Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
The personal injury attorneys at Abels & Annes, P.C. believe in fighting for each and every client they represent and they always pursue the best possible outcome in every case handled. Unlike some firms, our lawyers only represent claims on behalf of those who have been hurt by the actions of another – we never represent insurance companies and we put victims’ rights first.
Through our efforts as car accident attorneys in the greater Chicago area, the staff at Abels & Annes, P.C. recently secured a settlement of $150,000 on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client was driving her car in Chicago when another vehicle approached her from behind. The driver of that second vehicle failed to slow or stop and instead rear-ended our client, creating a collision that jolted our client forward in her seat and left her with several injuries.
The crash caused our client to feel a “pop” in her back and led her to seek emergency medical treatment at an area hospital. She required follow up treatment to deal with back pain and eventually was diagnosed with herniated discs in her lumbar spine.
In this case, our client was operating her vehicle in a lawful and safe manner but due to the action of another motorist, she was involved in a collision that left her hurt. She was forced to endure pain and suffering and incur medical expenses because of this collision and despite the fact that she did not bear the blame for the crash. When our client contacted Abels & Annes, P.C., our team of attorneys helped her seek relief against the at-fault driver and that driver’s automobile insurance company so that our client could obtain the financial relief she deserves.
The State of Illinois experiences nearly 300,000 car accidents every year and many of those collisions involve a combination of drivers who err behind the wheel and innocent victims. Victims can be found in separate vehicles from an at-fault driver, in the at-fault driver’s vehicle as a passenger, or even outside the vehicle if a victim is a pedestrian, bicyclists, or riding on a motorcycle. Regardless of that victim’s position, he or she may be entitled to financial compensation for losses including medical expenses, missed wages, and pain and suffering if the victim chooses to bring a civil claim for relief.
When it comes to driving in Chicago, our attorneys understand the complicated nature of any incident that occurs and we can appreciate that even the safest drivers on the road may be injured. If a crash has affected your life or left your loved one hurt or killed, we want to help you realize what relief may be possible to get you toward a path of recovery.
We offer a free case consultation without any obligation to all those victims who call us toll free at (855) 529-2442 or locally at (312) 924-7575 and when we talk to you, we will discuss the specifics of your crash while keeping all information confidential. You will speak with a licensed lawyer when you call Abels & Annes, P.C. regardless of the time of day because we have an attorney standing by 24/7/365 to help you – whenever you need it.
When tragedy strikes, do not allow the actions of another driver to affect your life indefinitely. Call Abels & Annes, P.C. and let us help you fight for the relief you deserve.
Prior Blog Entry:
Weather Creates Dangerous Driving Commutes in Chicago, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, published March 3, 2015.