Personal Injury

McHenry County, Illinois Personal Injury Attorney

No matter how cautious or careful of a driver that you are, the decisions that others make are out of our control. Sometimes inclement weather dangers, road conditions, and a keen awareness of your surroundings is necessary in order to make it to your definition safely and unharmed. In other instances, reckless drivers choose to speed or race with no regard to the cars around them on the road. Others make the unfortunate decision to get behind the wheel while experiencing extreme fatigue, or even worse, choosing to drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Whether local to counties like McHenry and Crystal Lake, or simply passing through Illinois, you have noticed an extreme population increase causing density of traffic on the roads. A higher population of drivers is tacked on top of the complex architecture of our transportation system, often filled with steep hills, and winding roads. With all of that being said, there is little margin for error when operating such heavy and powerful machinery at such high speeds.  The reason why our nation has such an extensive permit and road testing process in order to obtain a driver’s license is because of the immense sense of  power and responsibility that comes with the privilege of being able to operate a motor vehicle. The lives and wellbeing of American citizens are at stake, and a split second decision can cause major ripple effects, reaching farther and wider than the hands of one person on one simple steering wheel.  Yes, car accidents happen, and sometimes due to technical failure or other vehicle malfunction are inevitable. Even though I am sure that many people would like  to be able to predict the exact occurrences of each moment that will unfold at some point in the duration of their life on earth, some things simply remain out of our control. So while we cannot prevent every car accident from happening, we can take the reins on what ensues in the time following the incident, and how we move forward. It should go without saying that the impact of a motor vehicle accident, regardless of the severity, on someone’s life can have a devastating effect, both physically and emotionally, on the lives of victims and their loved ones.  Apart from physical damage to someone’s body or vehicle, overwhelming medical expenses and missing work can result in somebody’s life being turned upside down.  The recovery process that follows a major wreck can be complex, and in the overwhelming swarm of emotions that tend to accompany that period, many families are simply seeking some sense of relief. Many major insurance companies know this, and take advantage of victims while they are at their lowest point. The tactic used to prey on accident victims and their families is the offer of a low cash settlement offer, which may seem helpful at the time of desperation, but often does not account for the full amount that someone is owed for the extent of their pain and suffering, especially in cases of medical malpractice. Insurance companies fail to account for the full extent of the costs involved in recovering from a severe injury, and the best way to avoid this scam is by seeking out an experienced legal team. Our Crystal Lake personal injury lawyers have experience dealing with any and all legal issues related to these types of cases. Though no case is the same, we believe that each and every one of our clients deserve the same level of respect and professional service from the point of their initial consultation, all the way until we reach a point of resolution with the at fault party.  If you or a loved one have been injured, you need a skilled Illinois personal injury lawyer to fight for you, and our law offices are happy to provide legal advice. We don’t only practice law, we practice compassion.