Chicago Car Accident Lawyers
Experienced Chicago Car Accident Lawyers – The Law Offices of Lane & Lane LLC
The Law Offices of Lane & Lane LLC is a Chicago personal injury firm with special expertise in car accidents and serious injury cases. The firm is led by veteran trial attorneys supported by a team of dedicated lawyers and support staff. They stand up for the rights of victims in the Chicago area and fight back against insurance companies.
Chicago residents have several reasons to trust and turn to the services of the Law Offices of Lane & Lane LLC:
- Over 130 years of combined legal experience
- A network of expert witnesses to support cases
- Experience litigating cases as high as the Illinois Supreme Court
- Multiple verdicts and settlements worth over $1 million
- Free consultations
- No fee until you win
Chicago Law Office
The Law Offices of Lane & Lane LLC is a firm centrally located in Chicago:
230 W. Monroe St.
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606
Do I Really Need a Chicago Car Accident Lawyer?
You may not need a lawyer after a car accident. If the accident is minor and your injuries are not serious, your expenses are probably minimal. You should be able to make an insurance claim and get the compensation you deserve in a timely manner. However, there are certain other situations in which it makes sense to talk to a lawyer:
- Your injuries are serious, permanent, disabling, or disfiguring.
- You have major medical expenses as a result of the accident.
- Your injuries may require ongoing medical or home care.
- You have lost wages because of your injuries.
- You expect to lose more income or future earning potential.
- A loved one died in the car accident.
- Your insurance claim has been denied, or they offered you inadequate compensation.
Even if a claim with an insurer seems straightforward, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer first, especially when you have big expenses. A lawyer can get you more compensation. Reputable firms will not charge you a fee to look over your case and provide some initial advice, so there is no cost to get your questions answered.
Examples of Chicago Car Accident Cases and Results
These examples of car accident lawsuits and their outcomes can help you understand what is possible if you take legal action. Every case is different, and no one can guarantee a certain result. But these cases illustrate just how serious car accidents are and what your case may be worth.
- $9.5 Million for Brain Injury. Road accidents don’t always involve cars. In the case of Catalin Dumitrescu, it was a cycling road accident that led to significant injuries in 2014. He sued the city of Chicago for designating a bike path on a street in Hyde Park without checking it for hazards. An old rail from a streetcar embedded in the road caught Dumitrescu’s tire. He was thrown from his bike into the road, where he could have been hit by a car. The city agreed to the multimillion-dollar settlement.[1]
- $1.75 Million for Bus Accident. In another cycling incident, a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus struck Joseph Morgan cycling in River North in 2019. He suffered serious injuries and sued both the CTA and the bus operator. The CTA approved the $1.75 million settlement.[2]
- $16 Million for Motorcycle Crash. In 2018, Tim Walsh was riding his motorcycle when an employee of a dealership driving a car to a gas station struck him in Lake County. Walsh’s injuries necessitated a leg amputation and left him with a lifelong disability. He sued and ended up settling the suit for $16 million, a record in the county just north of Chicago.[3]
- $21.3 Million for Fatal Police Chase. Maria Carrion-Adame died after an accident with an unmarked Chicago police car chasing a suspected stolen minivan in 2015. The car was unmarked and did not have sirens engaged. After being ordered to stop the chase, the officers continued resulting in the minivan striking Carrion-Adame’s vehicle. Several passengers, her children, suffered serious injuries. A Cook County jury awarded her family more than $20 million.[4]
Don’t let the negligent party or the insurer get away with cheating you out of the money you deserve after an accident. Contact Chicago car accident lawyers to file a claim, negotiate a settlement, or go to court and get a jury award.