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According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), there were 311,679 crashes involving motor vehicles in Illinois in 2017. Injury crashes accounted for 21.5 percent of them (66,889), and fatal accidents (998) accounted for less than one percent of these crashes. Auto accidents can change the lives of motorists and their passengers forever. Injured victims can have physical and emotional scars from a traumatic accident. While no amount of money will ever erase what has happened, an experienced Joliet auto accident attorney can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

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Common Causes of Car Accidents

While auto accidents are frequently attributed to distracted driving, it is only one common cause of car accidents. Other causes that may warrant the attention of a Joliet auto accident attorney include the following:

Drunk or impaired driving, running red lights or stop signs, tailgating, speeding, poor driving in bad weather, driving at night, dangerous road conditions, merging or turning without a signal, ignoring traffic regulations, and failing to maintain a vehicle.

All drivers on the road are required to use reasonable care when driving their vehicles. If they do not, their lack of reasonable care could lead to severe injuries and damages for other parties.

Do You Have an Injury Claim?

If you were recently involved in an auto accident, you might be wondering if you have a valid injury claim that requires the assistance of a Joliet auto accident lawyer. It can be difficult to determine this on your own without legal knowledge and experience. The best way to determine this is to meet with an attorney to discuss the details of your accident. The attorney will look for several elements in your case, such as if the other driver was negligent, how you sustained your injuries, and to what extent you were injured.

Many car insurance adjusters will make every possible attempt to get in touch with car accident victims as soon as possible. They want to get you to agree to a low settlement as soon as possible before you have the chance to talk to a lawyer who can tell you what your case is really worth. Don’t talk to any adjusters before talking to a knowledgeable attorney.

Your Legal Rights are Time-Sensitive

In Illinois, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the incident that caused your injury. This means you have two years to file your personal injury lawsuit. If you do not file within this time period, your legal claim will be invalid. One way to ensure that your case is filed within the statute of limitations is to hire a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after sustaining your injury.

Not only will contacting a lawyer sooner rather than later help you file your case before the statute of limitations expires, but it will also help ensure that evidence in your case is collected in a timely manner. The more time that goes by, the bigger the risk that evidence could be destroyed or lost.

A Knowledgeable Joliet Auto Accident Attorney Will Advocate for Your Rights

At Pinkston Law Group, P.C., we are fully aware of how devastating a car accident can be. You might be facing thousands of dollars in medical bills, experiencing pain or disabilities, unable to go to work, and left without a functioning vehicle. Any one of these events can be stressful, but combining them all together while you are in pain and trying to heal from your injuries can almost be insurmountable. You might be tempted to give up and accept whatever settlement the insurance company is willing to offer you. Before you do that, reach out to our firm to see if we can help. To schedule your auto accident consultation with a well-versed Joliet auto accident lawyer, co ntact us today.

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Whether you’re dealing with a workers’ compensation claim, a civil rights violation, or a personal injury case, you and your family’s best interests are our top priority. Ms. Danielle A. Pinkston of Pinkston Law Group utilizes her extensive legal knowledge to resolve your case, no matter how complex it may be. We share your goals and work closely with you, delivering the exceptional services you need.