What to Know if You’ve Been Recently Injured

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.

The unfortunate cost of driving vehicles on our roads is that accidents can and do occur, and some result in serious injuries. If you have recently been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, you may have a variety of questions about the personal injury claim process and how to ensure that your rights are protected.

Here are some basic guidelines about the legal process and how you should proceed:

– Personal injury – Personal injury claims lie within civil law, which means the law is used to hold another entity accountable for the damage they have caused. These cases are most often resolved in settlements, but some do go to court for a trial by jury. – Settlements – A settlement occurs when both sides – the plaintiff, defendant, and their attorneys and insurance companies on opposing sides – reach an agreement regarding compensation to be paid by the defendant’s insurance. A settlement also prohibits any future legal action for the same accident. – Lawsuits – When a settlement agreement cannot be reached via negotiations, you and your attorney may file a civil complaint (lawsuit) to legally prove that the defendant’s negligence resulted in your injuries. While only a small percentage of personal injury claims result in a trial, your attorney will do what is necessary to prove the defendant’s negligence and earn your compensation. – Evidence –For the sake of evidence for your case, it’s important that you keep all paperwork and documentation related to your accident, insurance, medical treatment and expenses, and even daily logs of how your injuries have affected your quality of life and regular routines. – Damages – Most forms of damages fall under one of three categories: “special damages,” which are easily calculable and include medical expenses and lost wages; “general damages,” which are more subjective in monetary value and include pain and suffering and lost quality of life; and “punitive damages,” which are meant to punish a defendant for his/her actions and often awarded against companies found guilty of negligence.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to negligence, 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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