Have you been injured in a recent car accident? If so, you need to speak to a Schaumburg personal injury lawyer as quickly as possible. Depending on the circumstances of the crash, we can help you pursue compensation for your injury-related losses, such as medical bills, lost work income, and more.
Postman Law has recovered over $3 billion for deserving clients and has a proven track record of successful settlements and judgments for car accident claims. If you’ve been harmed by a negligent or careless driver, you deserve a chance to pursue justice and make things right.
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Lesiones comunes en accidentes de tráfico
Even at minor speeds, a car crash can cause immense injuries. Some of the most common injuries from car accidents include the following:
- Whiplash and neck injury
- Scrapes and abrasions
- Bruising and soft-tissue injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
- Huesos rotos y fracturas
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Crushing injuries and amputations
- Thermal and chemical burns
- Hearing or vision damage
No matter how minor your injuries may seem, you should get prompt medical attention. Car accidents can create hidden injuries that don’t become apparent until weeks or even months later. By seeing a doctor, you will create a paper trail to verify your injuries when you make an insurance claim.
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Liability for Car Accidents in Schaumburg
Investigating the cause of the accident is how you assign causal responsibility and liability. Several parties could be legally liable for the accident and your injuries:
Negligent Motorists
Most car accidents are due to negligent motorists. Distracted driving, intoxication, speeding, and ignoring road signs are all common types of negligence that can cause accidents. In Illinois, you file an insurance claim with the liability policy of the at-fault driver.
Auto Manufacturers
If the accident happened due to a defective auto part, we can help you file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer. Car parts that are commonly defective include tires, brakes, engines, lights, steering axles, and lane assist features.
Local Governments
Local governments are generally responsible for designing and maintaining roads, so they can be responsible for accidents due to poor road conditions. Note, however, that there are special rules and timelines for suing government employees and agencies.
Third Parties
Any third party that causally contributed to the crash can be liable in a personal injury lawsuit. We will investigate your case from all angles to identify every liable party and source of monetary compensation.
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What Damages Can You Recover in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
A car accident lawsuit can provide compensation for the economic and non-economic losses that your injuries caused. Economic losses are losses that have an explicit dollar value, which makes them relatively easy to calculate. These losses include things like:
- Emergency medical bills and future medical expenses
- Lost work income and reductions in your earning capacity
- Cost of replacement household services like housekeeping
- Miscellaneous injury-related expenses
Non-economic losses include psychological and emotional effects that don’t have a definite dollar value. These consist of losses like:
- Dolor y sufrimiento
- Mental anguish
- Angustia emocional
- Loss of convenience or enjoyment
- Scarring and disfigurement
Our Schaumburg car accident lawyers will be thorough when calculating your compensation demands and will account for all the short- and long-term impacts of your injuries.
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Comparative Negligence and Shared Fault in Car Accidents
Liability in car accidents is sometimes a two-way street. If you are partially responsible for the accident, you can still recover financial compensation. Illinois’s comparative negligence laws let you recover money if you share fault, but any amount you receive will be reduced according to your fault percentage.
For example, if your total losses were $100,000, and you were 25% at fault, you’d receive a total of $75,000 after accounting for shared negligence. You can still recover compensation if you share fault, but you need to work with a lawyer who can minimize judgment of shared liability. The less fault you have, the more money you can recover.
Time Limit for Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in Schaumburg
Illinois’s general personal injury statute of limitations, outlined in 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/13-202, gives you dos años to sue for damages after a car crash. The timer starts counting down from the date the accident happened or the day you discovered your injuries. In either case, once the timer runs out, you won’t be able to file a lawsuit.
You technically can still file an insurance claim, but you’ll likely get denied without the possibility of formal litigation. By starting as early as possible, you’ll reduce the risk of payment delays or complications.
Contact a Schaumburg Car Accident Lawyer
Contact Postman Law online or reach out by phone to discuss your case with a Schaumburg car accident lawyer. Consultations are free, and we don’t take a fee unless we win, so there is no risk on your part.