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Unfortunately, an accident can throw everything off balance. Whether it is a car accident, a truck crash, a slip and fall, or an injury on the job, accidents can make it challenging to do even the smallest tasks. In cases of car accidents, seeking guidance from a Chicago car accident lawyer can be crucial. Sometimes injuries are catastrophic or even fatal. The Chicago personal injury lawyers at Abels & Annes have helped hundreds of accident victims recover compensation after suffering injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of other people or entities. FREE CONSULTATION 24/7 How To Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case in Chicago Most personal injury lawsuits are pursued under a theory of negligence. You will need to show that it is more likely than not that the defendant failed to act safely in the situation, avoiding unnecessary risks of harm. This duty of care depends on the circumstances. If you can establish liability, you can obtain damages such as pain and suffering , lost wages , and medical expenses. While it is most common that accidents are caused by negligence, it may be possible to recover damages under theories of intentional misconduct or recklessness under certain circumstances. You must bring a claim within a certain time period, known as the statute of limitations. Once you leave your Chicagoland home, anyone can compromise your safety. Someone you never met before may make a wrong choice or fail to pay attention, and you can suffer an injury. At Abels & Annes, we help people who have suffered an injury in accidents. We will work for you to receive full compensation when someone else was to blame for your accident. When you need legal help, our Chicago personal injury attorneys are here to help. FREE CONSULTATION 24/7 How Our Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers Work For You When you hire a Chicago personal injury lawyer from Abels & Annes, PC, we will immediately work to collect evidence and build the proof you need to win your case. Our lawyers prove personal injury cases with: Witness testimony from people who saw what happened Expert witnesses who can testify that the defendant breached their duty of care Pictures from the scene of the accident Wreckage from the accident Security camera footage that captured what happened Once your attorney has the necessary evidence, you must still meet the burden of proof, which rests squarely on you. In a personal injury lawsuit, you must show that your side of the story was more likely than not to have happened. FREE CONSULTATION 24/7 Common Factors in Chicago Personal Injury Cases All personal injury cases have two things in common, even when the actual ways the injuries happened are starkly different: You sustained an injury Your injury was caused by a negligent third party Personal Injury Cases that We Handle Numerous types of accidents and carelessness can fall under the personal injury umbrella. For almost all of these cases, an insurance company or jury will use the same test to determine whether someone else should pay for your injuries. Whether you slipped on a wet spot in a store or were injured in a T-bone crash by a car that ran a red light, the legal test is always negligence. At Abels & Annes, we have a team of dedicated attorneys with extensive experience in a variety of personal injury claims, including: Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Truck Accident Motorcycle Accident Bicycle Accident Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Pedestrian Accident Attorney See ALL PRACTICE AREAS Accident and Injury Risks in Chicago Wherever you go in the Windy City, you might be in an accident that causes injuries. Some common accidents might include: Rear-end collisions on the Dan Ryan Expressway Slip and falls while shopping Jewel-Osco Falling on an icy parking lot Boating accidents on Lake Michigan Pedestrian accident while crossing the six-way intersection of N. Milwaukee, W. North Avenue, and N. Damen Avenue Chicago Area Accident Statistics In a recent year, Chicago reported that 20,055 people suffered injuries in Chicago-area accidents, and 83 were killed. Other accident statistics for Chicago include: 29 injuries and 1 death resulting from semi-truck accidents 281 persons were injured and 12 killed in motorcycle accidents Passenger bus accidents injured 403 852 bicyclists suffered injuries and 8 were killed in bicycle accidents around Chicago 1,888 pedestrians were injured and 46 killed in pedestrian accidents. Our Chicago Office Locations Abels & Annes, PC, has two law offices in Chicago to better serve our clients: 100 N LaSalle St #1710, Chicago, IL 60602 5371 W Lawrence Ave #1B, Chicago, IL 60630 We also have law offices in Waukegan as well as Phoenix Arizona. Contact us today at (855) 529-2442 to schedule a free consultation. Common Personal Injuries People Suffer in Chicago People can suffer various personal injuries because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing in Chicago. Although injuries vary in type and severity depending on the accident and other factors, some of the common types of injuries we help clients recover compensation for at Abels & Annes include: Sprains and strains Fractures and broken bones Cuts and lacerations Burns Concussions and traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Whiplash and neck injuries Dislocations Deep bruises and contusions Internal injuries and organ damage Dental and facial injuries No matter how serious your injuries are, you should always get a prompt medical evaluation. You should also contact a Chicago personal injury attorney for help determining whether you can pursue a claim to recover damages. What Should You Do After an Accident in Chicago? If you have been involved in an accident in Chicago, it is important to take the following steps: Seek medical attention : If you or anyone else involved in the accident has been injured, seek medical attention immediately. Contact the police : Call 911 to report the accident and request police assistance. The police will document the accident and create a report that can be used later. Exchange information : Exchange contact and insurance information with all parties involved in...