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A personal injury is any physical or mental injury that a person suffers due to the wrongful actions of another individual, company, or entity. Various events, including car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, and workplace accidents can cause personal injuries.

You may be entitled to compensation if you have been harmed due to someone else’s wrongful actions. The monetary recovery can include money for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The experienced Springfield, IL, personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, handle all legal cases involving auto accidents and injuries for residents and visitors of central Illinois. Contact us today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) for a free consultation.

If you or your loved one suffered a severe injury from an accident or at work, our law firm encourages you to schedule an appointment for a free initial case review to discuss your rights and take legal action.

We accept every personal injury claim and a lawsuit for fair compensation through contingency fees. This agreement will postpone every payment for our legal services until we successfully resolve your civil suit through a negotiated settlement or jury trial award.

Our personal injury law firm provides every client a “No Win/No-Fee” Guarantee, meaning if we cannot recover your damages, you pay us nothing.

Springfield, Illinois: A City with Rich History

Not many Midwest cities can boast the historical significance that Springfield, IL, offers. Although much of the early past of the US is limited to the eastern portion of the country, the city touts one of the most revered and historically vital presidents, Abraham Lincoln [1], among its own. Also, the state’s capital city has a rich political history and was a hub during the Civil War.

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Historical Springfield Events

The area was settled by trappers and traders around the first decade of the 1800s. It was known as Calhoun until residents renamed it in 1832. First, it became the county seat, and then in 1839, it was named the state capital.

Over the last two hundred years, there have been several events in this relatively small city of just over 115,000.

  • President Lincoln. The sixteenth president of the United States was Springfield’s most famous resident from 1837 until 1861, when he left to take his position as president. He gave his famous Lyceum address in the city and a farewell speech before leaving for Washington.
  • Civil War. The city was host to the first regiments to train and serve under Ulysses S. Grant and was a political and financial resource throughout the war.
  • Springfield Race Riot. In 1908, a three-day race riot plagued the streets of the city. Six people were murdered. The rioting finally stopped after thousands of militiamen took control of the city.
  • President Obama. [2] In 2007, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama (44th United States President) honored the area by announcing his candidacy for president at the Old State Capitol building site.

Springfield Today

This central Illinois city is near the junction of Interstates 55 and 72. As the state capital, the city’s largest employer is the state of Illinois. The state government employs over 17,000 people in the surrounding area, and the local or County governments employ roughly another 13,000.

The State Capitol is located at Second and Capitol. City Hall is located at 300 S 7th St # 305. For local and state government information, you can visit the city’s website [3] or call them at (217) 789-2151.

The healthcare industry is Springfield’s second-largest employer. The city’s two major hospitals rank second and third in employment after the state government.

Memorial Medical Center

701 North 1st Street
Springfield, Illinois 62781
(217) 788-3000

St. John’s Hospital [4]

800 East Carpenter Street
Springfield, Illinois 62769
(217) 544-6464

The city is teeming with historical relevance, and the townspeople are part of a community that will continue to make political waves.

The Local Economy

Many businesses associated with the Illinois state government are headquartered in the community. The State of Illinois employs over 17,000 people in the County at various levels of governmental jobs. The largest employers in the community include:

  • Illinois government
  • Memorial Medical Center
  • St. John’s Hospital
  • Springfield Public Schools
  • Springfield Clinic, LLP
  • Southern Illinois University – School of Medicine [5]
  • City of Springfield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Horace Mann Educators Corporation
  • University of Illinois Springfield

Statistical data reveals nearly 50,000 Springfield households where over one-fourth have children 17 years old and younger. Approximately 41% of all households in the community have married couples living together, and about 12% have someone living alone at least 65 years of age.

Other data reveals that about 20% of the population is under 18 years of age, and nearly 30% (the largest demographic) are between 25 and 44. Statistics reveal significantly more females living in Springfield than males who make significantly less ($28,867 avg) than males ($36,864 avg) in annual wages.

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Common Personal Injury Cases

Typically, a Springfield, IL personal injury law firm will handle cases where the injured party is harmed by negligence, carelessness, or intentional act of another person, business, or government agency.

Usually, these cases are resolved when defendants (responsible parties) and their insurance carriers negotiate settlements in amounts based on the victim’s damages.

The insurer’s claims adjuster will often make a quick monetary offer to settle the suit. However, at this stage, most victims are unaware of the extent of their injuries or the amount of property damage to ensure they receive adequate monetary recovery to make them “whole” again.

Using the legal experience of an attorney, the injured individual can better argue and negotiate their side to ensure they receive maximum reparation.

Our Springfield personal injury attorneys represent injured clients in various practice areas, including:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Commercial motor vehicle accidents, including Uber and Lyft
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Work-related accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home abuse and negligence
  • Drunk driving accidents
  • Defective products
  • Pedestrian fatalities
  • Insufficient workers’ compensation benefits
  • Dog bites
  • Product liability
  • Motorist error

Many of these cases leave victims with severe injuries, including fractures & broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, back injuries, cuts, lacerations, or fatality through wrongful death. Many victims require years of rehabilitation and treatment.

Surviving family members and friends who lost a loved one can file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking financial reparation to recover all hospital bills, medical expenses, funeral & burial costs, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and grief.

Our Illinois personal injury law firm represents clients in Springfield and other areas in Illinois, including Decatur, Champaign, Bloomington, Shelbyville, Litchfield, Taylorville, Peoria County, Cook County, Macon County, Lake County, and Will County.

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Sangamon County Personal Injury Lawyers FAQs

Our personal injury lawyers know that many families have unanswered questions about dealing directly with insurance companies in handling a compensation case when filing a claim. Our Springfield, Illinois, personal injury lawyer has answered some of those questions below.

Call our Springfield law office today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) or use the contact form for more information or to schedule a case evaluation. All information you share with our law offices remains confidential through an attorney-client relationship.

What is a personal injury claim?

People injured through another person, business, or government agency’s intentional or negligent act can file a civil lawsuit seeking financial compensation to recover their damages. Usually, the injured person will hire a personal injury attorney to handle their civil suit, negotiating directly with the insurance companies representing every party at fault for causing harm.

The injured person can seek financial compensation through their personal injury lawyer to cover their medical expenses, hospital bills, rehab & therapy costs, past and future lost earnings, pain, and suffering.

Typically, the insurance company representing the defendant (responsible party) will hire a claims adjuster or legal team to represent their side, gather evidence, and determine who caused the accident/incident.

At some point, the insurer will likely make a settlement offer to the plaintiff (injured party) to resolve the civil suit to avoid going to trial.

Do I have to hire personal injury attorneys to handle my motor vehicle accident case?

People involved in a simple car accident with minor property damage and no injuries can usually handle their claims without legal representation. However, hiring personal injury attorneys for complex cases with extensive property damage, severe injuries, or fatality can be wise.

Like defense lawyers, the plaintiff’s attorneys will hire litigation and medical experts with extensive knowledge of severe bodily injuries, which can accurately determine the case’s worth.

Your personal injury lawyer can ensure your claim is filed before the statute of limitations expires and build a civil suit against every potential defendant responsible for causing your damages. A competent personal injury attorney with years of experience can evaluate the evidence and determine how many defendants would be included in a civil lawsuit.

In trucking accidents, potential defendants could include the trucker, trucking company, maintenance crews, truck manufacturer, tire distributor, etc. In a medical malpractice suit, the potential defendants could be the physician, nurse, health care provider, medical center, hospital, medical device manufacturer, pharmaceutical company, etc.

What is a civil law contingency fee agreement?

Typically, a personal injury attorney will accept a case based on a contingency fee agreement, receiving pay for their legal services only after successfully resolving the case through a jury trial verdict or negotiated settlement.

A contingency fee arrangement helps families avoid paying for legal services upfront or by the hour while incentivizing the personal injury lawyer to maximize the compensation they obtain.

Could I receive a more considerable settlement amount using personal injury lawyers?

Numerous studies have shown that injured people receive more money in insurance claims by hiring a lawyer than without legal representation.

Typically, insurance companies will attempt to settle an insurance claim immediately before the victim has had time to determine the actual value of their suit and before their doctors have assessed their test results and symptoms.

An attorney is also necessary when the insurer denies the claim, delays the payment, or fails to take responsibility and make a good-faith offer to settle the case.

In some cases, the defendant refuses to accept responsibility, such as when pet owners refuse to accept responsibility when their dog bites and injures people.

How long does it take to settle personal injury claims?

An insurance company will often attempt to resolve a personal injury civil action within days after receiving the paperwork to avoid litigating, settling the case for much less than its worth. However, most complicated cases require many months to resolve, especially when serious injuries or fatalities are involved.

A personal injury attorney working on behalf of their client will protect the rights and ensure they receive adequate financial compensation from recovering all damages, including hospital costs, medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.

Either side who loses at trial can take the case to the Court of Appeals if there are substantial legal problems to overturn the verdict. However, appealing personal injury lawsuits require financial resources and strategies to resolve the legal issue using different civil tort laws than tactics used in traditional cases.

Begin the Litigation Process. Contact Our Springfield Accident Attorneys Now

Central Illinois residents can call on Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC for a free consultation to start a case if they are victims of negligence. Contact our Chicago office at (888) 424-5757 or use the contact form for immediate legal assistance and advice.

However, we can meet at your home, office, or hospital/nursing home. We work on a contingency fee arrangement. You will only pay us a fee once we secure a financial settlement for your damages.

Call your highly knowledgeable injury attorney today to discuss your legal issues, medical expenses, and filing personal injury claims.

Our proven track record in handling personal injury cases can ensure you receive adequate financial compensation from the insurance company for your property damage, personal property loss, wrongful death, and severe injury.

Additional information for Springfield bicycle crashes, commercial truck collisions, nursing home abuse, product liability, and motorcycle accidents is available.

Resources: [1] The White House, [2] The White House, [3] The City of Springfield, [4] St. John’s Hospital, [5] siumed.edu

Client Reviews

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

Extremely impressed with this law firm. They took control of a bad motorcycle crash that left my uncle seriously injured. Without any guarantee of a financial recovery, they went out and hired accident investigators and engineers to help prove how the accident happened. I am grateful that they worked on a contingency fee basis as there was no way we could have paid for these services on our own.

- Ethan Armstrong

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!

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This lawyer really helped me get compensation for my motorcycle accident case. I know there is no way that I could have gotten anywhere near the amount that Mr. Rosenfeld was able to get to settle my case. Thank you.

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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.

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