Plainfield Personal Injury Lawyer

Injury Attorneys Protecting Your Rights and Your Future in Plainfield, IL

Almost 25 million people visit doctor's offices each year for treatment for accidental injuries. Another 25.5 million people visit emergency rooms for injuries caused by accidents. A significant percentage of these people were injured because of the negligence of another person or entity. Those people are entitled to file a personal injury claim against the person or organization that acted negligently or carelessly.

A personal injury claim requires proof of negligence, which is established by showing a duty of care existed, the duty of care was breached, that breach caused the accident, and the accident caused injuries that resulted in specific damages. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries because of another's negligence, a lawyer from McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC can help. We will handle all the legal aspects of your personal injury claim while you take the time to heal from your injuries.

Choosing a Lawyer Who Will Fight for You

At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we have more than 20 years of personal injury experience. With a history of successful outcomes, we fight for justice at every turn for every client. As we listen to your story, we will begin to build a strong case on your behalf. We will gather evidence, including witness interviews, video, photographs, and police reports. If your injuries resulted from a car or truck accident, we can obtain the "black box" information from the vehicle that hit you.

Once all the evidence is compiled, we will begin calculating your damages. Damages can include all medical expenses relating to the accident, lost wages, future lost wages, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering can involve actual physical pain as well as emotional pain and trauma.

If a defendant behaved willfully or maliciously, punitive damages may be appropriate. Our personal injury attorneys will aggressively negotiate with the at-fault party's insurance company. If the insurer refuses to pay you what your claim is worth, we will file a lawsuit and pursue the matter in court.

The Different Types of Personal Injury Claims We Can Help With

There are many different causes of accidents that can trigger a personal injury claim. At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we handle a wide variety of personal injury claims. These cases commonly involve auto accidents—car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Negligence in auto accidents usually involves distracted, careless, reckless, or impaired driving.

Slip and fall accidents fall under the category of premises liability claims. If someone slips and falls or is otherwise injured on another's property because of a known hazard, a premises liability claim can ensure that they can recover compensation from the property owner. Dog bites and dog attacks happen much more often than you might think. Illinois operates under strict liability for dog bites, which means the dog's owner is liable for the injuries resulting from the dog attack.

Nursing home abuse, neglect, and injury are all heartbreaking issues. Physical injury, emotional abuse, and neglect leading to dehydration, weight loss, bedsores, and infections occur too often in this vulnerable population. Construction site accidents also occur far too often, particularly when safety procedures are inadequate or disregarded in the workplace. Wrongful death claims can be filed when the injuries a person suffered due to someone else's negligence are severe enough to cause death.

Other personal injury claims handled by McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC include boating accidents, ATV accidents, and snowmobile accidents. Having a strong attorney by your side who will fight for justice on your behalf is crucial following an accident with injuries caused by negligence.

Contact Our Plainfield, IL Personal Injury Lawyers

The good news is that you do not have to get through this difficult time on your own. Personal injury plaintiffs who are legally represented are more likely to obtain a full settlement that covers all their damages. Insurance companies—who do their best to pay out as little as possible—have much more respect for plaintiffs who are represented by skilled personal injury lawyers.

If your injuries are the result of someone's negligence, contact McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC at 815-727-0100 today. We will provide you with a free initial consultation where we will comprehensively answer your questions.