A personal injury claim or lawsuit typically follows bodily injuries caused by the carelessness, or negligence, of an individual or entity.  If negligent person or entity is a cause of a person's injuries, the law provides that the injured party, whether the incident happened in downtown Chicago, Illinois or somewhere else in the state, is entitled to compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are the legal remedy for a person who has been injured by another's negligence.

Compensatory Damages include:

• Medical and Hospital Expenses
• Prescription Costs
• Wage Loss
• Pain and Suffering
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Future Medical Expenses
• Home Care

In certain cases, punitive damages may be available. Punitive damages are intended to punish reckless and intentional conduct and to prevent such conduct from occurring in the future. An example of such reckless conduct includes drunken driving.  The experienced lawyers of Meyer and Blumenshine handle personal injury claims for people in Chicago, Illinois and throughout the rest of Illinois, including claims arising from:

• Automobile Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Uninsured or Hit and Run Motorist Accidents
• Defective or Dangerous Products
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Work Injuries

Injuries suffered due to trauma can be painful, disabling and permanent. We understand that after your injury you have both short term and long term concerns. Your short term concerns are to have medical expenses paid and to receive necessary medical care. Your long term concerns will probably include recovering from your injury and securing funds for any future treatment you may need. We will listen to you to understand your problems. We are experience in handling personal injury claims and will work with you to obtain fair compensation quickly.

If you or a loved one has been injured and you or other injured persons live in Illinois, contact us online or call us at 312-263-1000 for a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.