Personal Injury

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence or through no fault, you may be searching for a personal injury lawyer to help you secure the compensation you rightfully deserve. Finding the right personal injury attorney can be crucial, as it can make the difference between receiving a fair settlement and missing out on maximum compensation.

At Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD, and with our team of experienced personal injury lawyers, we understand the importance of carefully considering each candidate when seeking legal representation for your personal injury case. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping individuals like you in Schaumburg and the surrounding areas navigate the complex process of personal injury claims.

If you’ve been injured, it’s vital to consult with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney who can guide you through the legal process and provide the personalized attention you deserve. While you may be eager to start your injury claim and move forward with your life, taking the time to make an informed choice can significantly impact the outcome of your case.

Why One of Our Personal Injury Attorneys for Your Personal Injury Case?

Injuries can disrupt your life significantly, and the severity of your injury can complicate your claim. Whether you have sustained major injuries or minor ones, seeking medical treatment can be costly. However, with the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can fight for fair compensation. If someone else’s negligence caused the accident that led to your injuries, you should not bear the financial burden of your recovery.

Our personal injury lawyers can assist you with:

• Explaining your rights and providing legal advice for a personal injury.
• Documenting your losses and determining the total value of your personal injury claim.
• Clarifying liability issues.
• Negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf.
• Filing a lawsuit and representing you in court, if necessary.

No matter how simple you believe your personal injury claim is, hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer is always a wise choice.

Important Steps to Follow After a Serious Personal Injury

Hire a Personal Injury Attorney:
Hiring a qualified and experienced personal injury attorney is the first step in pursuing a personal injury claim for most accident victims. While it’s technically possible to represent yourself in court, professional representation from a personal injury lawyer significantly improves your chances of success. Look for an attorney with experience in personal injury claims, particularly in cases similar to yours. Ensure that the personal injury attorney of your choice has a proven track record in court and will take your case to trial if necessary.

Launch an Investigation to Collect Evidence:
After hiring a personal injury lawyer, your case won’t immediately proceed to filing a lawsuit. Your personal injury attorney will investigate to gather evidence supporting your personal injury claim. You can begin this process even before contacting a lawyer. Use your smartphone to take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries. Such evidence often proves crucial when reconstructing the events leading up to the accident. If witnesses were present during the accident, obtain their names and contact information for potential trial witnesses.

Document the Extent of Your Injuries:
Medical records are the most valuable source for presenting evidence of your accident-related injuries to the court. Seek medical attention promptly after an accident, whether at the emergency room or with your primary care physician. Records of your initial treatment and any follow-up care for your personal injuries will serve as crucial documentation of the extent of your injuries.

Consult with Experts:
Sometimes, especially when liability is contested, your personal injury lawyer may need to consult with expert witnesses, such as accident reconstructionists. These experts can provide testimony during trial to help the judge or jury understand the events leading up to the accident.

Negotiate a Settlement or Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit:
Contrary to common belief, most personal injury cases are resolved without trial. Defendants and their insurance carriers often prefer to settle when faced with overwhelming evidence of negligence and the extent of the victim’s injuries. If settlement negotiations fail, your personal injury attorney will assist you in filing a lawsuit. It’s important to note that it can take several months or even years before a lawsuit is ready for trial. During this time, your personal injury attorney may continue with settlement talks.

Final Outcome:
If a personal injury case goes to trial, a jury (or sometimes just the judge) will hear evidence and arguments from both sides before delivering a verdict. The losing party may choose to appeal the verdict, but barring that, the trial court’s decision is final.

Determining If You Have a Strong Personal Injury Case

Negligent Party:
To succeed in a personal injury case, it must be demonstrated that another party was negligent. In this context, “negligent” means that the other party acted carelessly, recklessly, or disregarding traffic laws or public safety. For instance, if another driver ran a red light and caused an accident, this is generally enough to prove negligence.

Causation:
In addition to proving negligence, the plaintiff must establish that negligence directly caused specific, identifiable injuries. These injuries can include physical harm, damage to the plaintiff’s vehicle, or psychological injuries resulting from the accident.

Compensable Damages:
The plaintiff must provide evidence of the existence and amount of damages, which may encompass medical bills, loss of income, and other financial losses.

Injured individuals may be entitled to various forms of compensation, such as:

• General damages covering losses that are difficult to quantify, such as pain and suffering.
• Compensation for lost wages, for income not earned due to the injury.
• Reimbursement for medical expenses and related costs arising from the injury.
• Compensation for lost earning potential in the future.

In cases of gross negligence, punitive damages may be included in the settlement or verdict.

Family members can seek damages as well, including claims for loss of affection (referred to as loss of consortium) or wrongful death claims if the victim has passed away.

Common Types of Personal Injuries in Schaumburg

Personal injury lawsuits in Schaumburg and the surrounding areas typically arise from injuries resulting from accidents or acts of negligence.

Some of the most common serious personal injuries include:

• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Back injuries
• Internal injuries
• Fractures and broken bones
• Disfiguring facial injuries and scars
• Limb loss and amputation
• Neck injuries and whiplash
• Knee injuries
• Foot and ankle injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Wrist and hand injuries
• Lacerations, bruises, and “road rash.”
• Burn injuries
• Crush injuries
• Soft-tissue injuries
• Nerve injuries

Types of Personal Injury Cases Our Schaumburg Personal Injury Attorneys Handle

At Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD, we primarily handle the following types of personal injury claims:

Car accidents: Many personal injury cases stem from car accidents, often resulting in severe injuries or loss of life. These cases frequently involve permanent disabilities, disfigurement, or long-term medical conditions that will impact the injured party for life.

Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists face a significantly higher risk of catastrophic injuries or death if they are involved in accidents with other vehicles. These consequences often include impairments like spinal cord injuries.

Truck accidents: The Schaumburg area sees many commercial truck accidents, often leading to serious or catastrophic injuries or fatalities. These cases can be complex, involving multiple parties responsible for the accident.

Pedestrian accidents: High traffic volumes in the area, along with the presence of distracted and intoxicated drivers, have resulted in a considerable number of pedestrian accidents. These incidents are frequently fatal, with survivors often facing permanent impairments or other severe health conditions.

Bicycle accidents: Bicyclists are at a high risk of suffering serious injuries or death when involved in accidents with other vehicles. We represent bicycle accident victims throughout Schaumburg, offering our legal expertise to help them secure compensation.

Medical malpractice: Healthcare providers who fail to meet accepted standards of care and cause patient harm may be liable for their negligence. Medical malpractice can occur in various healthcare settings, with serious consequences for the patient.

Prescription drug injuries: Drug manufacturers may release or fail to recall drugs, even after becoming aware of potential harmful or fatal side effects. Victims who have suffered due to deadly prescription drugs may be entitled to compensation.

Pharmacy errors: Some pharmacists work under pressure to fill numerous prescriptions, potentially leading to disastrous results when prescriptions are filled incorrectly.

Premises liability: This category includes cases involving inadequate security, with slip-and-fall injuries being the most common claims. To succeed, an injured party must typically prove that the property owner either caused the dangerous condition or was aware of it but took no action to warn visitors.

Defective and harmful products: Product liability law covers the legal liability of manufacturers and sellers in compensating consumers for damages and injuries resulting from design defects, manufacturing defects, or marketing errors.

Airbag injuries: Injury claims can be made against automobile manufacturers in the event of airbag malfunctions. Victims can file claims for resulting injuries if an airbag fails to deploy or deploys too slowly or quickly. However, most consumers may need to be aware that they can also claim injuries due to the failure to provide vehicle airbags.

Other Areas of Practice We Cover For Personal Injuries:

• Scooter Accidents
• Slip & Fall Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Construction Accidents
• Daycare Accidents
• Negligent Supervision
• Slip and Fall on Ice and Snow
• Negligent Security Accidents
• Nursing Home Accidents
• Injuries at School
• Burn Injuries
• Fractured & Broken Bones Injuries
• Amputated Limbs & Appendages Due To Accident
• Exposure To Toxic Chemicals & Substances
• Loss of Vision Due To An Injury
• Loss of Smell & Taste Due To An Injury
• Hearing Loss Due To An Injury

Our personal injury attorneys are ready to help you pursue the compensation necessary to regain control of your life.

Speak With a Schaumburg Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you’ve been injured due to someone’s negligence, contact Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD at (847) 944-9400 or complete our online contact form below to request a free consultation with one of our highly qualified personal injury lawyers today.

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