Chicago Car Accident Lawyers

If You are Reading This, You Need a Car Accident Attorney

You or a family member was injured in a car accident in Chicago and want to claim damages for accident-related injuries. Whether it was a minor fender-bender or a high-impact collision, you or a loved one has suffered personal injury and wants compensation.

Perhaps you want to claim medical expenses, property damage, lost income due to the inability to work, or costs relating to serious injury resulting in disability and disfigurement. Maybe you are even looking to recover punitive damages.

You Want Trusted Legal Expertise in this Field

You are an injured person in need of legal advice you can trust. You a car accident attorney with experience litigating and settling motor vehicle injury cases, with specialist experience in the Chicago area.

You want to get the maximum value out of your personal injury case after a motor vehicle accident.

You Have Come to the Right Place

In choosing us, you are getting the best Chicago car accident lawyers who know the law and the true value of your case. The consistent results achieved by our auto accident attorneys position us best to represent you or a family member as the injured party.

With Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, you will get an experienced team of personal injury attorneys who are fully committed to your case and available 24/7. We also offer clarity on legal fees, where there is never a legal fee charged until there is a recovery for you. Get started with a free consultation.

Why Work With Us?

As established personal injury lawyers with extensive experienced handling auto-related injuries in the Chicago area, we understand the unique intricacies involved in achieving the best possible settlement for your personal injury.

In fact, our personal injury attorneys have recovered over $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Our law firm understands how insurance companies defend these cases, and we use this expertise to your advantage.

From the time a car crash occurs, we work to secure the evidence necessary to provide you with the best financial recovery that the law allows. We understand the impact an auto accident has on your physical, emotional, and financial health.

When you retain the services of our law office, you can be assured that your case is getting handled by an experienced auto accident lawyer who has your interests first and foremost.

Personal injury can be stressful, and we work to lighten your load. This is why our fee structure is designed the way it is. Whether you are claiming for economic damages or non-economic damages, our fees won't add to your stress.

Legal Experience You can Trust

We have experience resolving a range of auto accident cases via settlement, mediation, and trial.

Whether you have been injured in a car crash related to distracted driving, texting, road rage, exceeding the speed limit, drunk driving or driver fatigue, we have seen it all – and won. Common injury cases we have seen include:

• Back and neck injuries, including herniated discs
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Joint damage
• Spinal cord injury
• Broken bones
• Burns
• Death

Beyond our deep understanding of the law, we also know how these cases are handled by insurance companies, meaning we can take the steps necessary to get the best outcome for you.

We are no stranger to the intricacies involved in rear-end crashes, intersection accidents, hit-and-runs, head on collisions, turning accidents and highway crashes.

In choosing to work with the personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, you gain the benefit of our broad-ranging experience.

Our Settlement History for Chicago Car Accident Cases

We are well experienced with automobile accident cases and our legal team holds a successful track record that speaks for itself. Below are some examples of settlements we have won for car accident victims.

$2,200,000: Awarded to the family of a man who was killed while a passenger in a car driven by a co-worker on a business trip to Southern Illinois.

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$1,000,000: Wrongful death settlement paid to the family of a passenger in a car which was struck head-on in Cook County, IL.

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$800,000: Settlement for a woman who sustained neck injuries when she was rear-ended in a road-construction area.

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$599,900: Distracted driving accident settlement involving a fractured ankle and sternum.

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$449,000: Car passenger with facial fractures from hitting her head on the windshield in disputed liability case in Belvidere, IL.

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$250,000: Uninsured motorist policy limit settlement for Evanston woman. The case was settled prior to mandatory arbitration.

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$175,000: Settlement for a married couple injured when a teen driver hit them from behind.

Our Chicago Car Accident Attorneys Will be by Your Side

When you work with Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, you can expect a professional process designed to work efficiently to see you to a favorable outcome.

Your Chicago auto accident lawyer will meet you for an initial review of your case and will then conduct a thorough investigation, leaving no stone un-turned in gathering evidence to support your case.

Once your medical condition has stabilized, your lawyer will proceed to negotiate with the relevant insurance company on your behalf, seeking a beneficial settlement. If, for some reason, no settlement is reached, we file a lawsuit for your injury claim and see you through the process, from discovery, to mediation to trial.

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What You Need to Know About Car Accident Injury Claims

In preparation for working with us, we have put together some information which should help you understand the details involved in Illinois car accident cases. If you still have unanswered questions about your car accident case, please contact us.

• Illinois law allows a person injured in a car accident to pursue the negligent driver (or corporation where the individual was employed at the time of collision) to recover financial compensation for injuries and property damage.
• Claiming for damages can include both economic and non-economic compensation. Economic damages are tangible expenses related to medical bills and lost income due to the inability to work after an accident. Non-economic damages are subjective and cover the pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement resulting from an accident. Most of these damages are paid by the at-fault driver's insurance company. We have vast experience in claiming for both kinds of damages and will work to see you fairly compensated.
• In the case of a family who has lost a loved one in an Illinois motor vehicle collision, the law allows the family to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the party who caused the crash. Under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, the surviving family members may recover compensation for grief, sorrow, loss of financial support and loss of companionship. If you have lost a family member in a car accident, we are here to help you.
• Every motor vehicle accident case involves an insurance company for the driver or the company that they work for. Remember that the interests of the insurance company for the party who caused the crash are contrary to yours. They simply want to pay as little as possible to resolve your case. Fortunately, we have experience dealing with virtually every major auto insurance company and know the ins and outs of their claims handling process.

What to do if You are in an Auto Accident

If you have been in a car accident, your first thought is probably about survival and not about legal action. However, once you have taken stock of your health, there are some important steps you can take which will help you achieve favorable results by securing important evidence.

• Call your car insurer as soon as possible, but do not admit fault: If you wait too long to tell your insurance company what happened, you may be denied compensation or the path to obtaining compensation could be harder. You should never admit fault, even if pressed to make a statement declaring your responsibility. Be honest about the facts, explaining what occurred, but don’t delve into your thoughts and opinions about what happened.

• Report the motor vehicle accident: Alert law enforcement and police about the accident and inform them of the facts. Once again, do not provide your opinions about what you think happened – relay what you know to be true. Remember to ask for a copy of a police report or how to obtain a copy after it is filed.

  Under Illinois law, motorists who cause injury or death, or damage in excess of $1,500, must submit a report to the Illinois Department of Transportation as soon as possible, and no later than ten days after the car crash has occurred.

  Individuals must also report crashes using the Illinois Traffic Crash Report form (Police Report) or the Motorist Report form (Motorist Report). Additional information is available from the Division of Traffic Safety website on how to obtain and file the appropriate forms.

• Get medical attention as soon as possible: Even if you do not have any visible injuries, consult with a physician. You may be unaware of physical injuries due to a state of shock, or may have sustained a concussion.
• Exchange information with the other car driver: It is important to trade your telephone, address, insurance carrier, full legal name, license plate number, and additional contact information with all other drivers involved in the vehicle accident. Taking photographs of these details may prove helpful, especially if you were in shock due to the accident.
• Document anything you remember about the motor accident: Write down what you saw and heard while the event is fresh on your mind. If you’re too hurt to write, ask someone you trust to transcribe or record your account.
• Take photographs of the accident scene & vehicle damage: If you can, take photographs. This will help insurance adjusters investigate the incident. They may also be helpful to a jury if your case goes to trial.
• Interview witnesses about the car accident: Record the accounts of anyone who saw the incident. Note that almost every smartphone has a recorder function, so you can easily record witness observations about the scene of the accident on your smartphone.
• Discuss your case with a qualified car accident lawyer in Chicago: Do not go it alone. An experienced law firm can explain the legal process and protect your rights to obtain fair compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.

Statistics Show That You are not Alone

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality which comes with the freedom of movement. We have put together some statistics to help you understand the context of your car accident claim.

• In 2017, 311,679 automobile collisions occurred on Illinois roads and highways with almost 100 000 injuries.
• Auto collisions in the United States caused $413.8 billion in damages, including loss of life and productivity.
• Distracted driving accounts for almost half of Illinois car accidents, followed by drunk driving.

Get Started - Call Our Law Offices Today

We are committed to holding negligent drivers accountable to the full extent of Illinois law. Our goal is to shoulder some of the burdens that accompany a car accident so you can focus on your health and well-being.

We will come to your home or hospital if you are unable to come to our downtown Chicago office.

Contact our office today and discuss your legal rights and options for personal injury compensation.