Being injured in any type of accident can leave an individual damaged for the long term. Unfortunately, sometimes that accident can be caused by another individual’s wrong actions. When this happens, the physical suffering that one can endure may oftentimes be compounded by the feeling that something should be done to ensure that justice is served, and that they are held accountable. An injury that is caused by misconduct or negligence is legally categorized as a personal injury. Auto accidents, product defects, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and debilitating falls are just a few examples attributed to the types of circumstances commonly reported of personal injuries.
Personal injuries can be damaging to a victim both emotionally and physically. Numerous questions may arise for victims and the ones they love, regarding the harsh blow that they have been dealt, and how they will be able to moved forward with their lives. Many victims are unaware that legal help is available to them. We can ensure that these victims do not have to deal with the circumstances alone.
The Deerfield, IL personal injury lawyers of Lake Cook Law Group are experienced and dedicated attorneys who have helped families get just compensation for the damages incurred by the wrongful actions of others across the state. Individuals and victims who have inquiries about the possible legal options regarding their case can contact our firm today for a free consultation.
Personal injury cases consist of various types of injuries, such as the following:
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Medical Malpractice Injury / Death
- Veteran’s Administration Medical Malpractice
- Spinal Cord / Brain Injury
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Failure to Diagnose
- Birth Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Oil Rig Injuries
- Police Taser Brutality
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Elder Abuse
- Constructions Accidents
- Slip and Fall Injury
- Product Liability
- Dog Bites
- Daycare/Pre-school Injuries
Personal Injury Attorneys Lake County, IL
As with any area, our personal injury lawyers from the DOJ Northern District have various obligations when fighting for our clients. These obligations envelop both professional and ethical/moral standards and sets of rules that have been set forth by state bar associations in which the lawyer is licensed. When licensed and authorized to practice law by their state bar association, attorneys are lawfully allowed to file and document legal grievances, contend cases in state court, draft legal reports, and offer to victims and of personal injury legal advice.
Personal injury attorneys are often times referred to as plaintiff lawyers. A personal injury lawyer is responsible for assessing prospective clients and their cases in order to more fully understand their legal matters and concerns, recognize distinct issues within the plaintiff’s larger scale matter, and extensively research every issue in order to build a strong case. The definitive obligation of a personal injury attorney is to help offended parties acquire just compensation for their losses, misfortunes, and suffering. This is done with our firm’s full support, oral arguments, advising our clients, and legal counsel. Additionally, a trial may have to be presented if a settlement cannot be reached.
Personal injury attorneys should likewise hold fast to strict standards of morals and legal ethics. While the laws change as indicated by state, the essential sets of principles express that a lawyer should proficiently assess lawful matters and exercise competence in any legitimate matter which they undertake. Also, personal injury lawyers owe all clients an obligation of faithfulness and confidentiality and must work to secure their clients’ best interests.