Personal Injury
Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Injured? Call (312) 313-2888 Now
If you become injured in an accident, you will want to pursue compensation from the liable party. You’ll also want to choose a personal injury attorney who is dedicated to your case, knows how to get you the damages you deserve, and will make the entire process simpler for you. You also want someone on your side who will treat you with sincerity and compassion through a difficult time for you and your family members.At Walner Law®, we care about the future and well-being of our clients. Our law firm has been active in the community since 1961. With our extensive experience and a long history of obtaining large settlements and verdicts for our clients, you can trust our legal abilities when it matters most. No matter what the defending insurance company tries to do during your case to shrug liability, we will be ready to react, counter, and fight on your behalf.
You deserve to be happy and healthy again after your accident. With our large legal team in your corner and our network of experts, you can give your personal injury case a strong chance of success. We are here to give you legal counsel and moral support every step of the way. When someone is involved in an accident, they may feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do next. It’s important to have moral support after an accident, as this can provide comfort and guidance during a difficult time.
Get the Support You Need to Stay Strong from Our Team
Our Chicago attorneys will work with you on an individual basis, treating you like a close friend, not just another case number. We listen closely to your concern and learn how being an accident victim has impacted every facet of your life. When someone is involved in an accident, it can be a very frightening and confusing time. There are many concerns and questions that may go through the victim’s mind following an accident. Accident victims may be worried about their physical well-being, financial security, and how the accident will impact their life going forward. We will do whatever it takes to help ensure you are provided with the maximum compensation for all of your damages. By the time your accident case closes, we hope you will be able to see that a brighter future is within reach.Dial (312) 313-2888 or contact us online now to request your free consultation.
Our Practice Areas
Types of Personal Injury Cases
Contact us for a free initial consultation.
To make your experience as stress-free as possible, we offer free initial consultations to inquiring clients who have potential personal injury claims of all types. You do not need to pay us anything to start speaking with a supportive and knowledgeable member of our law firm.
During your consultation, we encourage you to bring any documents you have to support your claims, such as medical records, police reports, pay stubs demonstrating income loss, and correspondence with insurance companies. Having this information will allow your potential lawyer to get a clearer idea of the whole situation to accurately determine which legal options are on the table.
As an honest and open team, we also encourage you to ask as much as you want about our legal services. We can happily tell you about ourselves, how long we’ve been practicing, the changes we’ve noticed in personal injury laws, and more. When we represent you, we become a team, so we are always on your side until the case comes to a close.
OVER $500 MILLION RECOVERED FOR OUR CLIENTS
Verdict against an internist for failure to diagnose a subarachnoid hemorrhage, causing the death of a mother.
Verdict against a utility company and a municipality for leaving a dumpster on the street without any reflectors or lights, causing the client’s vehicle to strike the dumpster and our client to sustain a severe brain injury.
Swimming pool accident causing the death of a 12-year-old child.
Lead counsel in a mass tort action against a municipality and a chemical company.
Personal Injury FAQs
Let Your Questions Be Ours to Answer
Illinois uses a comparative fault system for personal injury claims, which basically means each person in an accident will be assigned a percentage of liability. Based on what happened, your liability can be anywhere between 0% and 100%. Any compensation you recover from the other parties will be reduced by your own liability percentage. For example, if you were 25% liable for your injuries, then you can receive 75% of the damages demanded in your claim.
No, personal injuries can be psychological and even emotional. For example, if you are paralyzed in a car accident, then you will undoubtedly experience extreme psychological duress due to your new limitations. In your claim, you can cite your psychological harm as damage.
You can typically demand damages in your personal injury claim that include lost wages, diminished earning capacity, medical bills, disability accommodations, lowered quality of life, pain & suffering, and loss of companionship if you are filing a wrongful death claim.
Anxiety, depression, fear or paranoia, insecurity, and embarrassment are all examples of emotional pains that can be triggered after a violent accident. Suffering can be defined as any sort of pain you feel due to your physical injuries, including pain in the moment of the accident and pain that lingers for days, weeks, months, or years after. Essentially, if you are feeling hurt or frustrated because of the consequences of an accident you did not cause, then you are experiencing emotional pain and suffering that can be included in your damages.
After an accident that causes you or a loved one to suffer a serious injury, you should call an attorney. The same is true for any accident that causes significant property loss. Please keep in mind that our initial consultations are free, so you can request one without paying anything out of your pocket.
Insurance companies like to throw lowball settlement offers at claimants to try to quickly close cases and protect their finances. With this in mind, you should never accept a settlement offer without first allowing your lawyer to review it.
Insurance policies are written to be difficult to understand, so you might not know if your injuries are covered by anyone’s insurance after your accident. Allowing an attorney to review your policy can help sort through the fine details.
In order for your attorney to be proactive in your case, you may need to provide supplementary reports from varying physicians, consult with investigators, and generally remain involved in your case until it’s closed.
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Why Hire Walner Law?
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Experience on Your Side
Our family-run law firm has more than 75 years of experience standing up for the rights of injured people and families across Chicago.
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Thousands of Clients Helped
Our firm has helped over 10,000 clients get the justice they deserve since we opened our doors in 1961.
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A Proven Record of Results
Our law firm has recovered over $500 million for our clients and is committed to maximizing your recovery.
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Client-Focused Approach
We are committed to treating all clients with the dignity and respect they deserve, regardless of their potential case value.
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An Extensive Network of Support
Our team of more than 45 legal and medical professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with access to medical experts, treatment, and financial assistance.
