Westchester Personal Injury Attorneys

Dedicated Personal Injury Lawyers for Clients in Westchester, Illinois

Client-Centered Personal Injury Representation

Mevorah & Giglio Law has been nothing but the absolute best with handling my personal injury case & getting the settlement I deserve.

Everything was communicated clearly & handle in a very timely manner. In order to have a successful outcome, you have to do your part as well. The law office cannot do everything for you. Cynthia is the best! She kept me up to date on the process the whole way. I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you all so much!

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How Does Your Percentage of Fault Impact a Personal Injury Claim in Illinois

Your percentage of fault in a personal injury claim in Illinois can reduce the amount of compensation you receive or, in some cases, prevent you from recovering anything at all. Illinois follows a modified comparative fault rule. Under this rule, an injured person can still recover damages if they were partly responsible for the accident, as long as their share of fault amounts to 50 percent or less.

When an injured person is found partly at fault, their compensation is reduced by their percentage of responsibility. If the injured person is found more than 50 percent at fault, they are barred from recovering damages.

Insurance companies know how this rule works, and they often try to deflect responsibility onto the injured person to lower or avoid a payout. An adjuster may claim you were speeding, not paying attention, or ignoring a warning sign. Our lawyers push back on these tactics by gathering photos, video footage, witness statements, medical records, and expert opinions that show what really happened.

Seeking Payment for a Catastrophic Injury

A catastrophic injury is one that causes permanent harm or changes the way a person lives, works, and cares for themselves. Gas explosions can cause severe burns, blast injuries, and lung damage that require months of specialized treatment. Traumatic brain injuries can affect memory, mood, speech, and the ability to hold a job. Spinal cord injuries can lead to partial or complete paralysis, along with lifelong medical needs.

The costs of a catastrophic injury can be spread across decades, or even a lifetime. A full claim may account for future surgeries, rehabilitation, in-home care, mobility equipment, home modifications, and lost earning capacity over a lifetime. Non-economic losses, such as physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, and loss of a normal life, can also be part of the claim.

Calculating these damages accurately often requires input from doctors, life care planners, and financial experts. Our attorneys work with these professionals to build a claim that reflects both your present needs and the care you will require years from now. We are prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement.