Chicago Car Accident Attorney

Injured in a crash? Duncan Law Group can help.

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Car accidents often happen in the blink of an eye. No one expects to be involved in a car accident while driving home from work or picking up their kids from school, but the unfortunate reality is that not everyone exercises necessary caution while behind the wheel. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, you should not have to suffer any more than you already have.

Navigate through the topics below to find answers to your questions:

What to Do after a Car Accident
Dealing with the Insurance Company after a Car Accident
Cases We Handle
Results We've Gotten for Auto Accident Victims

What to Do After a Car Accident

After an auto accident, you're likely experiencing high amounts of adrenaline, shock, and heightened emotion. Even with everything going on, it's important to get your bearings and collect the information you need to support your side of the story.

Whether your realize it or not, the personal injury legal process begins at the scene of your accident. That's why it is important to stay prepared; so that you don't make a critical error and compromise your ability to recover the damages that you need. Below, you will find a step-by-step outline of the car accident process with the facts and information that you need to answer the question, what should I do after a car accident?

Take a Deep Breath: Calm yourself as much as possible so that you can focus on what needs to be done.
Evaluate Injuries: If you or anyone else is injured, call 911 as soon as possible.
Call the Police: The police will keep an official report that you can later give to your insurance company.
Move the Vehicles: If possible, get the vehicles to the side of the road to prevent further injury.
Collect Driver Information: Write down the names and insurance information of other drivers.
Take Photos: Use your camera phone to take pictures of the cars, the road, and other details.
Don't Admit Fault: Apologizing can be used as an admission of guilt.
Don't Say, "I'm Alright.": You may have injuries you were unaware of. Say something like, "I don't think I need medical attention at this time."
Go to Your Doctor: As soon as possible after the crash, go to your doctor and make sure that there aren't any injuries you may be unaware of. In the time following the incident, document pain or injuries that occur as a possible result of the crash.

Dealing With The Insurance Company After an Accident

It is likely that you have car insurance in order to protect yourself in case you are injured in an accident. Unfortunately, even those with insurance must take the proper steps to ensure that their claim is accepted and all rights are protected under the law. Working with a Chicago car accident lawyer if you have been in a crash can help you navigate these waters and come out with the highest possible financial recovery.

After you gather all of the relevant information about the accident, speak with your insurance company. Limit your conversation to the facts, though. Do not explain your actions, but simply state the facts and describe the accident. Avoid talking about your personal feelings, etc.

In order to ensure that you provide all the proper evidence of the other driver’s fault, insurance companies should be provided with copies of:

Police report
Medical records
Traffic citations or tickets given
Photos of the accident scene
Identification of witnesses
Photos and documentation of injuries
Documentation detailing wage loss

After being injured in a car accident, most people expect the insurance company to be on their side. The unfortunate truth is that most insurance adjusters only care about settling your claim as quickly, and for as little money, as possible. For this reason, you should not hesitate to discuss your case with an experienced car accident attorney in Chicago before you settle your claim. You may be entitled to much more money than you are being offered, so it is important for you to explore your options. Duncan Law Group is not afraid to take your case to trial if the insurance company is unwilling to offer fair compensation.

Cases We Handle

With the help of a Chicago accident lawyer from Duncan Law Group, you can seek fair compensation for the physical, emotional and financial losses that you have suffered. Contact our firm today to learn more!

Our firm represents clients injured in all types of auto accidents, including cases that involve:

You are entitled to recover a monetary award when you have been hurt in a car accident caused by another person. Working with our firm’s lawyers, you can recover compensation for medical bills and hospitalization costs, future medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Tens of Millions of Dollars Recovered for Past Clients

Attorney Robert Duncan has been recognized by professional peers and past clients alike, all of whom have experienced his cunning ability to yield successful results for his clients. In fact, he has even been selected for inclusion in the Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ list and named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 in both 2012 and 2013. Throughout his many years in practice, Mr. Duncan has also recovered tens of millions of dollars in damages on behalf of his clients.

Some of Duncan Law Group's most notable car accident cases include:

$2,000,000.00 verdict – victim suffered a serious back injury
$700,000.00 settlement – victim suffered a herniated lumbar disc
$500,000.00 settlement – victim suffered a disk bulge
$397,000.00 verdict – victim suffered a serious hand injury
$100,000.00 award – victim was originally only offered $7,500

For all types of car accident claims and lawsuits, Duncan Law Group is here to help you recover the maximum amount of compensation owed to you. A complimentary consultation regarding the details of your car accident can be scheduled with a Chicago car accident lawyer from the firm, so don't wait to contact Duncan Law Group today.

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