Car Accidents

When you are involved in a car accident that is the other person’s fault, it is natural to assume you will simply file a claim and the liable party’s insurance company will cover your car repairs, medical expenses, and any other damages. Unfortunately, the process isn’t always so straightforward. What seems like a clear-cut situation to you might not be so obvious to the other...

No matter the scale of the damages, car accidents bring significant emotional and physical stress to the victim. And in some cases, that damage extends beyond the individual to financial losses, such as a totaled car or unmanageably high medical bills. When that happens, filing a lawsuit is one of your options. Before you decide to pursue this route, however, it’s important to be aware...

Robert P. Walsh, partner at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a $7.8 million settlement on behalf of a passenger who was seriously injured in a 2016 automobile accident in Hoffman Estates. Jarett Rudar, 28, of Cary, was in the rear right passenger seat of a vehicle driven by co-worker, Michael West, on Higgins Road. Their eastbound vehicle was struck by another vehicle driven by Robert Blonski...

Car accidents happen all the time. Our Chicago personal injury law firm believes it is important to always be prepared in case it happens to you. If you are in a car accident, you may initially feel flustered or scared, but it is important to try to remain calm and remember that this is the best time to capture information about the accident. Here is...

Not everyone needs or wants to claim an injury immediately following a car accident - in Chicago, or anywhere. This is understandable. Car accidents are unexpected events that can be emotionally jarring, not to mention disruptive to everyday living. But if the crash doesn’t cause significant damage to your person, you may not feel the need to go to the doctor, let alone go through...