Unfortunate events happen to all people. Injuries, terminations, unexpected or inequitable losses often blindside us and leave us feeling overwhelmed, physically incapable of providing for ourselves and our loved ones, or downright angry and fearful. It can be difficult to determine, let alone pursue, the many legal rights and protections designed to compensate or remedy such situations.

We are here to determine, explain, and aggressively pursue those rights for you. Just call us – consultations are always free.

Why Should I Choose Your Firm?

We learned from the best trial lawyers in Illinois, worked for judges, and previously handled hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases for plaintiffs and defendants, including national trucking companies and insurance companies, academic hospitals, and physicians in catastrophic loss cases. We combine this experience with exceptional, client-driven delivery using sophisticated & aggressive courtroom strategies with technology-driven processes. Beyond hard credentials, we care.

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Types of Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases frequently follow accidents involving cars, trucks, bicycles, or pedestrians. Premises liability cases typically involve property owner (landlord) negligence or failures. Wrongful Death claims belong to surviving family members to compensate for the grief & sorrow inherent in such losses of life. In Chicago, people who have been injured can pursue payments for the cost of their medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and other related expenses with the help of a trusted personal injury attorney.

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Potential Challenges in Personal Injury Claims

Illinois follows modified comparative fault laws in negligence cases. This means an injured person can collect damages as long as they are less at fault than the other person. If someone is partially at fault for an incident, they could still obtain a settlement under Illinois’s comparative negligence laws; if they are more than 51 percent responsible, though, the court will bar them from recovering any damages.

The court will also reduce an injured person’s recovery by the percentage of assigned fault. For example, if the court determines an injured person was 20 percent responsible for a crash that caused $100,000 in damages, it will reduce the compensation by 20 percent, awarding the person a total of $80,000. A dedicated legal professional could review the evidence of an incident to determine who is at fault and to dispute allegations the injured person shares liability.

In addition, state law establishes a statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits, which is the amount of time an injured person has to file a claim after their getting hurt or being diagnosed with an illness. In Illinois, a personal injury claim must be filed within two years, with rare exceptions. A Chicago lawyer could guide an injured person through the laws governing a personal injury claim and ensure they meet every deadline, maximizing their chances of a positive outcome.

A Chicago Personal Injury Attorney Is Here for You

When you or someone you love is hurt due to someone else’s negligence, you should find an attorney who understands the complex laws surrounding these claims. A Chicago personal injury lawyer from Nozicka Law is dedicated to helping people like you get the compensation they deserve. Call now to schedule a consultation or if you have questions about a potential claim.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Your right to seek damages resulting from an injury, death, or adverse employment action exists for a reason. Non-sentient entities such as insurance companies & corporations consider, calculate, & expect expenses from payments to injured persons or terminated employees.
Client experiences are respected and kept confidential. We understand the trauma inherent to our cases and value the dignity of everyone we represent. Some cases involve private issues and require anonymous filings –we can utilize mechanisms to keep names confidential in those situations.
We learned from the best trial lawyers in Illinois, worked for judges, and previously handled hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases for plaintiffs and defendants, including national trucking companies and insurance companies, academic hospitals, and physicians in catastrophic loss cases. We combine this experience with exceptional, client-driven delivery using sophisticated & aggressive courtroom strategies with technology-driven processes. Beyond hard credentials, we care.

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