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If you were hurt in an accident caused by another party, you should know that you have a right to seek payment for your injuries through a personal injury claim. These claims must be filed within set deadlines, and they often require strong proof to succeed. A Wheeling, IL personal injury lawyer can help you file a claim after a car crash, slip-and-fall, or another accident caused by another party's negligence.
An unexpected injury can set your life back by months or years. With that in mind, you should consider working with a law firm with a history of proven success. At Newland & Newland, LLP, we have recovered over $100 million for clients in need, and while we cannot guarantee any results, we give all cases our full attention.
The Basics of Personal Injury Claims in Illinois
Personal injury claims in Illinois give people a way to seek payment when someone else's carelessness causes them harm. Most of these claims are based on negligence, which means a person or business failed to act with reasonable care. A driver who runs a stop sign on Dundee Road, a store manager who leaves a wet floor unmarked, and a nursing home that understaffs its night shift can all be negligent in the eyes of the law.
To recover compensation, an injured person generally needs to show that the other party owed them a duty of care, the other party violated the duty, the breach of duty led to an injury, and the injury led to real losses. Medical records, photos, witness accounts, and expert opinions often help connect each of these points.
Many claims are first handled through the at-fault party's insurance company rather than a lawsuit. Illinois uses a modified comparative fault system, so an injured person who is partly to blame can still be paid as long as his or her share of fault stays at 50 percent or below. The total award is reduced by that percentage of fault. For most adults, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois is two years from the date of the injury.
Types of Injury Claims We Can Help With
Injury claims in Wheeling can come from many different situations, from busy roads to private homes to care facilities. Our attorneys represent injured people and their families in a wide range of cases, including, but not limited to:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Premises liability cases
- Rideshare accidents
- Train accidents
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Food poisoning
Each of these claim types follows its own set of rules. A rideshare claim may involve layers of insurance tied to whether the driver had the app turned on, while a train accident near the Wheeling Metra station may involve a public transit agency with special notice requirements. A dog bite case may rely on Illinois law that holds owners responsible when their animals attack without provocation.
Gary A. Newland
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- Elite Lawyer, 2019-present
- Super Lawyers, 2020-present
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Successfully won hundreds of cases at trial
- Appeared in USA Today, NBC, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Herald, and The Oprah Winfrey Show
Handling Negotiations and Litigation on Behalf of Injury Victims in Wheeling
Negotiations with insurance companies are part of nearly every personal injury claim in Wheeling. After a serious injury, an adjuster may call within days and offer a quick payment. Early offers rarely account for future surgeries, ongoing therapy, or wages you may lose months down the road. Accepting one usually means giving up the right to ask for more later. Adjusters may also ask for a recorded statement, hoping to find a comment that downplays your injuries or suggests you share the blame.
Our attorneys prepare a detailed demand that lays out the facts of the incident, the medical treatment you have received, and the full cost of your injuries. We gather bills, records, and statements from your doctors and employer to support each number. When an insurer pushes back, we respond with evidence. Many claims settle through this back-and-forth once the other side sees the strength of the case.
Some insurers refuse to make a fair offer no matter how well a claim is documented. When that happens, filing a lawsuit in circuit court may be the next step. Litigation opens the door to discovery, where both sides exchange documents and take sworn testimony from witnesses. Cases can still settle at any point during this process, including during mediation or shortly before trial. If a settlement never comes, our trial attorneys are prepared to present your case to a jury.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law in Wheeling, IL
A parent or legal guardian must usually bring an injury claim on the child's behalf. The two-year filing deadline generally does not begin to run until the child turns 18, giving the young person until age 20 to file in most cases.
A wrongful death claim is a legal action brought when a person dies due to another party's negligence or misconduct. In Illinois, the personal representative of the deceased person's estate files the claim on behalf of the surviving spouse and next of kin. The claim can seek compensation for the family's financial losses, such as lost income and support, along with grief, sorrow, and the loss of companionship.
Non-economic damages in a personal injury claim are payments for losses that do not come with a receipt or bill. These include physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, and what Illinois courts call loss of a normal life, which covers the ways an injury limits your daily activities and hobbies. Since these losses are harder to quantify, insurers often try to minimize them.
Contact Our Wheeling, IL Personal Injury Lawyers
At Newland & Newland, LLP, we take on the insurance companies and the legal work so you can rest easy during recovery. We handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not owe attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Call 847-797-8000 or contact our Wheeling, IL personal injury attorneys to schedule a free consultation.
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