In America, nearly 6.5 million car accidents will occur this year – almost one every five seconds. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Craig L. Manchik and Associates can help you avoid the frustration of dealing with insurance companies who have an unfair advantage over the inexperienced accident victim. Our firm has years of experience in automobile accident cases, and knows how to deal with the insurance companies, so you don’t have to. When you retain our firm, we will handle all aspects of negotiation with the insurance company and obtain the highest possible level of compensation for your claim.

Car accidents have several possible causes: driver distractions; excessive speed and reckless driving; drug and alcohol use; mechanical failure or poor road conditions; vehicles that include defective equipment (defective brakes, air bags, seat belts, or tires); and vehicles with design defects (e.g. SUVs that can roll over in an accident).

Some of the serious injuries that can occur in an automobile accident are:

• Amputations
• Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries
• Broken Bones
• Concussions
• Orthopedic Injuries
• Fractures
• Internal Organ Injuries
• Severe Burns
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Death

The total cost of automobile accidents in America is a staggering $230 billion annually. This includes the costs of collision claims, injury claims and property claims. To individuals and their families affected by accidents, the costs are just as serious.

There are laws in place to ensure that the responsible person or company pays for your medical bills and vehicle damage. The law also allows you to seek compensation for lost wages and pain and suffering. To obtain fair compensation quickly, it is important to contact an experienced accident lawyer.

Car accident cases can be complex in nature and difficulties may arise that limit recovery. Many motor vehicle cases need a team of expert witnesses, investigators, reconstruction specialists, orthopedic surgeons, biometrics experts and others to identify the cause, nature and extent of your injuries. Hiring an experienced attorney is sometimes required to avoid difficulties. Insurance companies will often attempt to prevent you from receiving any compensation. If the guilty party lacks insurance and financial assets to satisfy a judgment in a case, you may have to attempt to get compensation from underinsured or uninsured motorists coverage, which can also be a difficult process.

More information about the cost of automobile accidents is available at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety website. Driver's rights and responsibilities are at the Illinois Secretary of States Driver Services Site

If you think you have a case, please contact us as soon as possible to evaluate your claim. Our firm has handled cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and other surrounding Illinois counties. Every claim has a statute of limitations, which will bar the case if not filed before it expires. Therefore, prompt attention is required in order to best insure that you receive just compensation for your injuries. If our firm cannot represent you, likely we can direct you to a firm who will properly handle the matter or we will explain, in as much detail as necessary, why we cannot assist you or refer your matter elsewhere.

The information provided on this website does not constitute legal advice nor does it constitute an attorney client agreement. You are not considered a client until we have accepted your case and a retainer agreement is signed. Please read our full disclaimer.