Chicago Personal Injury Attorney

Attorney representation in Chicago, Illinois Since 1985

Illinois Lawyer

When one party is at fault for causing an injury to another through their own negligent actions or failing to act with reasonable care as well as acting recklessly, it is classified as a personal injury. The person who caused the injury is referred to as the defendant and the person that suffered an injury in the accident is referred to as the plaintiff. Personal injury claims go to trial most often when the defendant’s insurance company fails to pay adequate compensation to the injured party. If this happens you will need the help of a skilled Chicago personal injury lawyer to fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve in a court of law.

A personal injury claim being resolved depends on a number of circumstances:

  • The nature, extent, and severity of the injury
  • What kind of insurance coverage the defendant has
  • Other forms of compensation such as workers compensation
  • How much at fault the defendant was

A personal injury claim can also be resolved in different ways including:

  • A negotiated settlement between the insurance company and the attorney
  • Settlement reached by arbitration
  • Settlement reached by mediation
  • Trial by judge or jury

Some personal injury claims never even go to trial; they are resolved early on in the negotiation stage. Your personal injury attorney will present evidence to the insurance company such as medical records and bills to show the severity of the injury, proof of lost wages, and similar case verdicts and settlements. In some cases a specialized expert will be brought in by your Chicago personal injury attorney to present documentation in favor of the plaintiff.

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Completely avoiding litigation is the best thing you and your personal injury lawyer can do. It reduces time, and ultimately reduces attorney and legal expenses. Chicago personal injury attorney John Budin has experience settling cases out of court before they reach trial and has aggressively litigated cases until a verdict is reached in court.

If you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury in or around the greater area of Chicago, contact The Law Offices of John Budin to speak with a skilled Chicago personal injury attorney. We offer FREE case evaluations at our Chicago based law office in person or over the phone 312-377-0700. Call today to find out how you can benefit from a skilled Chicago personal injury lawyer.

Our Law Offices are located at:
One North La Salle Street
Suite 2165
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Phone: 312-377-0700
Fax: 312-377-0707