Channahon Personal Injury Lawyer

Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Advocating for Your Rights in Channahon, IL

When a person acts in a way—or fails to act in a way—that another reasonably careful person would have done, this may be considered negligence. Personal injury claims must clearly show negligence to be successful. In Illinois, specific elements must be proven to establish negligence in a personal injury case. The injured person must show by a preponderance of evidence that:

• A duty of care existed
• The defendant breached his or her duty of care
• The accident was caused by the breach of duty of care
• The plaintiff was injured and suffered compensable damages as a result

All drivers have a duty of care to other drivers. Drivers must adhere to the rules of the road, and they must obey all traffic laws. In other words, drivers must drive safely. If a driver runs a red light, hitting another driver, that driver has breached his or her duty of care. If injuries and other damages result from that accident, then the negligent driver may be held liable for those damages.

The number of nonfatal preventable injuries continues to increase every year. In 2022, 63 million people—one in five—sought medical attention for an injury. Of course, not all of these accidents involved negligence, but a significant number did. If you have been harmed by the negligence of another person, you need skilled legal assistance.

Most Common Injuries Stemming From Personal Injury Accidents

The range of injuries that can occur from a personal injury accident is extremely broad. The type of accident has a bearing on the kinds of injuries that result. Minor car accidents often cause soft tissue injuries, including neck and back injuries like whiplash. More serious car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, limb amputations, permanent organ damage, disfigurement, and loss of sight.

Catastrophic injuries can make it impossible for the victim to ever return to work, and, in some cases, to engage in normal recreational activities or even day-to-day activities and tasks. You need a strong Channahon personal injury attorney from McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC who will help you get the medical treatments you need for your injuries and a monetary settlement that will fully cover your damages.

How Our Firm Will Fight for You

With more than 20 years of personal injury experience, our attorneys have a long history of successful outcomes for our clients. We will begin your case by listening to your account of the accident. Once we take your personal injury case, we will thoroughly investigate the accident, gathering all necessary information. Our attorneys will interview any witnesses to the accident, obtain the police report and video evidence from the area, and begin building your case.

Your damages will be calculated based on the extent of your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. When we have all the necessary information and evidence, we will begin negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf. If the insurance company refuses to agree to a full and fair settlement, we will prepare your case for trial and argue persuasively before a judge or jury. We are experienced negotiators and seasoned litigators, ensuring you will be fully covered no matter the twists and turns your case takes.

Personal Injury Claims Handled by Our Firm

Having a lawyer who has significant experience with the type of personal injury you have suffered is extremely important. When you choose an attorney from McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we can handle any of the following types of personal injuries—and we have successful outcomes with every type of claim.

• Car accidents
• Semi-truck accidents
• Motorcycle collisions
• Construction site accidents
• Wrongful death
• Nursing home abuse, neglect, or injury
• Dog attacks and dog bites
• Slip and fall accidents and other premises liability claims
• Boating accidents
• ATV and snowmobile accidents

Contact Our Channahon Personal Injury Attorneys

At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we want to help you get through this difficult time in the best way possible—with the best outcome possible. We are compassionate, skilled attorneys who will aggressively pursue compensation on your behalf. If you believe a negligent party caused your injury or the death of a loved one, contact us at 815-727-0100 today. We offer a free initial consultation where we will assess your claim with no charge or obligation. Our firm handles personal injury cases for clients in Grundy County, Will County, and other surrounding counties.