Naperville Car Accident Lawyers

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Naperville is one of the largest suburbs in the Chicago area, and its roads carry a steady stream of commuters, shoppers, and families throughout the day. With so much traffic passing through the area on busy roads and highways like Route 59, Ogden Avenue, and 75th Street, car accidents can occur, and they can result in serious injuries. Most of the time, car crashes are caused by negligence, with drivers committing violations or acting carelessly and putting others at risk. People who have been injured in accidents will need to understand their legal options and the steps they can take to obtain compensation for their damages.

At Newland & Newland, LLP, our lawyers work with people who have suffered harm because of the negligence of other drivers or anyone else who was responsible for a car accident. We provide the legal representation our clients need to build strong claims that are backed by evidence, and we can negotiate firmly with insurance companies to make sure the needs of injury victims will be fully addressed. With our years of experience handling these types of cases, we know how to maximize the compensation our clients can receive.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Despite laws that prohibit intoxicated driving and safety campaigns that inform people about the dangers of using drugs or alcohol before getting behind the wheel, some drivers may still act unsafely and cause dangerous accidents while they are drunk. A driver who is under the influence may fail to notice a red light, drift out of their lane and into oncoming traffic, misjudge the distance needed to stop, or react too slowly to other vehicles or pedestrians. The mistakes that drunk drivers are likely to make can have deadly results. Our attorneys work to ensure that intoxicated drivers will be held responsible for injuring others.

Distracted Driving

When driving, people need to make sure they fully pay attention to the road. They will need to be aware of everything that is happening around them so they can act quickly in response to potential dangers and minimize the risk of collisions. Unfortunately, there are many things that may compete for drivers' attention, and distracted driving can lead to accidents. The distractions that can affect drivers include:

• Texting or using a phone for other purposes while driving
• Making adjustments to a GPS navigation system or a vehicle's entertainment system
• Eating, drinking, or reaching for items inside the vehicle
• Turning around to attend to children in the back seat
• Applying makeup, grooming, or other personal tasks

Even a few seconds in which a person takes their attention away from the road can be enough time for a driver to miss a stopped vehicle, a pedestrian crossing the street, or another hazard. Our lawyers can take steps to identify distractions and show that a driver was responsible for causing an accident because of their negligence.

Traffic Violations That Can Lead to Collisions

Drivers who ignore traffic laws and drive unsafely can put everyone else on the road at risk. Violations that can lead to car accidents include speeding, running red lights or stop signs, making illegal turns, and improper merging or lane changes. Drivers who act dangerously by violating the rules of the road may cause rear-end collisions when they are unable to slow down in time, T-bone collisions when they speed through intersections without stopping, sideswipe collisions when they do not check their blind spots, or other types of dangerous accidents. Our attorneys can take steps to show that a violation of traffic laws led to a car accident so that a negligent driver can be held liable.

Compensation Available to Car Accident Victims

At Newland & Newland, LLP, we work with people who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions to address the damages they have suffered. Our goal is to obtain full and fair compensation that will cover the financial losses that have occurred due to a collision and the other ways a victim's life has been affected. We will address damages such as:

• Medical expenses, including emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, and ongoing rehabilitation
• Lost wages for time when a victim has been unable to work or has had to reduce their hours because of their injuries, as well as reduced earning capacity in cases where injuries will affect a person's future employment
• Property damage for the repair or replacement of a vehicle or other items
• Pain and suffering associated with physical injuries
• Emotional distress that a person has suffered because of an accident

Frequently Asked Questions About Naperville Car Accidents