charge a legal fee; you owe us nothing. Moreover, you can always discuss your case with a Chicago personal injury lawyer at our office without any cost or obligation on your part.
How Much is my Personal Injury Case Worth?
The value of a Chicago personal injury case is composed of both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical bills (hospital, surgical fees, physical therapy, and medications), lost wages, and damage to repair the property. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, loss of society (in a wrongful death case).
There are other variables that play into the value of a case, such as the age of the injured person, the amount of insurance coverage available, and contributory fault for causing an accident.
The Chicago accident lawyers at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC have experience handling a broad range of accident cases in jurisdictions across Illinois and can advise each client as to how their case will likely be evaluated from a settlement or verdict potential. Nonetheless, the decision to settle a case is up to each client.
Will my Personal Injury Claim go to Court?
The majority of personal injury cases in Chicago settle before a lawsuit is ever filed in a courthouse. At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, we never expect cases to resolve easily or quickly, so we prepare each case as though it may go to trial. From the time we are retained in a case, we gather valuable evidence to establish how an accident occurred and how the conduct of various parties may have contributed to the incident.
We are determined to prepare each case as though it will go to trial; we know this is in the best interest of each of our clients. When defense lawyers and insurance adjusters see that a case is prepared thoroughly by an experienced law firm who is willing to take the case to trial, we consistently are able to achieve superior results for our clients.
How Successful are Personal Injury Claims?
You can increase your chances of success by seeking medical attention as soon as you recognize the injury, filing a police report, keeping track of all the paperwork that comes in and out like medical bills, doctor statements, and documentation of taking time off work to serve as proof of damages, and by consulting with an attorney before the statute of limitations expires.
How do You Know if an Attorney is Legit?
There are a few simple ways to ensure that an attorney is legitimate before you call them for a legal consultation.
Every Illinois personal injury lawyer that is licensed to practice law is listed in the state bar association directory. The directory is easily accessible and can search any attorney using a first or last name. If they are legitimate, they will appear with their state bar number, basic contact information, whether they are actively practicing, and any ethical trouble they may have gotten into.
Search engines can dredge up any news stories, publications, and websites associated with the attorney you're researching.
Yelp or similar websites. It also doubles as helpful information about what past clients have thought of the work the attorney has done for them.
How Long Will my Personal Injury Case Take to Settle?
How long a personal injury takes to settle is typically a function of the complexity of the case and how aggressive a lawyer is with settlement discussion and/or litigation. For example, a rear-end collision involving a trucking company with straight forward medical treatment will likely resolve faster than a medical malpractice case involving multiple parties.
The Chicago personal injury lawyer assigned to your case, can give you a better timeframe for resolution as all of the factors in play come to light.
How do I Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer?
Hiring an attorney best situated for you is a personal decision. Nonetheless, as an informed consumer, you may wish to look for the following:
Experience with your particular case type or injury claims
Recognition in the legal community
Excelled client reviews and ratings
Good communication skills
Quality bedside manner
Results on similar legal matters
Meeting with an attorney to discuss your case should give you insight into the above criteria. If the attorney you meet with does not satisfactorily address the above, it may be time to contact other Chicago personal injury law firms to discuss your case and possible representation.
What Makes a Good Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you're searching for Chicago law firms for a personal injury lawyer to work with you on your case, it's important to ask them questions to determine whether or not they're as good as they say they are. Ask them about their experience and a record of results and if they specialize in the area of personal injury you need help with. Look at their reviews and talk to their team during your free legal consultation to determine whether or not a firm is a good fit for you.
Is an Attorney the Same as a Lawyer?
An attorney is the official name for lawyers in the United States who have passed the bar exam and are certified to practice law. A lawyer is anybody who has gone to law school and can give legal advice, but is not certified in their particular jurisdiction to provide legal representation.
Who is the Best Lawyer in Chicago?
If you're looking for the best personal injury lawyer in Chicago to represent your accident and injury case, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC welcomes you to contact our office to arrange for a free legal consultation at your home, hospital room or at our downtown Chicago office conveniently located.5 miles from the Richard J. Daley Center (Cook County Circuit Court),.4 miles from the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and.9 miles from the Dirksen Federal Building (U.S. District Court). We look forward to meeting with you!
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Class Action Lawsuit?
Anybody can file a lawsuit as long as they are able to pay a fee to the county court to start the filing motion. However, when it comes to a class action lawsuit, it's beneficial to speak to an attorney so they can determine how many other people have been injured in a similar way or if there are other allegations that have already been filed. Courts will dismiss frivolous class action lawsuits, so having a dedicated attorney properly evaluate the claim can help strengthen the case.
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois?
Every legal cause of action is governed by a time constraint for filing a lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations. In Illinois, personal injury and medical malpractice cases are governed by a two-year statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit (See 735 ILCS 5/13/-202 and 735 ILCS 5/13-212. Illinois Workers' compensation cases have a three-year time period for filing (See 820 ILCS 305).
If you fail to file a case within the statute of limitations, your case will be forever barred, and you will not be permitted to recover any compensation.
While years may seem like a very generous period for filing a lawsuit, any personal injury attorney in IL suggests filing your case shortly after an incident occurred. Doing so will be advantageous to you due to the fact that witnesses and other evidence may be more accessible shortly after an incident compared to a later date. Additionally, initiating a lawsuit as soon as feasible will minimize the financial hardship caused by extensive medical bills and lost income.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC urges any person with questions related to the statute of limitations in a personal injury or civil damage lawsuit to consult with a Chicago injury lawyer with extensive experience to discuss their circumstance as there are some exceptions to these general parameters such as disability as well as some of the entities involved with a case.
Can I Talk to an Attorney for Free?
Yes! At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, we offer free legal consultations with our Chicago personal injury attorneys to anybody who is trying to determine whether or not they have a personal injury case.
Hire the Best Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago for Your Case
At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, our skilled Chicago personal injury attorneys are keenly aware of the impact serious injury and wrongful death cases can have on spouses, children, and relatives. Whatever the circumstance, we are committed to getting you the best possible recovery via settlement, arbitration or trial.
Contact us today and let one of the best Chicago law firms handle your case, so you can focus on your health and recovery. Every one of our cases is handled by one of our top-rated personal injury lawyers who have years of experience with your particular situation and there is never a legal fee charged until we secure a financial recovery for you.
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Jonathan Rosenfeld was professionally objective, timely, and knowledgeable. Also, his advice was extremely effective regarding my case. In addition, Jonathan was understanding and patient pertaining to any of my questions or concerns. I was very happy with the end result and I highly recommend Jonathan Rosenfeld. Michonne Proulx
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Jonathan helped my family heal and get compensation after our child was suffered a life threatening injury at daycare. He was sympathetic and in constant contact with us letting us know all he knew every step of the way. We were so blessed to find Jonathan! Giulia
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Jonathan did a great job helping my family navigate through a lengthy lawsuit involving my grandmother's death in a nursing home. Through every step of the case, Jonathan kept my family informed of the progression of the case. Although our case eventually settled at a mediation, I really was impressed at how well prepared Jonathan was to take the case to trial. Lisa
