Homer Glen Personal Injury Attorney

Aggressive Personal Injury Attorney Serving Clients in Homer Glen, IL

Although Illinois law allows people injured in accidents caused by others to recover damages for the losses their injuries have caused, the burden of proving fault for the accident lies with the injured party. What may appear to be a blatant act of negligence, such as a drunk driver causing an accident, may not be as easy to prove as one might suspect. In many cases, insurance companies will all kinds of tactics to avoid paying the full financial compensation the injured party deserves. Other legal obstacles may also arise that could affect an injury victim's ability to receive compensation. To prevent these issues, anyone injured in an accident should consult with a personal injury lawyer and ensure that they have a legal advocate fighting for their rights.

At Issa Law, LLC, we have extensive experience in personal injury law, and we know the tactics that insurance companies may use and the steps they may take to manipulate people who are often in vulnerable physical and emotional states into accepting unfavorable settlements. Attorney Khaled Issa is dedicated to providing each client with quality legal representation, advocating for them throughout the legal process and providing them with the utmost care and attention to ensure that they will be fully compensated.

Attorney Issa has a strong understanding of the four essential elements of negligence that must be proven to ensure that a person can recover compensation for a personal injury. He will analyze your case and determine the best evidence to prove each of those elements:

Duty of Care

The first element in a personal injury case involves demonstrating that the at-fault party had a duty of care that they owed to the injured party. A person or party who has a duty of care must take reasonable and safe precautions to avoid causing harm to others. This duty is based on the idea that people have a moral and legal obligation to act responsibly in their interactions with others, especially in situations where their actions could foreseeably cause harm.

Examples of the types of duty of care that apply in personal injury cases include:

• In a car accident case, every driver has a duty of care to operate his or her vehicle safely and obey traffic laws to prevent accidents so that others they share the road with will not be injured.
• In a truck accident case, a trucking company has a duty of care to ensure that its drivers are acting safely, that its equipment is well-maintained, and that cargo is loaded and secured properly on trucks.
• In a slip and fall accident, a property owner has a duty to maintain their premises, take reasonable steps to address safety concerns, and warn visitors of any hazards that could cause harm.

Breach of Duty

The second element of negligence requires showing that the defendant violated the duty of care they owed to the injured party. A breach occurs when the at-fault party fails to take the appropriate level of care and caution. This breach may take various forms, including:

• Driving recklessly, leading to a car accident
• Driving while distracted, leading to a motorcycle accident or pedestrian accident
• Failing to ensure that premises were safe or address known hazards on a property, leading to a slip and fall accident
• Driving while intoxicated, leading to an accident that caused the wrongful death of a passenger in the vehicle

Attorney Issa will investigate to uncover evidence that shows how the defendant's actions or failure to act breached their duty of care. This may involve obtaining witness statements, expert testimony, surveillance footage, accident reconstruction reports, and other documentation to establish the defendant's negligence.

Causation

The third element of negligence requires establishing a connection between the at-fault party's breach of duty and a person's injuries or damages. This means that the accident and the resulting injuries would never have occurred if the at-fault party had not acted negligently or recklessly.

Damages

Finally, the fourth element of negligence involves proving that a person suffered actual losses due to the at-fault party's breach of their duty of care. These losses are referred to as damages, and they may include both economic and non-economic losses, such as:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages from being unable to work
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Attorney Issa will quantify your damages in several ways, using documentation such as medical bills, pay stubs, and testimony from medical experts, vocational experts, and mental health professionals. He will present this evidence to demonstrate the extent of your losses and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Contact Our Homer Glen Personal Injury Lawyer

After being affected by a serious injury, you need a skilled Homer Glen personal injury attorney to advocate for you. Contact our office today at 708-966-2408 to schedule a private case evaluation with Attorney Issa and learn how he can help you recover compensation for your injuries and ensure that you and your family will be able to move forward after this difficult experience.