Romeoville Personal Injury Lawyer

Injury Attorneys Working Zealously to Protect Your Rights in Romeoville, IL

There are many different types of personal injury cases. An injured person—known as the plaintiff—may sue a person, a business, or other entities who were responsible for their injuries (the defendant). A lawsuit may be brought because the defendant acted negligently, causing an accident that resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.

While most workplace injuries are handled through workers' compensation claims, accidents like automobile collisions, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, nursing home injuries, and more may be resolved through personal injury claims.

A personal injury claim can involve medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and, in some cases, punitive damages. There are things to consider before deciding to file a personal injury lawsuit, including:

• What is the statute of limitations (the amount of time you have to bring a claim)?
• Who was responsible for the accident and your injuries?
• Does the at-fault person have insurance that will cover your damages?
• What is the cause of action—what gives you the right to sue in court?
• What are your damages, and what are these damages worth?
• What evidence do you have to prove your claim?

Having an experienced personal injury attorney on your side is always a good idea in these situations. A lawyer can be especially beneficial when you have suffered severe or catastrophic injuries that result in a disability or when liability is unclear.

Are Auto Accidents the Most Common Type of Personal Injury Claim?

There are many different types of personal injury cases, but auto accidents are the most common reasons why people seek compensation for injuries and damages they have suffered. There are more than six million automobile accidents annually across the United States. A large number of these auto accidents trigger personal injury claims. The concept of negligence is at the center of most auto accident claims. Any time a person fails to act in a manner that another reasonable person would have done in similar circumstances, negligence may have occurred.

Distracted driving, impaired driving, excess speed, driving while overly fatigued, and careless driving are all causes of auto accidents, and they all involve negligence. Auto accidents include car accidents, large commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Virtually any type of auto accident that results in a serious injury can benefit from having representation from a highly skilled personal injury attorney from McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC.

Why You Should Choose an Attorney Who Will Fight for You

The personal injury claim process can feel overwhelming, especially if liability is difficult to prove, your injuries are severe, or your case goes to trial. Your choice of personal injury attorney can determine the outcome of your case. The attorneys at McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC have more than two decades of personal injury experience, which will benefit you as we fight for a full and fair settlement on your behalf.

We will first gather all the evidence associated with your accident, including any video evidence, police reports, witness statements, and photographs. Our extensive resources help us build a strong case that we will use to negotiate with the at-fault party's insurance company. If the insurer refuses to agree to a full and fair settlement, we are always prepared to argue the case in court.

What Types of Personal Injury Claims Can We Help You With?

When you choose a knowledgeable, compassionate personal injury lawyer from McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we can assist you with any of the following types of personal injury claims:

• Construction site accidents
• Wrongful death claims
• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Nursing home abuse or neglect
• Dog bites and dog attacks
• Motorcycle accidents
• ATV, boating, and snowmobile accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Premises liability claims

Contact Our Will County, IL Personal Injury Lawyers

At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we are committed to helping you through this difficult time in your life. We have a long history of success for our clients as compassionate, highly skilled lawyers who aggressively pursue justice. If your accident was the result of negligence, call McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC at 815-727-0100 or contact us online. We provide free initial consultations for our personal injury clients.