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Skilled Personal Injury Attorneys Assisting Victims in Quincy

Quincy, Illinois is known as the “Gem City,” partly due to its location on the Mississippi River. In the late 19th century, Quincy served as a transportation center, linked to destinations to the west and along the river, and it was abundant with riverboats and rail service. As the one-time second-largest city in Illinois, the city boasts a growing population. Now, with two bridges carrying traffic across the river, Quincy is a popular destination for individuals and families in the tri-state region, including western Illinois, northeastern Missouri, and southeastern Iowa. The experienced Quincy personal injury lawyers at Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca help people facing the aftermath of a car accident, a work-related injury, or a disabling condition that prevents them from engaging in work. We have decades of experience representing people in our capacity as personal injury lawyers. We investigate, negotiate, and litigate for our clients in pursuit of maximum compensation under Illinois law. Our firm brings local expertise to our legal practice and provides compassionate representation to victims in need.

Car Accidents and Other Personal Injury Claims

Quincy sits at the center of four-lane highways in all directions and has access to popular Midwest destinations, such as Chicago and Kansas. The roadways throughout Quincy and the surrounding areas may be dangerous, particularly when drivers fail to exercise due care. Overcoming the trauma of a car accident and dealing with medical costs may be daunting, but by filing a legal claim for compensation against an at-fault party, victims may secure financial stability.

Drunk driving, speeding, and driving while distracted are all common causes of vehicle collisions. When accident victims file a legal claim for negligence against a driver, they are asserting that the driver breached a duty of care and directly caused their injuries. The causation element is important because there cannot have been an intervening, separate cause for the accident.

Throughout the state and within Quincy itself, drivers are expected to avoid causing foreseeable harm to others. Attentive driving requires adjusting speed when necessary to account for road conditions. Additionally, drivers are required to abide by vehicle codes and regulations.

After showing evidence that another driver’s negligence caused a crash, the victim would set forth their damages caused by the accident. These damages include economic and non-economic harm. For example, medical costs, lost wages from work missed due to the accident, and property damage are quantifiable costs. While emotional pain and suffering may be harder to calculate, as a form of non-economic damages, this type of compensation may also be recovered from an at-fault party in a legal claim.

Workers’ Compensation

Asserting a right to fair compensation following certain other accidents, specifically those at work, is slightly different from a personal injury claim following a vehicle collision. Workers’ compensation is a system of laws that provide for benefits and compensation to employees hurt in the course and scope of their employment. According to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (IWCA), most employers throughout the state must maintain workers’ compensation insurance that protects employees hurt on the job.

The IWCA outlines the types of injuries that are covered by workers’ compensation, as well as benefits that the worker may claim. In most cases, the severity and permanence of the injuries affect the type of compensation for hurt workers. Insurance companies often challenge claims, asserting that the injury or condition was not caused at work. Medical evidence and strict adherence to the guidelines set forth in the IWCA may help an injured worker recover benefits.

Social Security Disability Benefits

Ensuring that a claim for Social Security Disability benefits is set forth in the best light possible is important. Not only does a successful claim result in an award of disability benefits, but also it eases the emotional burden that accompanies an inability to perform gainful work. Severe physical or mental impairments that prevent people from working also affect their quality of life and cause emotional suffering.

An experienced Social Security attorney understands that presenting a successful claim requires consistent and accurate medical documentation. To qualify for disability benefits, an individual must meet specific requirements that show that they are unable to support themselves by working. Often, initial claims for disability benefits are denied but then proceed through several stages of reconsideration and appeals. Medical records that support a showing that a condition is severe and prevents an individual from working strengthen an application for Social Security Disability benefits.

Protect Your Legal Rights by Retaining a Dedicated Personal Injury Lawyer in Quincy

The law firm of Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca brings local legal representation to people and their families who have suffered injuries and are seeking compensation from at-fault parties, their employers, or the federal government. Our Quincy personal injury attorneys make it a priority to maximize compensation for our clients, setting forth medical documentation that proves the current and future extent of their harm. We also help individuals who need a workers’ compensation attorney or who are seeking Social Security Disability benefits, and we have extensive experience presenting claims before Administrative Law Judges. Our firm’s history reflects our commitment to the rights of injured individuals, and we are ready to deliver results. To learn more about your legal rights, contact our office online or by phone at 312-724-5846.

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