Barrington, Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Barrington

Route 14, Highway 59, and other roads throughout Barrington see heavy traffic nearly every day. When collisions occur on these roads, the people who were responsible can be held liable for the injuries and losses that they have caused. Our lawyers can assist with accidents such as:

Car Accidents

Drivers may cause car accidents when they fail to drive safely. Issues such as speeding, ignoring red lights or stop signs, tailgating, driving while distracted, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to collisions that can cause others to suffer serious harm. Our attorneys can help accident victims gather evidence to show that a negligent driver was at fault for a collision, and we can assist with insurance claims and help injury victims obtain the financial compensation they deserve.

Truck Accidents

When commercial trucks such as 18-wheelers are involved in collisions, the results are likely to be more serious than other types of accidents. A truck driver may be responsible for causing a truck accident because of traffic violations, fatigue, intoxication, or other forms of negligence. Other parties may also be held liable, including trucking companies, cargo loaders, vehicle maintenance providers, and equipment manufacturers.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists can be seriously injured when they are involved in collisions. Motorcycle accidents are often caused by other drivers who act negligently and fail to share the road with motorcycles safely. When a driver fails to check their mirrors or blind spots, makes an unsafe lane change, turns in front of an oncoming motorcycle, tailgates behind a motorcycle, or takes other actions that cause a motorcycle accident, they may be held responsible for a motorcyclist's injuries.

Premises Liability

When a person visits someone else's property, they should be able to expect that their safety will be protected. However, when property owners are negligent, visitors may suffer serious injuries because of hazards that should have been recognized and addressed. Premises liability cases against property owners may address issues such as:

Slip and Fall Accidents

Wet floors, loose carpeting, cracks in pavement or sidewalks, poor lighting, and other hazards can lead to slip and fall injuries. These accidents can cause broken bones, head injuries, and other injuries, and older adults may be at a higher risk of serious harm. Our attorneys can help an injury victim show that a slip and fall accident occurred because a property owner knew or should have known about dangerous conditions on their property but failed to address them correctly.

Dog Bites

Under Illinois law, the owner or person who is in control of a dog may be held liable when the dog bites or injures someone. They may be responsible for a dog bite victim's injuries, regardless of whether the dog had ever behaved aggressively or attacked anyone. Dog bites can cause serious physical injuries and emotional harm. Our lawyers work to ensure that victims can obtain compensation that will fully address their injuries.

Other Property Injuries

Premises liability claims may also address swimming pool accidents, inadequate security leading to assaults or other crimes, falling objects in retail stores, and unsafe staircases or balconies. Our attorneys can review these cases and take steps to show that an injury occurred because of a property owner's negligence.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional causes a patient to suffer harm because of negligence when providing medical care, the patient may be able to obtain compensation through a medical malpractice claim. Common forms of medical malpractice include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, and birth injuries.

Patients injured by medical negligence may be able to receive compensation that will cover the costs of medical treatment, lost income, physical pain, emotional suffering, and other damages. Our team recognizes the physical suffering and the sense of betrayal that can affect people who have been harmed by medical errors, and we work to ensure that victims will be fully compensated for their losses.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

When a family member is placed in a nursing home or long-term care facility, their loved ones expect that the proper care will be provided and that their needs will be met. Tragically, nursing home abuse and neglect are ongoing concerns in many facilities in Illinois. Nursing home residents who are mistreated or who do not receive the proper care, treatment, and supervision can suffer serious injuries.

Nursing home residents may suffer physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or other forms of mistreatment. They may also suffer harm due to neglect, including the failure to provide adequate food and hydration, failure to provide supervision, failure to maintain proper hygiene, medication errors, or lack of medical care. Our attorneys can help families gather medical records and documentation to show that injuries were caused by negligence. We will fight to hold negligent facilities responsible for causing harm to residents.

Contact Our Barrington, IL Personal Injury Attorneys

Negligence can take many forms, and it can cause people to suffer harm in a wide variety of situations. The attorneys at Schwartz Injury Law can provide legal representation for people injured in auto accidents, because of medical negligence, because of unsafe property conditions, or in other situations. Contact our Barrington serious injury lawyers at 708-888-2160 to schedule a free consultation and learn about your legal options for obtaining compensation for the injuries you have suffered.