A Chicago car accident attorney at Coplan + Crane understands the stress, anxiety, and confusion that can accompany a serious auto wreck. In addition to pain and potential disability, accident victims may face high medical bills and time away from work they can’t afford.
When you or a loved one is injured in a car wreck, protecting your legal rights means dealing with the insurance companies. You need to know what to say (and what not to say), and you need to know how much compensation you are entitled to recover.
But, in many cases, even this is not enough. Auto insurance companies routinely try to take advantage of car accident victims, and many simply won’t treat you fairly unless you hire a lawyer to hold them accountable. While car accident victims don’t need to hire a lawyer in all cases, there are many circumstances in which a lawyer can help you.
So, when should you contact an attorney?
If you suffered injuries in a car accident that required medical treatment, your losses are adding up already. While the insurance companies might offer some compensation for your injuries, they almost certainly are not going to offer the full compensation you deserve. If the other driver (or another individual or company) was at fault in the accident, a lawyer can fight to recover full compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other losses.
You should also hire a car accident lawyer if your child was injured in a collision. This is true whether your child was riding with you or someone else. Auto insurance covers injuries suffered by both drivers and passengers, and traumatic injuries suffered during childhood can lead to both short-term and long-term losses for families. Even if a negligent driver isn’t to blame, your family could have a claim against a car seat manufacturer or another third party.
If you have lost a loved one in a fatal collision, you should hire a car accident lawyer in this scenario as well. Whether a negligent driver, a vehicle defect, or any other issue is to blame, a car accident lawyer can help your family pursue a claim for wrongful death. Under Illinois law, grieving families are entitled to financial compensation for the financial and non-financial costs they have endured (and will endure) as a result of their loved one’s untimely passing.
When you have a claim after a car accident, it is extremely important to make informed decisions. With this in mind, here are our top five tips for hiring a Chicago car accident attorney:
If you were hurt in a wreck, it is crucial to act quickly; the clock may already be ticking on your case. The attorneys at Coplan + Crane have extensive experience in a range of accident cases and a proven history of successful outcomes for our clients.
Call (708) 358-8080 today to discuss your case for FREE. Our firm serves clients from Chicago, Oak Park, Rockford, and other areas throughout Illinois.
