A car accident can leave you reeling from the effects of your physical injuries. You may have suffered whiplash that has left you struggling to cope with chronic back and neck pain. You may have experienced head trauma that has affected your balance, coordination, and ability to concentrate, causing you to have frequent headaches. The accident may have caused broken bones that make it difficult to get around and to care for yourself and your loved ones.
The financial effects of a car accident can also be devastating. You may be facing a stack of bills for medical procedures you have already undergone, and you may have been told that you will need more surgeries, chiropractic treatments, and physical therapy in the future. Those costs can feel overwhelming.
If you are unable to work because of your injuries and your family is struggling to get by with a sudden drop in income, you may be feeling helpless and worried about what might happen in the future. You may be concerned that you will not be able to keep up with your mortgage and put food on the table.
Long-term goals, such as sending your children to college and retiring comfortably, may now seem out of reach. Stress and anxiety may be straining your relationships with members of your family and making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, which can hamper your physical recovery.
A Naperville car accident lawyer may be able to help you seek recovery. Pintas & Mullins Law Firm represents victims injured in car accidents. Call our office at (800) 794-0444 to describe the collision and the injuries you suffered and to learn about your legal options.
How We May Figure Out Who Is Liable for Your Injuries
If you hire Pintas & Mullins Law Firm to represent your case, we can investigate the circumstances surrounding the Naperville car accident to figure out what happened and who was responsible. We can review official documents and interview any passengers who were in the car with you at the time of the collision.
Evidence Gathering
If we discover that surveillance cameras at a local business captured video of the crash or that someone nearby recorded it on a cellphone, that evidence may prove useful in our investigation. We may also request the other driver’s cellphone records to look for any relevant information that could shed light on the cause of the collision.
Establishing Fault
The car accident may have occurred because the other driver violated one or more Illinois traffic laws. For example, the vehicle operator may have been speeding, texting, or talking on a cellphone, actions that violate Illinois Statutes Chapter 625, Vehicles §-601 and Illinois Statutes Chapter 625, Vehicles §-610.2.
The driver may have made an improper lane change to make a turn or to avoid hitting a pothole or an animal. We may find that the collision happened because the individual was in a rush and ran a red light or did not grant you or another driver the right-of-way. It is also possible that the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash.
What a Naperville Car Accident Lawyer May Be Able to Do for You
If the other driver was responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, the team at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm may pursue justice on your behalf. We may work to negotiate a settlement with the other driver’s insurance company, but it may not be possible to reach an agreement. Insurance companies may try to settle personal injury cases for smaller amounts than victims deserve.
In some cases, a driver who caused a car accident had liability insurance, but the coverage limit was not high enough to cover an injured party’s medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Some drivers had their coverage canceled because of non-payment or did not carry auto insurance at all.
If we are unable to obtain a fair settlement by working with the other driver’s insurance company or if the driver does not have adequate insurance coverage, we may recommend filing a personal injury lawsuit to seek a financial award. In those types of situations, the parties often settle without going to trial, but we are not afraid to take a case to court if we believe it necessary to seek justice for an injured client.
For a free legal consultation with a Car Accidents Lawyer serving Naperville, call (800) 794-0444
Consider Hiring a Naperville Car Accident Lawyer
You may be thinking that attorneys are expensive and that you could not possibly afford to hire one when you are out of work and facing a mountain of medical bills. We understand that people in similar circumstances often share that concern. Pintas & Mullins Law Firm operates on a contingency-fee basis. That means that if you choose to have us represent you in a personal injury case, we do not collect payment unless we secure a financial award on your behalf.
If you were hurt in a car accident, you may benefit from acting quickly. In Illinois, the statute of limitations to file an action related to a personal injury is two years, according to 735 Illinois Compiled Statutes §5/13-202. The sooner you call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, the sooner our team will be able to start investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and working to pursue compensation for your injuries. Contact our office at (800) 794-0444 to speak about your collision and legal options for compensation.
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