Belleville personal injury attorneys represent victims who have been hurt, and help those victims to make the civil justice system work for them. This is the system that allows someone who has been harmed by negligence or a failure to fulfill a legal duty to pursue justice.
At Drafahl Law Firm, we are passionate about fighting for the rights of those who suffered harm at the hands of others. Whether you were hurt by a careless driver, a property owner who maintained unsafe premises, or a product maker who released a defective product, we are ready to work to get you the maximum monetary compensation the law allows.
Our firm does not charge legal fees until we’ve recovered compensation for you and we collect a percentage of the damages we recover for you so you can rest assured we are always committed to getting you the full payment you deserve.
You can give us a call at (314) 300-6260 or contact us online today to talk with a Belleville personal injury lawyer who is serious about fighting for you.
How Can A Personal Injury Lawyer Help You Get The Most Out of Your Personal Injury Claim?
After you’ve been hurt, you may be offered a settlement by the insurer of the responsible party. You may be tempted to take it, and may not be certain why you would need a lawyer in these circumstances.
In reality, though, a personal injury lawyer provides many important tasks for you in the aftermath of your accident and you should not settle a claim without getting legal help. Your attorney from our expert team can:
- Assist you in understanding what your case is worth as you should be compensated for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and wrongful death damages.
- Work with you to identify all parties responsible for harming you (spinal cord injuries, head trauma, broken bones, etc…), which could include more defendants than you’d think as vicarious liability rules make employers responsible for on-the-job negligence of workers
- Help you make a strong claim. The stronger your evidence, the better chance of getting a fair settlement offer or of prevailing in court. Your attorney can help you strengthen your case by gathering evidence such as eyewitness testimony, expert testimony, and police records
- Negotiate with the insurer for you. We will stand up to big insurance companies and make them pay what’s actually owed, not just what they can get away with
- Represent you in trial. Court proceedings are necessary when no fair settlement offer is reached, and you need a trial lawyer with litigation experience.
These are just some of the many ways in which our legal team can offer personalized assistance throughout your case with the end goal of getting justice.
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When Can You Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?
Many injuries are caused by negligence or wrongdoing, but that does not mean every single injury is. You should be able to make a personal injury claim:
- After a car accident if another driver was unreasonably careless based on how a hypothetical average driver would have behaved, or if the driver violated a safety rule and caused a crash as a result because this creates a presumption of negligence — speak to a Belleville car accident lawyer to learn about your legal options following an incident.
- After a slip and fall if a property owner fails to maintain their premises properly and puts you at risk through their negligence as outlined in Illinois statute 740 ILCS 130/2
- After a defective product caused you harm when used as intended, you do not have to prove negligence if you can show a manufacturer released a product that was inherently dangerous
- After a dog bites you, regardless of whether the animal has shown aggression before, dog owners are always liable for bites when you’re lawfully on public or private property
Drafahl Law Firm has regularly represented clients in personal injury claims arising out of these types of incidents and we have the experience necessary to make the right kinds of legal arguments in all of these types of cases.
If an accident caused by negligence took the life of a loved one, contact a wrongful death attorney in Bellville today to fight for the justice they deserve.
How Can You Make Sure You Find the Right Personal Injury Attorney?
Hiring an attorney is a big decision, so how can you make sure you find the right one? There are a few key features to look for when you hire a legal professional. You should look for a personal injury lawyer who:
- Is compassionate: You’ll be working closely with your attorney and you want them to care about you. Our past clients have praised the care we provide, indicating that we made them feel like family and went the extra mile.
- Is knowledgeable: Our attorneys know the law very well, and our peers have recognized us for our legal knowledge, designating us as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Is a solid negotiator: Settling claims outside of court is often preferred, but it is likely only if you have good negotiation skills. We have those skills in spades, and we have successfully negotiated large settlements for clients.
- Is a strong litigator: You can’t hire a lawyer without courtroom experience as they might not be able to represent you effectively if no fair settlement offer is reached and your case needs to go to trial. We are a trial law firm and have won numerous multi-million-dollar court verdicts in just the past few years alone.
These are just some of the many reasons why there’s no firm you should turn to besides Drafahl Law Firm when you need a knowledgeable and caring advocate to fight for you.
Let Drafahl Law Firm Help You Seek Justice
Drafahl Law Firm fights hard for accident victims who have suffered many different types of personal injuries. If you or someone you love was hurt and you want an experienced legal professional to help you identify defendants and use the legal system to make them pay full and fair compensation for your losses, give us a call at (314) 300-6260 or contact us online.
You won’t be charged legal fees unless you win, and you can learn in your free consultation all about the personalized support and compassionate representation that we will offer you throughout your case. Reach out now to get started.