Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in Chicago and throughout Illinois. In most cases, distraction, speeding, and/or alcohol have played a role in the accident. Other common causes of accidents include tailgating, improper lane changing, and driver fatigue. Depending upon the unique facts of each case, there may be other contributing factors to particular accident. Chicago car accident lawyer Jason M. Kroot has successfully handled over a hundred auto accident cases in Illinois, including those involving trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians.
Instead of simply filing suit, our office conducts a pre-suit investigation into the car accident. This includes gathering all the facts and supporting documentation surrounding the accident such as the motorist report, crash report and ambulance report. In addition, photographs of the accident scene, vehicles, and physical injuries can be critical to a successful settlement or verdict. Kroot Law is a select law firm. By limiting the number cases we handle each year, we are able to deliver exceptional results and uncommon personal service for our clients. For more information, we invite you to contact auto accident attorney Jason M. Kroot for a free consultation.
Illinois Car AccidentsThere are many types of car accidents in Illinois on any given day, including head on collisions, rear end collisions, side impact collisions, and roll over collisions. Although certain types of collisions are more likely to result in serious harm than others, each case is unique. Some auto accidents involve temporary injuries while others may result in serious injury or, unfortunately, even death. Depending upon the nature, extent and duration of the injuries, the available damages may include pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, lost wages, medical expenses, and other losses. In the event of death, the heirs may recover damages under the Illinois Wrongful Death Statute. If the deceased person suffered between prior to death, Illinois law allows recovery on behalf of the decedent’s estate under the Survival Act.
Most car accidents in Chicago and Illinois settle without a trial. For auto accidents involving minor injuries, some people elect to hanlde the case on their own without a lawyer. Of course, this is a personal choice. However, for cases involving more serious injuries, a top car accident lawyer can be critical to maximize recovery. Regardless of whether a lawyer is retained or not, there are usually 10 Common Mistakes made in an Auto Accident. In addition, there are usually Three Critical Disputes In An Illinois Auto Accident case. A thorough understanding of these common mistakes and disputes can be pivotal to any successful outcome.
Choosing a Car Accident Lawyer in ChicagoThere are many car accident lawyers in Chicago. In deciding how to proceed, it is critical to choose auto car accident attorney with the knowledge, skill, and dedication to hanlde your case in a timely and effective manner. Trial attorney Jason M. Kroot has successfully recovered over 25 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients, while providing the highest degree of personal service to each and every client we represent. Although we are proud of our record of success, we are committed to maximizing the recovery for each and every client we represent. If you or a loved one was serious injured in an car accident in Illinois, we invite you to contact Kroot Law, LLC for a free consultation.