Calumet City Personal Injury Lawyer

Many people are severely harmed every year through no fault of their own when another's negligence, carelessness, or intentional act leaves them with long-lasting damages. These individuals can often not pay their mounting medical bills while taking time off from work to heal.

Did someone else's negligence in a car accident or a surgeon's mistake cause your harm? Did you lose a loved one through a wrongful death caused by another's negligence? The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC can ensure your rights are protected.

Contact our Calumet City, Illinois, personal injury lawyers today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) or through the contact form to schedule a free consultation. All information you share with our Calumet City, IL law office remains confidential through an attorney-client relationship.

Personal injury law is an essential aspect of community life. With help, a person can overcome injustice, travesty, financial loss, or loss of health or injury due to an accident, mishap, negligence, a slippery surface, or another unexpected problem that comes at the hand, direct or indirect, of another person or driver.

Calumet City, Illinois Statistics and Facts

According to the 2019 statistics, nearly 37,000 people live in Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois, a significant drop from the 39,071 people living within the city limits in 2010. The statistics reveal that there were over 15,000 households in 2019 where nearly one-third had children under 18 years old.

The statistical facts for 2018 revealed that nearly 95% of Calumet City, IL residents were United States citizens, significantly higher than the national average of 93.2% and neighboring communities. Comparatively, 89.5% of Cook County residents are US citizens.

The city was first founded in 1893 as West Hammond when Sovieski Park and Schrumbille merged along the Illinois State border just west of Hammond, Indiana. In 1923, residents voted to change the 7.314 square mile city's name to Calumet City.

Calumet City is an inviting community. The area is home to Whihala Beach Park and the Sand Ridge Nature Center. Residents and visitors also enjoy Green Lake Family Aquatic Center, Dolton Park District, and the River Oaks Center.

The median household income for Calumet City, IL, is $45,471, with an average household income of $58,570. The largest employing industries within Calumet City, Illinois, include health care and social assistance (employing 2870 people), retail trade (1940 people), and transportation & warehousing (1875 people).

The highest paying industries in the community include agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting, & mining (paying an average of $75,850), the utility industries ($63,831), and the utilities & transportation & warehousing industries ($54,016).

The leading universities in Calumet City include Networks Barber College and Trenzs Beauty Academy.

Types of Personal Injuries

Catastrophic personal injuries occur everywhere, including Calumet City, Illinois. Typically, a Calumet City personal injury lawyer will offer legal services in different practice areas, including:

Traffic accidents, including car, truck, motorcycle, and boat
Worksite injuries
Nursing home abuse
Slip-and-fall
Tripping
Assault
Medical malpractice
Dental malpractice
Product defects/liability
Workers' compensation benefits
Industrial disease, for example, asbestos poisoning

Calumet City is a fine place to live and work, and we serve it particularly well, reflecting the same philosophy as our community-minded municipality. For more information on the city, see the contact number and description above.

Remember that putting the best foot forward means taking that first step. Down that particular path, the way to recovery has already begun to unfold. Recovery is about commitment to forward-moving progress, and we can help.

Obtaining Support in Calumet City Following Car Accidents

Were you injured in an accident and suffered a personal injury or disability, making it impossible to work? Do you need time for healing after your injury?

Calumet City personal injury lawyers often serve as legal advocates in the community to ensure that residents are protected when harmed in auto accidents, at the doctors, or when living in nursing homes.

Our team is dedicated to resolving all personal injury cases that might involve car accidents, slip and falls, medical mistakes, dog bites, home care abuse, motorcycle accidents, or more.

Typically, a Calumet City personal injury attorney will review a potential client's case during a free consultation and provide legal advice based on state law on how to proceed.

If the attorney accepts the case, they will file all the necessary paperwork and develop a winning strategy that creates the most successful outcome against every responsible party, including:

Thoroughly investigating the evidence that might involve a medical mistake, driver error, nursing home abuse or neglect, or intentional assault
Evaluating the evidence and police records to determine which party could be held legally accountable for financial damages, injuries, or fatalities
Consulting with qualified experts in numerous fields, including accident reconstructionists, financial advisers, and medical professionals
Analyzing the victim's medical records and considering all information to calculate damages to determine the case's worth
Carefully reviewing the defendants' insurance policy, talk with the insurance company, and begin the settlement negotiation process to resolve the case
Taking legal action to go to trial when required, and present evidence before an Illinois judge and jury
Resolving existing liens that are attached to the victim's financial recovery, including health care bills and workers' compensation benefits

To get the best results, you need a Calumet City attorney who is the right fit, from dedication to personal attention to the ability to get the job done. A car accident attorney will ensure that their client receives total compensation for all injuries associated with the auto accident.

Calumet City medical malpractice attorneys will file lawsuits against all potential defendants, including doctors, nurses, medical professionals, hospitals, emergency rooms, doctors' offices, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies.

Common Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case

In civil law, personal injury can be termed general or special, based on financial considerations. Any injured victim can file a compensation claim or hire a personal injury lawyer to work on their behalf as legal counsel.

Typically, a Calumet City personal injury attorney will file a claim against every potential defendant involved in causing their client's harm that might include drivers who cause car accidents, doctors that make mistakes, automakers that sell defective vehicles, or property owners that fail to protect visitors and invitees.

Approximately 95% of all personal injury cases are resolved through negotiated settlements between the plaintiff's personal injury lawyer and the defendant's legal team.

Usually, the case is settled for the value of all economic and non-economic damages, which could include:

Hospitalization costs
Medical bills
Therapy and rehab expenses
Lost wages and future lost earning capacity
Property damage, like damage to vehicles that need repair or replacement
Pain and suffering
Psychological and emotional distress
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship
Grief and burial costs in wrongful death cases

Our Calumet City firm is dedicated to the personal philosophy of doing our very best to ensure a successful outcome for your case. Getting your life back can be positive and meaningful as you work toward myriad goals, from support to getting back on your feet. Recovery is the aim of the personal attorney's result.

Calumet City Personal Injury Attorney FAQs

Our Illinois law firm understands that many families have unanswered questions about handling civil cases when settling their compensation claim or negotiating with an insurance company. A Calumet City personal injury lawyer has answered some of those questions below.

Call our law office today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) or through the contact form for more information from a Calumet City personal injury lawyer. We accept all claims through contingency fee agreements to postpone payment until after the case is resolved.

What kind of case does a personal injury lawyer handle?

Personal injury lawyers handle cases that involve one or more victims who have been harmed through the negligent or intentional acts of other people, businesses, or government agencies. Many of these cases are complex and will be resolved through a lengthy negotiation process or trial before a judge and jury.

A personal injury lawyer will likely handle lawsuits involving car accidents, defective medications, slip and fall injuries, construction site accidents, on-the-job work injury or exposure, truck accidents, Burt injuries, nursing home neglect, and wrongful death.

Is it worth hiring personal injury attorneys?

According to Illinois law, no injured victim is legally required to hire personal injury attorneys for representation in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical mistakes, slip and falls, abuse and neglect, or preventable death.

However, some accident cases are highly complex in resolving these claims, providing the victim with sufficiently less compensation than the lawsuit's value. Because of that, many victims will hire Chicago personal injury lawyers specializing in cases similar to their legal problems.

What is a reasonable settlement offer?

Nearly all personal injury cases are resolved through negotiated settlements where the defendant's insurance company makes a good faith offer to the injured people involved in the case.

Often, the legal team representing the defendant and the plaintiff's lawyer will agree to the settlement to avoid going to trial, where the jury could create an unpredictable outcome.

While it is hard to accurately value the worth of the case based on evidence and facts, most lawyers will ensure that their clients receive sufficient compensation to cover all damages, including:

Medical expenses
Hospital costs
Rehabilitation and therapy bills
Lost wages from time away from work due to the accident
Lost future earning capacity
Temporary or permanent disability costs
Funeral and burial expenses in wrongful death cases
Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
Loss of consortium and companionship
Mental anguish
Grief

Can I reject a personal injury settlement offer?

As the plaintiff in the case, you are the only one to enter into an agreement and resolve the case through a negotiated settlement once the other party (defendant) makes a good faith offer. You may determine that the defendant has not offered sufficient compensation and no longer wants to negotiate additional funds.

Typically, you will have two options: ask your personal injury lawyer to attempt to renegotiate or keep an open dialogue to avoid going to trial. Alternatively, you can ask your attorney to take the evidence and facts and build a winning strategy in court before a judge and jury.

Only a tiny portion of claims are resolved at trial and usually involve injuries from horrific auto accidents or catastrophic damage from a malfunctioning medical device or a surgical mistake. Your personal injury lawyer can help you best understand your legal options and how to proceed.

What are my alternatives if I cannot hire a personal injury lawyer for my case?

Any individual can represent themselves in a court of law without an attorney. However, many personal injury cases are complex and require the help of an attorney who understands comprehensive civil tort law.

In Illinois, nearly every personal injury lawyer accepts cases involving vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse, premises liability, defective drugs, product liability, and wrongful death through contingency fee agreements. This arrangement postpones payment until their clients' cases are resolved, and the fees can be paid through the negotiated settlement or jury award.

Hiring a Calumet City Personal Injury Lawyer to Handle Your Compensation Case

Did another's negligence cause you personal harm, or did you lose a loved one through a wrongful death caused by another's actions? The Calumet City, personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, can serve as your legal advocates to ensure that your family receives the compensation they deserve.

Call our Calumet City personal injury law firm today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) or through the contact form to schedule a free consultation. We can provide you immediate legal advice and review the merits of your claim through a comprehensive case evaluation.

Our lawyers understand that many families do not have sufficient funds to hire injury attorneys. Because of that, we accept all cases through contingency fee agreements, meaning that paying fees are postponed until after we have resolved your case through a negotiated settlement or jury trial verdict.

Our Calumet City personal injury law firm offers services in various practice areas, including motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, premises liability, defective medications, product liability, and wrongful death.

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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

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

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. Daniel Kaim

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

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

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