Category: Car Accidents

Just after 5 pm On Wednesday July 1st at 264 Crystal St. in Cary, a rear-end collision involving two vehicles resulted in injuries. Two people were taken to the hospital to treat their injuries.

Robert Edens is a McHenry County Auto Accident attorney with 6 convenient Chicagoland locations. Contact Bob today at (847) 395-2200 for a free consultation.

According to the Lake County Sherrif’s Office a car crash involving multiple vehicles killed one person Monday near Grayslake.  The driver of a Honda Civic was pronounced dead at the scene at the 18200 block of Belvidere Road and Battershall Road.  Others involved in the accident were treated and released at the scene.

The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens represents injury victims throughout Lake and McHenry Counties.

Not all car accidents consist of massive pile-ups involving numerous cars and people being carried away to hospitals.  In fact, many car accidents involve only one or two vehicles, and involve zero ambulance trips.  Just because an accident is not “newsworthy” or does not involve gruesome injuries, however, does not mean that there was no damage.  In fact, even the smallest accident in terms of bodily injury can be life changing for those who are unfortunate enough to be involved.

Accidents and Tractor-Trailers

When a very large truck, with 18 wheels and weighing about 40 tons on average, hits a car, typically weighing in at no more than 1.5 to 2 tons, a catastrophe is inevitable.  When this happens, the car is generally destroyed.  While, of course, it is always hopeful that when a large truck and a car are involved in an accident there are no casualties involved, this situation rarely translates into one in which there are no damages.  It is a near impossibility for a truck this large to hit a car without the car being destroyed, and the lives of at least two people — the driver of the tractor trailer included — changed forever.  What many people may not realize is that there are not robots behind the wheel of the many semi-trucks on America’s highways, and they are more susceptible to accidents due to many factors that are largely out of the truck driver’s control.  Starting with a driver having worked through the night as they were unable to find somewhere to sleep, and add to that a car in an unexpected place, and you are left with the fireball that causes massive damage and catastrophic injuries.

Damages in Semi/Auto Cases

Even not taking into account the potential bodily harm involved in most of these types of accidents, the costs of losing a personal vehicle alone can be in the thousands of dollars range.  Recovering those damages in the least stressful and fastest way possible is key to an accident victim being able to return to the life they had before the accident.

When a professional truck driver is involved in an accident, there are factors at play that are not involved in a typical accident involving only passenger vehicles.  One issue that is often forgotten is that professional drivers are subject to many more state and federal regulations than other drivers.  These regulations can help a victim recover their damages much faster during settlement negotiations if they understand that proving a rule violation by a professional driver can help their argument that they would be more likely to win at trial.

If you, or someone you love, has been injured in an accident, involving a professional or a non-professional driver, having an attorney on your side can make all the difference.  One call to the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. and you can have all your questions answered about what you need to do to put your life back together after an accident.

Auto Accident

It is important to know what types of damages are available following a car accident to make sure that a victim is not left holding the bill for injuries caused by someone else’s reckless conduct.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, call the professionals at the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C.  Speak to a professional about your case so that you can have answers to the many questions that arise after a car accident.

Anyone who has visited the beautiful city of Chicago is familiar with the daily traffic. Most people recognize the dangers posed by millions of drivers rushing through the city on a daily basis. Few drivers know what to do once they have been in a car accident. Automobile accidents not only interrupt your day, they can disturb your daily routine for months. Having an experienced attorney handle your accident will save you endless hours of wasted time, stress and frustration. If you have been in an automobile accident, here are some things to consider.

The Opposing Party

Whether you turn a claim into your own insurance provider or the other driver’s insurance company, you will most likely need to negotiate. Misplaced trust in an insurance adjuster can cost you thousands of dollars. Insurance companies have no incentive to offer you a generous settlement and every incentive to offer you very little; they are for-profit corporations. If the other driver in the accident hires an attorney, he then has no incentive to settle quickly. When you are the injured party, you may spend more on medical bills, and you may be forced to stay home from work due to your injuries. This will make it difficult for you to wait for a settlement offer and you may be willing to settle for less than you deserve. Having an attorney handle these negotiations will ensure that you get nothing but your full compensation.

The Compensation

It is easy to be short sighted when you have been injured. When your immediate needs are to pay for mounting medical bills, it can be difficult to try and prepare for the future. While this is certainly understandable, it is not in your best interest.

When you have been injured as the result of another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to recover your full damages. This may include bills from prescriptions, surgeries, and doctors’ appointments in the present, but it can also mean physical therapy, or rehabilitative treatments in the future. It is important to keep in mind that your damaged property will need to be replaced and you may need to find alternative transportation while the repairs are ongoing; this is also compensable. Understanding the full compensation to which you are entitled will ensure that this automobile accident does not disrupt your life any more than it already has. Having an attorney assist you in preparing a demand for damages will ensure that no details are missed.

The Claim

There are a great number of details and procedural hoops to jump through when seeking recovery for an automobile accident. You will need to determine the extent of your injuries, the insurance policy that covers the other driver, and decide what amount you can reasonably settle for. You will need to discover whether the insurance company is willing to negotiate or if it is contesting your claim. You may need to determine exactly what is being contested; are you being accused of fault or is there a legal reason they are not willing to settle? All of these actions may lead you to file a lawsuit. If that is the case, there will be many new hurdles to tackle, including depositions, interrogatories, and possible counter claims. An attorney can guide you through this legal maze step by step.

At the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C., our team has over twenty years of experience helping victims of car accidents move on with their lives. Contact us today to review your options.