Motor Vehicle Accidents
Last updated on July 7, 2025
Kendall County Personal Injury Lawyer For Car, Truck And Motorcycle Accidents
A serious auto accident can drastically change your life in just a matter of seconds. Without warning, you could be left severely injured and even permanently disabled. It could be months or years before you can recover, if ever, and your quality of life may be significantly decreased. At Flaherty Law, LLC, I recognize the struggles that injured victims face as they attempt to put their lives back together. If you have been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, I want to help you.
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Auto Accidents In Illinois
Hundreds of motor vehicle accidents occur on Illinois roadways every single day. While some may be minor fender benders, others are much more serious, often causing injuries or fatalities. No matter how minor an accident may seem, however, the potential for injury is very real, as low-speed impacts can result in whiplash, lower back injuries and soft tissue damage. More dramatic accidents can, of course, lead to broken bones, severe head or neck trauma, chest injuries, cuts, bruises and contusions. The most serious motor vehicle accidents can even be deadly.
At Flaherty Law, LLC, I am equipped to help you after any type of auto accident. I routinely handle cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Truck or tractor-trailer accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Accidents involving pedestrians
- Bus, train or other mass transit accidents
The circumstances of each case are entirely unique, and a full investigation into the accident is often necessary. I am committed to uncovering every available detail and piece of evidence in my effort to help you collect the damages you deserve. When appropriate, I will examine the accident site and damaged vehicles, review police reports and witness statements, and make every effort to reconstruct the accident as it occurred. I can then go to work in seeking compensation from any and all liable parties.
Compensation For Victims Of Motor Vehicle Accidents
When I represent clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, one of my primary goals is ensuring they receive fair compensation for all the ways the accident has impacted their lives. Understanding the types of damages available can help you make informed decisions about your case and set realistic expectations for your recovery.
Economic Damages
Economic damages represent the tangible financial losses you have suffered as a direct result of your accident. They may include:
- Medical bills (past and future): This includes all medical expenses related to your injuries, from emergency room visits and hospital stays to ongoing physical therapy and future surgical procedures. I work with medical professionals to ensure we account for both your current medical costs and any anticipated future treatment needs.
- Lost wages (past and future): If your injuries prevented you from working, you can recover compensation for the income you have already lost. Additionally, if your injuries will affect your ability to earn money in the future, we can seek damages for that diminished earning capacity as well.
- Property damage: This covers the cost to repair or replace your vehicle and any other personal property damaged in the accident, such as electronics, clothing or other items that were in your car at the time of the collision.
- Rehabilitation costs: Many accident victims require ongoing rehabilitation services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy or vocational retraining to help them recover from their injuries and return to their normal activities.
These damages are typically easier to calculate because they involve actual monetary expenses and lost income that can be documented with bills, receipts and employment records.
Noneconomic Damages
Noneconomic damages compensate you for the intangible ways the accident has affected your life. These can come in the form of:
- Pain and suffering: This addresses the physical pain and discomfort you have experienced and will continue to experience as a result of your injuries.
- Emotional distress: Many accident victims develop anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress following a serious collision. These psychological impacts deserve compensation.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: If your injuries prevent you from participating in activities you previously enjoyed, such as sports, hobbies or social activities, you may be entitled to compensation for this loss.
- Disfigurement: Permanent scarring or other visible injuries that affect your appearance can significantly impact your quality of life and self-esteem, warranting additional compensation.
While these damages are more subjective and harder to quantify, they are equally important in providing full compensation for your losses.
Contact A Bolingbrook Auto Accident Lawyer Today
With previous experience as a personal injury defense lawyer, I am familiar with the many ways in which insurance companies will attempt to minimize their liability. I will put that knowledge to use in building your case and will not be bullied into accepting a substandard settlement that fails to meet your needs. You deserve to collect compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other financial losses you may have suffered as the result of your injuries. I will continue to fight on your behalf until justice is served.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, put my experience at Flaherty Law, LLC, on your side. Contact my office today to schedule your free initial consultation. I will evaluate your case, answer your questions and help you understand your available options. The attorney you choose does make a difference, so call 815-860-5702 to get the top-quality legal representation you need. I proudly serve Will County, Cook County, Kane County, Kendall County, Lake County, and the surrounding city and suburban areas. I charge no fees unless you collect.