Assisting Personal Injury Victims Across Chicagoland
A serious injury can come out of nowhere. It can leave you grappling with intense physical pain, emotional stress and financial burdens. These are the last things you and your loved ones want to deal with. And sadly, it’s not uncommon for your insurance provider to pay you significantly less than you deserve.
At Otubusin & Otubusin, we believe you deserve to receive fair compensation for your pain and suffering. We aren’t afraid to use our experience, knowledge, and tenacious approach to pursue damages on your behalf.
The Personal Injury Cases We Handle
We can help injury victims throughout the Chicagoland area deal with numerous injury claims. The ones we can help you with include:
Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can have life-altering consequences, often leading to long-term or permanent disability. Whether it’s a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage or severe burns, treatment for these injuries can require significant medical attention. In many cases, they can also severely limit your ability to work. We will diligently pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and the emotional damages these injuries can cause.
Car Accidents
While car accidents are common, the various injuries people can sustain pose unique challenges. Additionally, dealing with insurance adjusters and navigating the claims liability process can be overwhelming. We help you with the complexities of pursuing a car accident claim while protecting your rights.
18-Wheeler Collision (Truck Accident)
Semi trucks’ sheer size and weight can make accidents much more scary. For motorists, colliding with one of these vehicles can leave them with serious, long-term injuries. Additionally, the liability issues involved with these claims can be quite nuanced and complicated. Our attorneys can address and handle the intricacies of truck accident cases, from looking into the causes to negotiating with trucking companies and your insurance provider.
Motorcycle Accidents
Even with the proper protective gear, motorcyclists are still more vulnerable to serious injuries than someone driving a car or semi truck. We understand the unique challenges and sometimes stigma motorcyclists face and are committed to advocating for the compensation they deserve.
Construction Accidents
When the boundaries of a construction zone are unclear, people can find themselves walking into a hazardous situation. We can help victims and their families pursue compensation for injuries sustained due to unsafe working conditions or negligence.
Workplace Accidents
In Illinois, workers who suffer serious injuries have the right to seek compensation through their employer. However, employers and their insurance providers may try to deny your claim. Either because the paperwork was improperly completed or because they don’t want to pay out benefits. No matter what stage of the workers’ compensation process you are in, we can help you with both submitting and appealing your request for benefits.
Pedestrian Accidents
Chicago prides itself on being one of the most walkable cities in the United States. However, the city also has a reputation for aggressive and reckless drivers. When pedestrians get seriously hurt due to a driver’s carelessness, we can help them pursue damages and hold the negligent party accountable.
Slip And Falls
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere, from grocery stores to shopping malls to sidewalks. For many lawyers, slip-and-fall injuries can be incredibly difficult to prove. However, with our more than 30 years of experience, we know what it takes to effectively gather evidence and develop a compelling case to pursue these claims.
Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many forms, including:
- Physical abuse
- Verbal/emotional abuse
- Financial abuse
- Bedsores
- Malnutrition/dehydration
Sometimes, identifying the signs of these types of abuses can be difficult. If you believe your loved one is suffering from severe abuse or neglect in their care facility, we can help investigate the issue and pursue damages and justice on your loved one’s behalf.
Wrongful Death
There’s nothing worse than losing a loved one unexpectedly. That’s especially true when their death is due to the carelessness of another individual. Plus, the emotional and financial toll a loved one’s death can take on someone can feel insurmountable. We can help you pursue a wrongful death claim so that you can deal with the unexpected loss of income and emotional distress it causes you.
Medical Malpractice
If medical negligence from a doctor, nurse or other health care professional leads to serious injury or even death, we are here to help. Whether it was due to a medication error, misdiagnosis, surgical error or complications during birth, we are well-versed in gathering appropriate evidence and seeking second opinions to build a strong malpractice claim. That way, you can pursue the justice and accountability you deserve from the people who swore to provide professional, quality care for you.
Product Defects
In recent years, everything from food to medication and medical technology has caused countless injuries for Americans. No matter the injury you suffer due to a defective product, we are here to help fight for the damages you deserve for the harm you should never have endured.
How To Seek A Personal Injury Claim In Illinois
Filing a personal injury claim in Illinois involves several critical steps. Those steps typically include:
- Reporting the incident to the relevant authorities and gathering evidence
- Seeking medical treatment to document your injuries
- Reporting the injury to your insurance provider
- Consulting with a personal injury lawyer
Once you choose to pursue a claim, we will file the necessary paperwork and negotiate with insurance companies. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our attorneys are prepared to take your case to court, fighting tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve.
How Long Do You Have To File A Claim?
The statute of limitations for pursuing a personal injury claim in Illinois is 2 years from the date of the incident. However, there can be some exceptions to this rule. To learn more about those exceptions and if you qualify, contact one of our lawyers today.
Pursue The Compensation You Deserve – Call Today.
No one deserves to suffer a serious injury. Sadly, it can and does happen. And when it does, don’t settle with the insurance company or any party that gets in the way of an affordable recovery.
Call 312-251-1480 or email us through our website contact form to schedule a free consultation with our Chicago-based law firm today.