Every driver on the road has an obligation to operate his or her car in a safe and reasonable manner. Both the state and city have enacted rules of the road that all drivers must follow. If you are or were injured in an automobile, truck or motorcycle accident you may be entitled to a recovery. The insurance companies act very quickly to advocate the position of their insureds and limit liability. They will try to fool you into thinking that they are trying to help you when they really are your adversaries. Before you agree to do anything that may limit your rights, like giving a recorded statement or signing releases, please decide if you need an advocate to protect your interests. It would be our pleasure to assist you in this regard.

If you have been in an automobile accident and would like to communicate with an attorney free of charge, you may e-mail us about your potential case. You can also call us at (312) 787-1995 for a free telephone consultation or schedule a free in-person consultation with an attorney.

In 2000, there were 2,300,000 disabling injuries and 43,000 fatalities resulting from automobile accidents.* Motor-vehicle crashes were the leading cause of unintentional injury/death overall and the leading cause of unintentional injury/death from age 1 to 77 in 1998.* Safety belts do save lives and prevent injuries. When used, lap/shoulder safety belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45% and reduce the risk of moderate to critical injury by 50%.*

Automobile accident lawsuits often involve insurance policies and the law related to such policies. Understanding insurance law can be important in guaranteeing maximum recovery. An attorney can help you get money for your property damage, physicial injuries and associated disability, related lost earnings, as well as mental and physical pain and suffering. If a family member is affected by your injury it is possible that they may have a claim for their loss of love, affection, household services and support. Insurance claims adjusters may contact you and try to get you to accept a quick settlement. By retaining a licensed attorney, you can become fully aware of your legal rights and demand compensation for all of the types of damages allowed under law. 

There are several things worth considering if you are involved in an automobile accident:

• Do not move the vehicles, and stay in your car if you think you might be hurt. 
• Should the other driver attempt to leave, write down the car's license number or other characteristics of the vehicle.
• Always call the police, cooperate fully, and obtain a police accident report. Be sure to tell the investigating officer if you think you might be hurt.
• Identify other witnesses who saw the accident. Get their names and telephone numbers.
• Do not speak with representatives of the other driver's insurance company.
• Seek medical care if you think you might be hurt and take it easy after the accident. Back injuries sometimes don't start hurting until several days after an accident. 
• Don't let an insurance company push you around when you need to get reimbursed for your accident-related expenses and losses.

If you have been in an automobile accident and would like to communicate with an attorney free of charge, you may e-mail an attorney about your potential case. You can also call us at (312) 787-1995 and have a free telephone consultation or schedule a free in-person consultation with an attorney.

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