Legal Assistance for your Injured Child

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

When a child is seriously injured in an accident, the aftermath is often stressful and emotionally devastating. While you may feel overwhelmed with medical bills, visiting doctors and specialists, and being there for your child, you must also remember not to put off your legal obligations while trying to juggle everything at once.

It is not recommended to simply trust the insurance company to take care of you without an attorney on your side, as this can be detrimental to both your child’s recovery and legal case. You should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney for a number of reasons, the most obvious of which is the statute of limitations for these types of claims. In

Illinois, you have two (2) years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim, and failing to do so before the deadline will forfeit any chance of compensation in the future. However, as children less than eighteen years of age cannot file suits on their own behalves, this two-year statute does not begin until the child turns eighteen years old.

While the majority of injury claims are resolved via settlement, and a small percentage in trial, you must have a strong foundation of evidence for your claim in any case. The stronger your case, the greater chance the insurance company will agree to a reasonable settlement to avoid sending the case to trial where a jury might award a greater sum of money.

Evidence should be collected quickly, and time-sensitive forms of evidence include photographs and witness statements. Take photographs of the scene of the accident and vehicles involved if you can do so safely and also take photographs of your child’s injuries. Statements from witnesses should be recorded as soon as possible while the incident is still fresh in their minds, and other documents must also be obtained. Experienced attorneys are able to gather this evidence while you care for your child and ensure his/her safe and healthy recovery.

The insurance adjuster aims to pay as little as possible for your child’s injury claim, which is why your attorney’s guidance is essential to pursue fair compensation, especially if you may be unaware of your rights and how the process works. For example, you should never sign a form, such as a medical authorization form, which was not approved by your attorney; medical authorization forms permit the insurance company to access your child’s in-depth medical history in search of any details which could be used against your claim.

With an injured child on the road to recovery, you cannot afford to negotiate alone with the insurance company and risk accepting insufficient compensation that leaves you unable to cover medical expenses.

If your child has been injured in an accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

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