Bolingbrook, Illinois Car Accident Attorneys

Lawyers for Accidents Caused by Driver Negligence in Bolingbrook

The aftermath of a serious car accident may involve a great deal of pain and trauma, as well as significant financial losses. Victims may need extensive medical treatment, and they could suffer long-term harm or permanent disabilities, as well as lost wages and emotional distress. Drivers who fail to operate their vehicles safely can place others at risk of devastating harm. When negligence is the cause of a car accident, victims can take steps to recover compensation and hold the responsible driver accountable.

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, we provide people in Bolingbrook with the legal representation they need to address injuries in car accidents. We can gather evidence to ensure that a negligent driver can be held liable for a collision, handle complex insurance issues, and work to ensure that our clients receive the maximum compensation available for their physical injuries, emotional suffering, and financial losses.

Types of Car Accidents That Can Lead to Severe Injuries

Our lawyers represent clients who have been injured in a wide variety of motor vehicle accidents, including:

• Head-On Collisions: These crashes may occur when a driver leaves their lane or travels the wrong way down a road, placing them in the path of oncoming traffic. The force of two vehicles colliding while traveling in opposite directions can result in severe bodily harm for drivers and passengers. In some cases, these accidents can be fatal.
• Rear-End Accidents: A sudden impact from behind can lead to whiplash, back injuries, soft tissue damage, or other forms of harm for a driver or passengers. In some cases, rear-end accidents can lead to multi-vehicle pileups, especially on highways, in heavy traffic, or in situations where a driver fails to stop when traveling at a high speed.
• Sideswipe Collisions: When vehicles traveling parallel to one another make contact, one or both drivers may lose control, leading them to leave the roadway, drift into oncoming traffic, or collide with other vehicles. Sideswipe accidents can occur when a driver fails to check their blind spots when changing lanes or merging.
• T-Bone Crashes: These collisions may take place at intersections, and in serious cases, one car may strike another from the side at a high speed. A driver or passenger on the side of the impacted vehicle may suffer serious bodily harm

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Common Forms of Driver Negligence That Can Lead to Accidents

Negligence involves the failure to act safely and reasonably. In the context of driving, negligence can take many dangerous forms, including:

• Speeding: Violations of speed limits can increase the chances of a crash. A driver who is speeding will have less time to slow down or take other steps to avoid a collision.
• Aggressive Driving: Dangerous behaviors like cutting other drivers off, tailgating, or ignoring traffic signs and signals can greatly increase the likelihood of an accident.
• Drunk Driving: When a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they will be more likely to exhibit poor judgment, and their vision, reaction time, and coordination may be affected. These issues can combine to cause dangerous crashes.
• Distracted Driving: Multiple types of distractions can take a driver's attention off the road. Activities such as making phone calls, texting, eating, adjusting the radio, or checking on children in the back seat can cause a driver to fail to notice important details, leading to serious accidents.
• Drowsy Driving: When they are fatigued, drivers may experience delayed reactions, or they may even fall asleep behind the wheel. Sleep deprivation can affect a driver in a manner similar to drug or alcohol intoxication, and it can lead to dangerous collisions.

Serious Injuries Resulting From Car Crashes

Car accident injuries can range from temporary conditions to life-altering disabilities that may affect a person's ability to work, care for themselves, or engage in daily activities. These injuries may include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries that lead to mobility issues or paralysis
• Broken bones
• Internal organ injuries
• Severe lacerations resulting in disfigurement
• Burn injuries from fires or explosions
• Soft tissue injuries
• Amputations

Our attorneys work to ensure that our clients can receive compensation that will fully address the effects of their injuries. We fight to ensure that injury victims will receive the necessary care going forward and that they will be compensated for loss of income and reduced earning potential. We also advocate for full compensation for our clients' pain and suffering.

Legal Options When the At-Fault Driver Is Uninsured

Being injured by an uninsured driver can add another layer of difficulty to an already stressful situation. Although Illinois law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance, some people do not meet these obligations. Fortunately, there are options available for victims in these cases:

• Uninsured Motorist Coverage: This type of insurance, which is required in all Illinois auto insurance policies, may allow a person to recover compensation from their own insurer when the at-fault driver has no coverage.
• Underinsured Motorist Coverage: If the at-fault driver's insurance is insufficient to cover the full cost of a person's injuries and damages, the victim's own policy may provide supplemental coverage.

Filing claims to address damages caused by an uninsured driver is not always a straightforward process. Insurance companies may try to minimize payouts or challenge the extent of a person's injuries. Our lawyers can negotiate with insurers and take the necessary legal action to enforce the terms of a policy. When disputes arise, we can provide aggressive representation to ensure that victims are not left to bear the financial burden of someone else's negligence.

Contact Our Bolingbrook, IL Car Accident Lawyers

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, our lawyers can evaluate a car accident case, explain the available options, and take steps to ensure that an injury victim can receive the compensation they deserve. Contact our Bolingbrook car accident injury attorneys at 630-932-9100 to arrange a free consultation and begin the process of holding a negligent driver accountable for the harm they have caused to you and your family.