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Joliet Personal Injury Lawyers

We pride ourselves on offering our clients the personalized service they deserve.

A sudden injury causes more than just physical pain and damage. Many who are hurt in an unforeseen accident also experience emotional, financial and professional damage that cannot be easily fixed. The devastation can affect every area of life; a fact made more frustrating when the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence.

If you have been injured by another’s careless actions in the Joliet area, you deserve to be fairly compensated for the damages incurred as a result. The personal injury lawyers of Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg are ready to fight for the rights of the injured. For more than 30 years Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg’s motto of “we’re on your side” has always guided the way we do business and work for our clients. We understand that each of our cases are personal and treat them as such. When you have our team of dedicated injury advocates on your side you can rest assured that you are in the best hands.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

“Personal injury” refers to an accident that results in physical, mental and other harm which was caused by the negligent actions (or inactions) of another party. Many types of personal injury cases exist along with countless minutia within each category.

Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg represents clients in personal injury cases involving:

Potential Damages in Personal Injury Cases

The law allows for compensation in a personal injury case to cover the various damages sustained in the accident. These are classified as special damages and general damages.

Special Damages Include

Medical expenses
Lost income
Lost benefits
Lost earning potential
Property damage

General Damages Include

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Disability
Loss of consortium-the loss of companionship or intimacy shared by spouses or partners
Quality of life

Both Types of Damages Are Important

General damages are important and valid

It is important to remember that although general damages may be harder to quantify, they are no less important or valid. The severity of injuries and their effect on your life will influence the amount you are able to receive, such as when a person has been permanently disabled or disfigured. A qualified personal injury attorney can help you determine your case’s full worth.

Illinois Personal Injury Laws

Illinois follows a comparative fault rule. This means that in some cases the injured person could also share some liability for their own injury. This affects the amount of compensation received by the injured person in their lawsuit. Comparative fault is sometimes also used by insurance companies when determining the amount of money a person should receive in a settlement.

For example, the plaintiff in a personal injury case was shopping when they slipped in unmarked standing water on the floor and then were badly hurt in the fall. They file a claim against the owner of the store, who shows security footage of the plaintiff looking at their phone while walking right before they encountered the puddle. The court might look at this evidence and assign a percentage of shared responsibility to the plaintiff.

If the plaintiff shares 20 percent of the liability in this case and they are awarded $100,000 for damages, the amount they receive will be reduced by 20 percent. In this case, the plaintiff would receive $80,000. When the amount of shared liability assigned to the plaintiff is fifty percent or more, an Illinois court will not allow them to collect any damages in the case.

Determining Liability

An injury must be caused by someone’s negligence

Breach of Duty

In order to determine who is legally responsible for damages, it must be shown that someone else’s negligence contributed to the injury. This is done by proving that:

they owed the injured person a duty.
the duty was breached.
this breach of duty caused or contributed to the injury and without it the person would not be hurt.
the injury caused damages

Proving Negligence

A personal injury lawyer will examine all available evidence to uncover all potentially liable parties and theories of liability and gather the evidence needed to support them. They may need to secure and review medical records, physical evidence like security footage, witness accounts and even expert testimony to prove that the negligence of another person or entity caused the injury.

How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help?

Injury victims who get their own lawyer fare better than those who do not. Personal injury claims are easily derailed by small mistakes, such as missing a deadline or saying the wrong thing and having it be used against you to reduce your compensation. A personal injury lawyer protects you from making them. They also can accurately value your case, keeping you from being offered less money than you deserve.

Most importantly, a personal injury attorney handles all the details and work of your case for you. This allows you to focus on what is most important — healing. Extra stress is the last thing one needs after an injury.

The best part is that most personal injury attorneys, including those at Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you will pay them only when they secure your settlement or award. There are no upfront fees and if they do not win, you pay nothing at all. This lets you hire an attorney who can potentially increase your compensation with no financial risk at all.

The Briskman Guarantee

OUR PROMISE TO CLIENTS

You will receive a free consultation with an experienced attorney.
You have the right to a free consultation during which you can evaluate the attorney who will handle your case. We promise that we will never charge you to consult with us, and we welcome an open dialogue with any of our experienced attorneys.

You will never have to pay a fee unless your case is successful.
We handle all cases on a contingency basis, which means you will not owe any fees unless we make a financial recovery for you. We promise we will only accept payment if we are successful in getting compensation for you or your family.

We will keep you advised of all significant developments in your case.
You have the right to have all your questions answered and always know the status of your case. An experienced attorney will handle every important aspect of your case, and our dedication to answering all your questions will give you peace of mind.

We do not use call screeners. You will speak with an attorney.
At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, we build one-on-one relationships. Your case will be reviewed by an experienced attorney, often one of the firm’s principals. We will listen carefully to your situation and answer all of your questions.

Having trouble knowing how to hire the best personal injury lawyer in Joliet, Il? We’ve put together a guide on the best personal injury lawyer practices to help guide you through making the serious decision of which law firm to hire for your injury case.

Joliet Personal Injury Lawyers on Your Side

Any personal injury consultation is free with Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

If you or a loved one has recently been injured or killed in an accident, the dedicated Illinois personal injury lawyers at Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg can help. With over 30 years of experience advocating on behalf of injury victims, we know what it takes to succeed on behalf of our clients. When you invite us to work on your case, we begin working diligently for you and will keep you informed every step of the way.

As a part of the Briskman Guarantee, your initial consultation is free. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay us when we are successful in getting compensation for you or your family. To learn more, call 1-877-595-4878 to schedule a free consultation today. Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg has locations in Joliet and Chicago to better serve you.

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The overall experience I had with Briskman Briskman & Greenberg was the kind that everyone should receive from any firm.

The staff stayed in contact with me via phone and email, they were very knowledgeable, they made sure I understood what was going on at all times, they answered all of my questions, were transparent, and definitely exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them.

- Brandon Spivey

The level of care, attentiveness, empathy and concern relating to my case when dealing with Briskman Briskman and Greenberg surpassed my expectations.

They were extremely knowledgeable and fair in all matters related. They exemplified excellent customer service and care. They kept me inform and updated every step of the way and any questions I had they answered. I highly recommend using them as I would again.

- Joshua Payton

I was put to ease with the professionalism at Briskman and Briskman.

Paul Greenberg especially put my mind to rest and within a years time I have settled my case and I am very satisfied with the outcome. My injury was devastating but working with this law firm has put a lot of stressful nights to rest.

- Nakia Childs

I needed a personal injury lawyer and Gavin and his team went above and beyond.

They made the process simple and helped me in every step of the way. What I really appreciate is that they are straightforward and are quick to respond to my questions and any issues from a text or phone call. They as well continuously checked up on me. I'm happy with how they handled my case and would recommend giving them a call!

- Ted Zakrzewski

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers (BBG) is a legal team you want on your side.

They handled my case in a professional, sensitive and very competent manner. The staff exhibits expertise in the legal realm and provided excellent customer support and care. Thanks BBG for your help with navigating a very sensitive and challenging case for my family.

- Robin Albritton

If you were in an accident and need an excellent lawyer, talk to Paul!!

Very nice and professional lawyer that extremely cares about their clients. Fingers crossed I'm never in an accident ever again but if so, I' would definitely, 10/10 use Paul again!

- Danny S.

I am so very pleased with the representation from BB&G!

Robert Briskman handled my injury case very well. Funny and understanding personality and he took the time to explain everything in detail of the entire case. It was wonderful working with him. I would recommend BB&G to anyone and for myself again in the future.

- Geneva Vanderbilt

From the moment I contacted this law firm I was treated like family.

Gavin Pearlman was honest and upfront with me throughout the process. No surprises and never kept me hanging. I strongly recommend These attorneys for your needs.

- Ron Gaber

I cannot say enough good things about the attorneys at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers.

They were extremely responsive, professional, and compassionate throughout the entire process.Their negotiations skills were exceptional, and they were able to secure a settlement that far exceeded my expectations.I am grateful to have had such a dedicated team