If you’ve been rear-ended on the Stevenson Expressway or while driving down Western Avenue, a Chicago rear-end accident lawyer can ensure you receive fair compensation for serious injuries. We will help you file your car accident claim, appeal denials, and represent you at trial if necessary so that you have the funds you need to recover in comfort. Contact us today for a free consultation about your car accident injuries.
$1,600,000: Maya suffered a herniated disc that required fusion surgery after a rear-end collision on Lake Shore Drive.
$720,000: Mark thought he was okay after being rear-ended by a semi-truck, but he herniated a cervical disc and required surgery. We secured a fair settlement from the trucking company.
$385,000: While picking up her kids at Adlai Stevenson High School, Tammy was hit by a drunk driver going 20 miles above the speed limit. She suffered injuries to her back that resulted in chronic pain, making it hard to care for her children.
As members of the American Association for Justice, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers are considered the best Chicago car accident attorneys available. We have secured over $450 million in settlements and verdicts, earning us a spot in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Our 98% success rate and 10/10 AVVO demonstrate our commitment to justice for all car accident victims.
Common causes of rear-end car crashes include:
These auto accidents often result in high medical expenses because of the strong forces involved. Common injuries in rear-end crashes include:
Our personal injury law firm will help recover fair compensation for all your medical bills and out-of-pocket expenses. These are separated into economic and non-economic damages.
Financial compensation for economic damages includes:
You can also recover compensation for non-economic damages, including:
If you file a personal injury lawsuit, a jury may sometimes award punitive damages for extreme recklessness, though this is not guaranteed.
The average payout for a Chicago rear-end collision is $492,638, with a range between $1,000 and $23,775,000. Factors that determine what you receive include overall damages, liability, strength of evidence, and whether you have strong legal representation from a Chicago car accident lawyer.
James Sauter, an Illinois State Trooper, was performing traffic control along I-294 near Hillside when a tractor-trailer struck his vehicle. The squad car was pushed a quarter of a mile from the impact and burst into flames, killing Sauter. His family was awarded $10,949,938.57 through a mediated settlement.
George F. Harris, a machinist, was carpooling home with coworkers along the Dan Ryan Expressway when they were in a rear-end collision with the tow truck behind them. He died approximately four hours after the accident due to a vertebral subluxation. A jury awarded his family $7,365,000.00.
Insurance companies will do everything possible to reduce your compensation, such as blaming you for the accident or stating that mechanical failure caused the crash. Additionally, you must prove liability, such as distracted driving or failure to brake, which can be challenging if there is no direct evidence of the cause.
Our team will quickly preserve vital evidence, such as medical records, accident reports, and dashcam footage, and aggressively negotiate with insurance companies to seek compensation for your needs.
In 2023, there were 23,785 front-to-rear-end collisions in Chicago, making them one of the most common types of collisions in the city. Overall, there were 101,023 car accidents in Chicago that year.
Common locations for Chicago rear-end collisions include:
For personal injury claims, every individual involved is assigned a portion of the blame, called modified comparative negligence (735 ILCS 5/2-1116). You must demonstrate that the other party was primarily liable for the accident. For example, they may have violated the Illinois Vehicle Code by following too closely (625 ILCS 5/11‑710), or they may have failed to exercise due care according to Chicago’s municipal code (9-40-160).
You typically have two years from the date of the accident to pursue compensation (735 ILCS 5/13-202), including for wrongful death cases (740 ILCS 180/).
In general, the driver of the rear vehicle is presumed at fault until proven otherwise. However, it is possible to sue other parties as well, including:
Insurance companies will use a variety of tactics to keep you from securing compensation, but our attorneys can counter these using evidence. These are just some of the many they may use, and how we will refute them.
Sudden Braking: A common defense is that you stopped abruptly or brake-checked the rear driver. We can use accident reports and witness testimony to refute this argument.
Partial Fault: They may argue that you had faulty taillights, which can be disproven by examining the vehicle and referring to maintenance records.
Mechanical Failure: They could claim the defendant’s car was not in working condition, which can be refuted through accident reports and expert testimonies from mechanics.
You must take prompt action to protect your rights. Follow these steps as soon as possible.
We can assist you with all aspects of your case, including:
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis: no fees unless you win.
The Illinois Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Act allows for blame to be distributed among more than one party (740 ILCS 100/).
Evidence like accident photos, witness statements, and medical records can demonstrate fault.
The next of kin can file a lawsuit, which could be a spouse, parent, or surviving child.
If you were hurt in a rear-end collision, you deserve compensation. Our award-winning Chicago personal injury attorneyswork on a contingency fee basis: you owe us nothing unless we win. Call us for a free consultation today.
I was rear ended and my best friend recommended Mr. Rosenfeld. He and his staff were very attentive, detailed and always there for me when I had questions about the case. They were able to get me a great settlement and quickly. Which was awesome because it helped me pay my bills! I highly recommend them for anyones car accident!
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