Bolingbrook Personal Injury Attorneys

An accident can cause financial in addition to physical hardship, but there are legal avenues that you can take to receive compensation in some cases. Bolingbrook accident lawyers can assess your situation to see if you have a valid claim for legal redress.

Incorporated as a village in 1965, Bolingbrook was originally a farming site before the rise of housing developments in the 1960s. The 2010 census recorded 73,366 people in this Chicago suburb with significant ethnic and racial diversity. The August 2010 edition of Money Magazine listed Bolingbrook as one of “America’s Top 100 Places to Live” with the village coming in at number 43. The area hosts the Clow International Airport, which rates as one of the best privately owned public airports in Illinois. Bolingbrook is also home to the nine-hole Boughton Ridge Golf Course and to the 18-hole Bolingbrook Golf Club.

If you have a car, truck, motorcycle, bike or plane accident, you may have a case for making a legal claim for compensation. Even if you just slip and fall on someone’s property, you may have an opportunity for redress. Additionally, other types of accidents also fit under the category of “personal injury” particularly when they occur at locations that cater to the public.

In order to have a valid claim in an accident, there must be negligence involved since the term “accident” implies there was no malicious intent. If the accident was due to some fault of your own, then there may be no case for compensation.

However, if someone else was negligent, then that is a different matter. For example, if you are talking on your cell phone and crash into something, then the fault may be your own especially since Illinois bans cell phone use while driving. However, if someone hits your vehicle while recklessly speeding, then the other party is in the wrong and you have a chance of succeeding in court.

In order to receive compensation, it is necessary for the injured party, also called the plaintiff, to prove that the other party was negligent. Bolingbrook accident lawyers will have the training, skills and experience to argue your case in court.

Generally, it is never a good idea to attempt to handle your personal injury case on your own. The law is simply too complicated with many possibilities for mistakes. The courts have little tolerance for procedural errors or for people who are unfamiliar with the law and court protocols.

Professional attorneys will have experience at winning these types of legal claims. In some instances, they may need to call expert witnesses to testify on your behalf.

The law can often be quite complex. For example, it is necessary to file your claim before the statute of limitations runs out. The law sets specified periods in which you must file your lawsuit that will depend on the exact circumstances of each case. An attorney will be familiar with the period that applies to your own situation.

Additionally, there are many facets of personal injury law that would be difficult to learn in the short time that you will have to prepare for possible court hearings. For example, in some instances, the principle of transferred intent may apply.

Transferred intent involves a situation in which, for example, one driver’s negligence on the road causes another driver to collide into your vehicle. In such an instance, the first driver would be at fault rather than the second driver whose reaction was due to the first driver’s negligence. A personal injury attorney can help you navigate all of the complexities of the law.

To ensure that you do not exceed the statute of limitations, you should immediately consult with a lawyer after your accident. They will be able to assess all the evidence including examining police reports and possibly interviewing witnesses. Using a professional attorney will certainly optimize your chances of a successful outcome. Contact Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers today to discuss your legal options.

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• Darien
• Downers Grove
• Hinsdale
• Lemont
• Lisle
• Lockport
• Naperville
• Plainfield
• Romeoville
• Westmont
• Woodridge