Trusted Chicago Attorneys In Personal Injury Representation Since 1955
At Anesi Ozmon, LTD, we help individuals who have suffered all types of devastating, life-altering injuries, including but not limited to:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries/paralysis
- Amputation
- Burn injuries
- Orthopedic and neurological injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Workplace injuries
- Construction injuries
Whether you were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident or slipped and fell on someone else’s dangerous property, our team is here to help you fight for the fair compensation you are owed. Our 11 attorneys have more than 200 years of combined legal experience, and our Chicago-based firm has been a trusted legal resource since we opened our doors in 1955.
When To File A Personal Injury Claim
If you were injured and you believe someone else was at fault, you could have grounds for a personal injury claim or lawsuit. In Illinois, you must file your personal injury lawsuit within two years of the date of your injury (with some exceptions). If the two-year statute of limitations expires, you will almost certainly be unable to sue the liable party for damages.
What Damages Are Available In A Personal Injury Claim?
The exact damages that may be available in your claim – as well as the potential value of your case – depend on numerous factors, including the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical care and more. That being said, many people are able to recover compensation for specific damages after a serious accident or injury.
Our Chicago personal injury lawyers can help you seek the following damages:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care costs
- Lost income/wages
- Lost employment benefits
- Loss of future earnings
- Diminished earning capacity
- Disability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and distress
- Lost quality of life
- Disfigurement
- Inconvenience
- Home modification costs
- Miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses
In some cases, we may even be able to seek punitive damages, which are meant to punish the at-fault party for their wrongdoing.
What Does A Personal Injury Attorney Do?
We tirelessly advocate for those who have suffered harm from the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Our role entails various crucial responsibilities. On your behalf, we can:
- Evaluate your case, gathering crucial evidence to build a strong claim.
- Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel, aiming for the fairest possible compensation.
- Handle all legal representation, including filing documents and representing you in court.
- Coordinate with health care providers to help ensure proper treatment, documenting all medical matters.
- Calculate all the damages incurred.
We offer legal guidance on your rights and the best course of action throughout this process. Our lawyers can also manage deadlines to help ensure legal actions are taken on time and represent you in preparing for trial if negotiations fail.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
Hiring an injury lawyer is usually more affordable than you might expect. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means:
- No upfront costs: You pay no fees to hire an attorney or initiate your case.
- Contingency basis: Our fee is contingent upon winning your case or securing a settlement.
- Percentage-based payment: When we succeed, the attorney typically receives a percentage of the compensation awarded, usually between 33% and 40%.
- No win, no fee: If your case is unsuccessful, you generally do not owe our attorney any fees.
- Case expenses: Costs like filing fees, expert witness fees and document procurement may be advanced by the attorney and later deducted from your settlement.
- Transparent agreements: All fee arrangements are clearly outlined in a written agreement before our attorney begins work on your case.
- Free initial consultation: We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and explain our fee structure.
Our fee structure aims to help ensure every client can pursue justice regardless of their financial situation, as our attorney assumes the financial risk of the case.
What Evidence Is Important In A Personal Injury Claim?
Even if you are sure that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, that alone isn’t enough to win a case. Sufficient evidence is often the difference between maximum compensation and no compensation.
Here are some of the types of evidence that you will want to gather (if possible) and avoid discarding:
- Photos of the accident scene
- Medical documents related to the accident and your injuries
- Photos of property damage
- Photos of your injuries
- Contact information of eyewitnesses to the accident
- Records of lost wages due to time spent unable to work
As a general rule, the more information you are able to give to your attorney, the stronger your case will be.
Will Your Personal Injury Claim Go To Trial?
You might have an image in your mind of sitting in a courtroom while a jury hears your story and decides whether the defendant was at fault. Statistically speaking, however, chances are very good that your claim will settle because the vast majority of personal injury claims are resolved this way.
Our attorneys typically seek an out-of-court resolution first. A settlement often means a quicker resolution/payout and less stress for you as the client. However, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial if the other party does not make a reasonable offer or if going to court is likely to produce the best outcome for you.
Contact Us Today For A Free Consultation
Based in Chicago, Anesi Ozmon, LTD, serves clients throughout Illinois. If another person, a large corporate entity or any other party was responsible for the incident that caused your injuries, we can help you seek the justice you are owed. To discuss your options in a free initial consultation, contact us online or call 312-997-5784.