If you were involved in an accident that was not your fault, seek out the services of an aggressive legal representative who has the know-how and experience to fight for fair compensation. This often involves going up against large corporate insurance companies that will fight equally hard to reduce their liability and your claim.
At The Rooth Law Firm, we handle these issues all day, every day as we battle for our clients’ rights. Our Evanston personal injury attorney has over four decades of experience in the legal arena. He knows how to hold negligent parties and their insurers accountable for the injured and their families.
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What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do?
At The Rooth Law Firm, we handle all types of serious and catastrophic personal injury cases. These can be the result of the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Defective or dangerous products (product liability)
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
We also focus much of our practice on nursing home abuse and neglect. In these cases, we take pride in providing a voice for those most underserved in our community—the elderly and vulnerable individuals residing in these facilities who are often totally dependent on others for their care and well-being.
We dig deep when investigating every personal injury case to find the truth, build our clients’ claims, and pursue the justice they need to move forward.
How Our Attorney Stands Up for Our Clients
We understand that any personal injury, no matter the cause, can upend your life and make you feel helpless. You deserve to know that someone is truly listening to you and looking out for your interests.
We always put clients first by:
- Providing a free consultation so you can learn about your rights and options at no cost or obligation
- Being available 24/7 to address your concerns and questions
- Creating a tailored legal strategy for every client based on their unique needs and goals
- Having an office located right here in Evanston, allowing us to react fast and giving us intimate knowledge of the local legal system
Our firm is small but aggressive, so we can provide each client with personalized attention and fierce legal representation. We are prepared to handle all legal tasks associated with your case, including but not limited to:
- Completing paperwork
- Collecting evidence
- Communicating with all involved parties
- Negotiating a fair settlement
- Taking your case to trial if necessary
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We Can Fight for the Money Your Family Needs
A personal injury causes physical, emotional, and financial damage. In the most severe cases, that damage can be astronomical due to the high cost of:
- Hospitalizations and medical care
- Additional therapies
- Property damage that occurs in addition to physical injuries
- Out-of-pocket expenses, such as childcare, home modifications, or relevant travel expenses
Furthermore, these injuries can sideline you for extended periods, putting your livelihood at risk and making it difficult or impossible for you to provide for your family. All of this is on top of the physical and mental toll caused by:
- Pain and suffering
- Trauma and emotional distress
- Disabling injuries
- Scarring
- Lost quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Determining What You Need for Past, Present, and Future Losses
When faced with such loss, it is natural to wonder how much your personal injury claim is worth and how much money you can recover to help you rebuild your life. The answer to this question depends on a number of variables, such as:
- The severity of your injury
- The extent of your existing medical bills
- Expected medical needs in the future
- Lost wages and loss of potential income
- Each party’s share of fault
If someone is found partially liable for their injuries, they can still recover damages, but their payout will be reduced according to their share of responsibility. Once the plaintiff’s share of liability hits 51 percent, they are barred from receiving any damages.
We work hard to ensure that we take all of these factors into account as we seek financial recovery for our clients. If the insurance company tries to argue about your claim or pay less than you deserve, our legal team can protect your rights and your interests.
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How Do You Know You Have a Personal Injury Claim?
The first question potential clients often ask us is how to know if they have a valid legal claim.
When it comes to personal injury cases, there are two basic elements you must prove:
- You suffered injuries
- Someone else’s negligence caused your injuries
Negligence can take many forms. Common causes of negligence-related injuries include:
- Nursing home negligence: Failing to provide appropriate care to a nursing home resident, including neglecting medication or movement needs, or actively harming the resident.
- Medical malpractice: Errors such as failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, or lack of communication between providers.
- Driver error: According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 949 motor vehicle accidents in Evanston in 2023. Many resulted from preventable driver errors such as speeding or running red lights.
How Hard Is It to Prove a Personal Injury Case?
That depends on your case. For example, if you were involved in a car accident where witnesses and Evanston Police Department reports definitively confirm that the other driver was drunk, proving your claim may be straightforward.
Many cases are more complex, however. You might have to deal with:
- Multiple liable parties
- Powerful defendants such as nursing home owners or trucking companies
- Conflicting or missing evidence
- Insurance companies that unjustly insist you were at fault
The Rooth Law Firm is guided by a strong sense of fairness that compels us to uncover the truth and provide honest, proactive representation at all times. Our accident injury lawyer can collect official reports, medical records, video footage, and other evidence to make your case as strong as possible.
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What Should You Do After Suffering a Severe Injury?
Your Injuries Require Prompt Evaluation
It is not always immediately clear whether or not your injuries are serious: you might be too deep in shock to notice symptoms, and some injuries do not present until hours or days after the fact.
Do not take chances with your health. See a doctor right away after sustaining your injury and start to build a medical record. Follow your doctor’s instructions as stated.
The Illinois Statute of Limitations Puts a Deadline on Your Case
Under state law, you generally have two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. In nursing home abuse cases, you have two years from the day you knew—or should have known—about the abuse to start your legal action.
If the insurer knows you still have the option to sue, they might be more willing to cooperate. Once you lose that right, you lose your leverage.
The Insurance Company Might Fight Your Case
Insurers often try to put roadblocks between injury victims and the financial compensation they need. They may request a recorded statement to use against you or delay your claim unnecessarily.
Suffering a personal injury—or finding out that your loved one was harmed through negligence—is one of the worst experiences you can have. You should not have to deal with profit-oriented insurance companies on top of everything else. Let The Rooth Law Firm champion your rights from start to finish.
Why Choose The Rooth Law Firm?
We understand that you have a choice when it comes to selecting a law firm. Our personal injury attorney in Evanston provides sincere care, deep empathy, and an unrelenting commitment to achieving maximum compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost income, and more.
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