Palatine, Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

Newland & Newland provided exceptional service from start to finish. Attorneys Gary Newland and Erin Adamski, both highly skilled and professional, offered expert guidance and clear communication throughout my case.

After an unexpected accident, you might be left with thousands upon thousands of dollars in medical bills. For many people, the damages do not stop there. A serious injury can force you out of work, which can be another major source of financial stress. A Palatine, IL personal injury attorney can review your case and help you seek payment for damages caused by another party's negligence.

At Newland & Newland, LLP, we have recovered over $65 million in funds for our injured clients. When you work with our legal team, we will fight for the payment that you deserve, whether through negotiations or litigation.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Palatine

Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents and harmful situations. Our firm handles claims that include:

• Car accidents: Distracted, impaired, or reckless drivers cause collisions that leave victims with serious and lasting injuries. Even a crash at moderate speed can result in broken bones, spinal damage, or a traumatic brain injury.
• Truck accidents: Commercial carrier claims are often more complex, involving federal safety regulations, driver logs, maintenance records, and multiple parties who may share responsibility for what happened.
• Bus accidents: These claims can involve public transit authorities or private operators, each with their own insurance structures and liability rules.
• Motorcycle accidents: Injured riders frequently face bias and disputed liability. They deserve the same serious advocacy as any other accident victim on the road.
• Food poisoning: When a person becomes sick after eating contaminated food at a restaurant or from a product sold in stores, the business or manufacturer responsible can be held liable.
• Dog bites: Illinois law holds dog owners strictly liable in many situations, meaning a victim does not need to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous. These injuries can cause significant physical and emotional harm.
• Premises liability: Property owners have a duty to keep their spaces reasonably safe. Slip and falls, broken stairways, poor lighting, and negligent security can all give rise to a claim.
• Defective products: Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers can be held responsible when a product causes harm because of a design flaw, a manufacturing error, or a failure to warn consumers about known dangers.

What Compensation Can You Get From an Illinois Personal Injury Claim?

The compensation available in a personal injury claim depends on the specific facts of the case, but most claims account for both financial losses and the broader harm the injury caused.

Medical expenses are often the largest part, covering emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, imaging, medication, physical therapy, and any future care the injury requires. Lost wages can be included when injuries keep a person out of work, and reduced earning capacity can become part of the claim when the injury affects a person's ability to work long-term. In motor vehicle claims, property damage can be another major component.

Non-economic damages address harm that does not show up on a bill. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, physical impairment, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life are all recognized losses under Illinois law. Insurance companies often try to minimize these damages, which is why thorough documentation and preparation matter from the beginning of a claim.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Palatine