Westmont Personal Injury Lawyers

An unexpected accident can completely turn a person's life upside down. People in these situations may struggle to deal with painful injuries, and they may encounter financial problems as medical bills pile up and they lose income while they are unable to work. Fortunately, people who have been hurt because of the carelessness or negligence of others can take steps to obtain compensation for their losses. However, the legal process for doing so can be confusing, which is why legal representation can be crucial in these situations.

Schwartz Injury Law represents people in Westmont, Illinois who have been injured in accidents or other situations involving the negligence of others. We provide guidance on the issues that may arise in these cases, making sure our clients understand their rights and legal options. We work to secure full compensation for the damages our clients have suffered, ensuring that they will have the resources they need to heal, address their financial losses, and move forward with their lives.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Many serious injuries that take place in Westmont and the surrounding areas occur in motor vehicle collisions. Our team can provide legal help for people who have been injured in collisions such as:

• Car Accidents: Rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes at intersections, and other types of accidents may be caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, or other forms of negligence. These accidents can leave victims with broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other forms of bodily harm. Victims will need to understand what types of insurance coverage may be available and how they can hold negligent drivers responsible for causing collisions.
• Truck Accidents: Because of the large size of commercial trucks, crashes involving semi-trucks or other commercial vehicles can cause catastrophic harm. These cases may involve negligence by trucking companies, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, or other parties, and investigations will often need to be performed to identify the causes of collisions and hold the liable parties responsible.
• Motorcycle Accidents: People on motorcycles have little protection in collisions. Even if a crash involving a motorcycle may seem relatively minor, it can lead to injuries such as road rash, fractures, or brain injuries. In many cases, negligent drivers are responsible for causing motorcycle accidents because they fail to share the road safely with motorcycles.
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents: People who walk on sidewalks or cross streets can be seriously injured when drivers fail to drive safely. Bicyclists can also suffer serious harm when drivers do not provide them with enough space or take other actions leading to collisions.
• Rideshare Accidents: When drivers working for services like Uber or Lyft are involved in accidents, injury victims may encounter questions about insurance coverage or the status of drivers. Legal help may be needed to file claims and ensure that victims can receive compensation.

Slip and Fall Accidents

People may be injured when they slip on wet floors, trip on hazards, or are unable to avoid hazards due to issues such as poor lighting. Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries, including hip fractures, herniated discs, torn ligaments, and head injuries.

Property owners may be held responsible for slip and fall injuries that took place because they failed to maintain safe conditions on their premises. When an owner or manager knew or should have known about a hazardous condition, but they did not take the proper steps to prevent people from being injured by the hazard, an injury victim may take steps to obtain compensation through a premises liability claim. Our lawyers can gather evidence such as maintenance records, incident reports, and photographs to demonstrate that a property owner was negligent.

Other Premises Liability Cases

Other situations where property owners may be held liable for injuries suffered by visitors include:

• Dog Bites: A pet owner may be held liable when their dog attacks or injures someone. Our attorneys can demonstrate that a dog attacked someone without provocation, and we will work to obtain compensation for the injuries suffered by a dog bite victim.
• Daycare Accidents: Facilities that provide care for children are required to maintain proper supervision and address any hazards that could lead to injuries. Children may suffer harm if daycare facilities have inadequate staffing or unsafe equipment.
• Negligent Security: Property owners may be responsible for injuries that occur when criminal acts take place due to issues such as insufficient lighting, broken locks, failure to provide security guards, or other security failures.