Schaumburg Car Accident Lawyers

Illinois Auto Accident Lawyer Serving Clients in Schaumburg

Car accident injuries and fatalities are a serious issue in Schaumburg and throughout the state of Illinois. While the rate of car accident fatalities has been below 1,000 over the last several years, according to a report from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), that number remains much higher than it needs to be. Indeed, most motor vehicle collisions are preventable. When another driver’s negligence causes a serious crash that results in debilitating and permanent injuries, the injured party deserves to seek compensation for losses.

An experienced Schaumburg car accident lawyer can speak with you today about filing a personal injury lawsuit. At the law office of SAM LAW OFFICE LLC, we are dedicated to assisting Illinois residents who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions in Schaumburg and throughout the area.

Types of Injuries in a Schaumburg Auto Accident

What types of injuries are most common in a car crash in Schaumburg? Depending upon the specific facts of the accident, injuries can range widely from treatable, short-term injuries to life-long injuries that can be fatal. The Mayo Clinic provides information about some common types of motor vehicle accident injuries, which can include but are not limited to the following: 

• Whiplash;
• Spinal cord injuries (SCIs);
• Other neck injuries;
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs);
• Broken bones;
• Facial lacerations;
• Internal injuries;
• Bruises;
• Disfigurement; and
• Loss of limb.

 The dedicated team at the law office of SAM LAW OFFICE LLC can help you to seek compensation for your losses, from the high financial costs of hospital bills and lost wages to the loss of enjoyment of life caused by your injuries.

Types of Damages in a Schaumburg Car Accident Lawsuit

If you decide to file a lawsuit, what kinds of damages can you be eligible to receive? Illinois law allows car accident victims to seek compensatory damages, which include economic damages (such as those for which there is an objective financial amount, like medical bills or lost income) and non-economic damages (such as those for which the loss is more subjective, like the loss of enjoyment of life, or disfigurement).

In some situations, plaintiffs also may be entitled to receive punitive damages (735 ILCS 5/2-1115.05).

Statute of Limitations in a Schaumburg Motor Vehicle Crash Claim

If you do get hurt in a traffic collision in Schaumburg, Illinois, how long do you have to file a claim for compensation? Car accident lawsuits have a statute of limitations, which is the amount of time that you have from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit with the court. If you fail to file your claim within this prescribed period of time, state law can prevent you from filing a lawsuit altogether. Under Illinois law (735 ILCS 5/13-202), a car accident victim has two years from the date of the accident to initiate a personal injury claim.

Discuss Your Case with a Schaumburg Car Accident Attorney

 Do you have questions about filing a motor vehicle accident claim? An aggressive Schaumburg car accident attorney can assist with your case. Contact SAM LAW OFFICE LLC to get started.