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As an accident victim in Chicago Illinois, you have rights. You have the right to be compensated for any injuries you sustained due to another’s negligence. However, the party responsible for your injuries and their insurance company may stand in your way. At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our personal injury lawyers are committed to helping accident victims recover compensation for their injuries. Since 1987, our personal injury attorneys we’ve been representing injury victims in Chicago in a wide range of claims. We attribute our success over the years to the fact that we foster a meaningful relationship with each of our clients, enabling us to understand better how an accident impacted their lives.

If You Have Been injured in Illinois, You Are Not Alone

We have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients, and we are here for you, too.

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We take pride in providing the level of attention you would expect from a family-owned, family-oriented law firm. We treat every one of our clients with the same level of care and attention that we would expect if we were facing your same situation. Regardless of whether you have suffered bumps and bruises in a car accident or have been paralyzed by an act of medical malpractice, the personal injury attorneys and staff at will make it clear that we care about you. We’re on your side. Contact us to arrange a free consultation to talk about how we can help.

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Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Claims

Representing clients in Illinois workers’ compensation and personal injury matters

Sometimes, a personal injury case is not simply a personal injury case. From time to time, other avenues of compensation open up as well. When a personal injury is the result of an accident in the workplace, there may be a personal injury claim and a workers’ compensation claim. Such a situation often arises when a person is in a car accident while on the job.

Likewise, construction accident cases often involve both workers’ compensation claims and personal injury claims against a negligent third party. Almost all employers (99.7 percent) are covered under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation system. Common types of workers’ compensation accidents include repetitive stress, vehicle accidents, equipment mishaps, construction accidents, and neck and back injuries.

Common work injuries that result in workers compensation claims

A few of the types of cases we regularly handle include:

Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Wrongful Death Cases
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Slip-and-Fall Accidents:
Product Liability
Workplace Accidents

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There is no damage cap for personal injury in the state of Illinois. We will fight to ensure you get the maximum damages you are entitled to.

$2.01 Million

Premises Liability

$1.9 Million

Construction Site Accident

$900,000

Car Accident

$875,000

Pedestrian Accident

$750,000

Construction Site Accident

$700,000

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From the moment you bring Briskman Briskman & Greenberg onto your team, you will understand what makes us different from other local personal injury law firms. We firmly believe that obtaining the best possible result depends on our ability to understand how an accident affected your life. For this reason, we take the time necessary to get to know you and how the accident changed your life, whether it be lingering pain, or lifelong physical limitations, persistent psychological issues.

If you have been injured in any of the above types of accidents, you may be thinking of hiring a personal injury attorney. While every claim is unique, the personal injury case process generally follows a similar set of steps, beginning with your first meeting with an attorney and ending in settlement or trial.

Having the right attorney can be the difference between winning and losing your case, so it is important to ask lots of questions and carefully evaluate the firm you hire. The right attorney will be able to investigate your case and handle insurance companies and paperwork while you focus on getting better. A good attorney will guide you toward the strategy that will produce the most compensation, but the choice on how to proceed is always yours. Therefore, it is critical that you trust your attorney.

To learn more about what you can expect if you file a personal injury case, view our infographic.

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Personal Injury Lawyers Available Throughout Illinois

Car Accidents

Most car accidents are entirely avoidable. If drivers followed traffic laws and used sound judgment, accidents would not happen. In our experience, the most common causes of Illinois traffic accidents are:

Distracted Driving

Studies have shown that between 25 and 50 percent of all traffic accidents involve some level of distraction. Most often, cell phones are responsible, as many drivers continue to talk and text while driving despite the state’s ban on handheld devices while driving. Other distractions may include talking to passengers, eating, grooming, changing the radio station or daydreaming.

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Drowsy Driving

Perhaps in response to the escalating responsibilities many have taken on in recent years, the instances of drowsy driving across Illinois have steadily increased. Motorists who get behind the wheel while fatigued are making a conscious decision to drive in a compromised condition and should be held accountable when their negligence results in another’s injury.

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Drunk Driving

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely dangerous – and illegal. Drunk and drugged driving continue to be a major cause of traffic accidents in Illinois. Each year, over 300 fatal Illinois drunk driving accidents occur, and hundreds of others cause serious injury.

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Aggressive Driving

Speeding, running stop signs and frequently changing lanes are all types of aggressive driving. Aggressive drivers often think that they are better drivers than everyone else on the road. Of course, that simply is not the case. By engaging in aggressive driving behavior, a motorist puts everyone on the road at risk.

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Personal Injuries from Car accidents in Illinois

Nobody ever thinks that a car accident could happen to them. Each year, thousands of unsuspecting motorists find themselves in an accident—often due to no fault of their own.

According to the most recently available data from the Illinois Department of Transportation, over 310,000 Illinois car accidents occur every year. This is truly a shocking number for a state with fewer than 9 million drivers and 13 million people. This means that almost 2.5 out of every 100 people in Illinois are involved in a car accident each year.

Some accidents are minor, such as fender-benders and certain low-speed collisions. However, in about one in five Illinois car accidents, at least one person is seriously injured. For example, in 2021, more than 63,000 people across Illinois were hurt in car accidents.

Chicago car accident statistics

Car accidents and duty of care

Illinois motorists have a duty to always drive in a safe and responsible manner. Those who are injured as a result of another driver’s negligence can pursue a claim for compensation against that driver. Often, these claims are defended by the insurance company that holds the at-fault driver’s policy. At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, we routinely handle cases against the nation’s largest insurance companies. With over 30 years of experience handling Illinois car accident cases, we can confidently help you navigate this complicated process, vigilantly advocating on your behalf at every step of the way.

Duty and breach of duty in a personal injury case

Identifying fault is not always straightforward, even when one driver was clearly responsible for the crash. This is why having an experienced car accident attorney on your side is so important. The lawyer will protect your best interests, help you understand your legal rights and guide you through the process of recovering compensation from the at-fault driver.

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Additional types of motor vehicle accidents

Truck accidents

Truck accidents are unique from other types of motor vehicle collisions in a few important ways. First, truck accidents are much more likely to result in severe or fatal injuries. Given their size, this should come as no surprise. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there are over 22,000 Illinois truck accidents per year. These accidents result in more than 2,200 injuries and 100 fatalities. Fewer than 200 of those hurt in a truck accident were truck drivers; the rest were other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.

Truck accidents also differ from other types of collisions in what causes them. The nature of the trucking industry incentivizes drivers to stay on the road for as long as possible. Thus, one of the leading causes of Illinois truck accidents is fatigued driving.

Driver fatigue is not a new concern when it comes to truck drivers. The federal government imposed strict rest requirements that require truckers to pull over and take rest breaks every few hours. Additionally, they must take a certain amount of time between longer trips to ensure they are fully rested. However, trucking companies pay drivers by the mile and impose strict timelines that must be met. Thus, truck drivers (and even trucking companies) have been known to fudge rest log entries to make it look like drivers complied with the law when, in fact, they did not.

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Motorcycle accidents

Motorcycles are common across Illinois for many months out of the year. While motorcycles offer a great way to get around, they also present increased risks for riders. Some of these risks, such as the lack of protection offered by the bike, relate to the motorcycle itself. However, the most serious hazards facing motorcyclists come from other drivers.

Motorists have historically had a hard time safely driving around motorcyclists. Drivers have a harder time noticing motorcycles on the road and, even when they see a motorcycle, they may have difficulties assessing its speed. This frequently leads to a driver attempting a turn in front of a motorcyclist without enough time to do so. Other common types of Illinois motorcycle accidents include:

  • Merging into a motorcyclist
  • Rear-end accidents
  • Failure to yield the right of way
  • Left-turn accidents
  • Road hazards

Motorcycle accident compensation

Motorcyclists injured in an accident face an uphill battle when bringing a claim for compensation due to the unfair societal stigma that all motorcyclists are aggressive drivers. A recent study found that 75 percent of all motorcycle accidents involve more than one vehicle—a figure comparable to the rate of single-vehicle car accidents. Further, two-thirds of multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents involve another driver violating the motorcyclist’s right of way.

Many continue to believe that motorcyclists are at fault for an accident when the evidence supports the opposite conclusion. This is where the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney can come into play. By disproving this false narrative, Briskman Briskman & Greenberg has successfully represented many motorcycle accident victims, helping them obtain fair compensation for their injuries.

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

The last thing anyone thinks about when going out for a stroll or a casual bike ride is getting into a life-changing accident. However, each year thousands of people are seriously injured or killed in Illinois pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. In 2020, there have been over 114 pedestrian deaths and 21 bicyclist deaths on Illinois roads. Pedestrian-related accidents accounted for 1.4 percent of all car accidents, while bicycle-involved accidents resulted in less than one percent of all car accidents. At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, we proudly represent pedestrians, bicyclists and their families in cases against those responsible for their injures. Our skilled attorneys are prepared to negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf or take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement offer.

Common bike and pedestrian accident injuries

We treat every one of our clients with the same level of care and attention that we would expect if we were facing your same situation.

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Medical Malpractice

When you go to the doctor, you shouldn’t worry about your condition worsening due to a medical professional’s negligence. Yet, preventable medical errors still lead to injury and death in the United States. While the exact number of medical errors is hard to assess, given that most errors are self-reported, recent studies estimate that hundreds of thousands of people suffer serious and lifelong injuries due to medical negligence.

Common types of medical errors include:

Medical malpractice laws

Doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and other medical professionals have a legal duty to provide patients with an acceptable level of care. While the extent of a medical professional’s duty to a patient depends on the circumstances, the care provided must align with the prevailing professional standards. When a doctor provides care that falls below this level, they can be held liable through an Illinois medical malpractice lawsuit.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are some of the most complex personal injury cases for a few reasons. First, these cases involve a complex intersection of law and medicine. Most medical negligence cases present issues that are beyond the scope of a common juror’s understanding. These cases typically require a patient to give testimony from an expert witness who can help explain why the provider was negligent and how their negligence led to the patient’s injuries.

Adding to the complications of medical malpractice claims are the precise procedural requirements these claims must follow. For example, before you file a claim, you must present an “affidavit of merit” from a qualified healthcare professional. This affidavit must indicate that your claim has merit in the expert’s opinion.

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From the moment you allow us to work on your case, we will unceasingly investigate and litigate your claim to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

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Slip and fall accidents

Falls are the leading cause of both preventable injuries and accidental deaths across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 39,000 people die each year due to a fall, and over three million people are treated in emergency rooms each year for fall-related injuries.

When it comes to fall-related injuries, Illinois is no exception. On average, there are more than 100,000 emergency room visits each year due to fall-related injuries among patients 65 and older. More than 11,000 of these fall victims are admitted to the hospital, and nearly 850 will not survive their injuries.

Falls are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits in Illinois and across the country. Falls can occur anywhere, including in the hardware store, at the library, or on the job. Under Illinois premises liability law, property owners owe a duty to those whom they invite onto their land.

Slip and Fall Lawyers Available Throughout Illinois

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Nursing home attendant helping a resident dress

Nursing home abuse and neglect

More than 1.3 million people in the United States live in nursing homes and other long-term care options. These facilities are charged with providing a safe place for residents as well as ensuring their wellbeing. With an average cost of more than $100,000 per year, one would expect that nursing homes could afford to meet a resident’s basic needs.

However, 90 percent of nursing homes are understaffed, and in some cases, the ratio of staff to residents can get as low as 1 to 30. The result is that five million older Americans report experiencing elder abuse each year, and more than one in three nursing home residents report witnessing abuse or neglect. While the state and federal governments do their part to hold nursing homes accountable, these efforts do little to help families affected by nursing home abuse and neglect.

At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our team of nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers work closely with residents and families, helping them recover financial compensation for the wrongs committed against their loved ones.

Nursing home abuse statistics

Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents are a significant cause of injury and illness in Illinois, especially in and around the Chicago metropolitan area.

Each year, nearly 105,000 employees are injured and over 150 killed in Illinois workplace accidents. Over 55 percent of Illinois work accidents result in an employee being limited in their ability to work, either by missing one or more days of work or requiring a transfer or reassignment. Most of these accidents are preventable.

When you go to work, you trust that your employer is doing everything they can to provide a safe workplace. And most employers do. However, sometimes an employer overlooks a crucial safety point. Other times, a third party unrelated to your employer causes an accident. Whether an accident is caused by another motorist, a contractor, or a building or job site owner, injured workers have options.

Workers who suffer injuries related to their employment can pursue a claim for compensation through either a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim, depending on the circumstances. While there is some overlap between these two types of cases, they are very different.

Workers’ compensation in a no-fault system allowing injured employees to obtain medical benefits and income benefits due to a work-related accident. A personal injury case, on the other hand, requires an injured worker to prove someone else other than their employer was responsible for their injuries. However, personal injury cases typically allow for an accident victim to recover more significant damages.

The question is whether a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim is best for your particular situation. At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our dedicated team of Chicago personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers represents injured workers and grieving families in all types of Illinois work injury cases.

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Third-Party Liability Claims

Sometimes, an injured employee may be able to bring a third-party liability claim. These claims are named third-party claims because they are brought against a non-employer who was responsible for, or contributed to, the employee’s injury. Non-economic damages are available in Illinois third-party liability claims. For example, an injured worker who successfully brings a third-party liability claim against a non-employer may recover compensation for the following:

Man in the hospital after the accident

Pain and Suffering

These damages compensate injury victims for the emotional and physical pain caused by an accident, including emotional trauma, new mental health diagnoses, or any other change to a person’s emotional wellbeing. In some cases, damages for future pain and suffering are also available.

Man in the hospital after the accident
Nurse helping patient rehab after an accident

Loss of Normal Life

Workplace accidents that result in severe injury routinely impact a person’s ability to carry on with the life they once knew. For example, an injury victim may not be able to partake in the hobbies they once enjoyed or may not be capable of deriving joy from what used to be their favorite activities.

Nurse helping patient rehab after an accident
Father in hospital visiting with young daughter

Disability and Disfigurement

Many on-the-job accidents cause permanent changes to a person’s body. This may be the result of burns, scars, broken bones, amputations or skin grafts. Naturally, these changes can serve as a constant reminder of the accident and negatively impact a person’s life.

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Dog Bites

While most dogs are friendly companions that will live their whole life without harming a human, that is not always the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1,000 people are bitten by dogs each day, with 800,000 of these attacks resulting in an emergency room visit. Any dog can attack without notice, however, the most dangerous breeds of dogs are:

• Pitbull Terriers
• Rottweilers
• German Shepherds
• American Bulldogs
• Mastiffs

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Injuries from Dog Bites

Anyone who is bitten by a dog also faces the risk of infection. The two most common types of infections caused by dog bites are rabies and Capnocytophaga. Rabies is a virus that is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Once the symptoms of rabies show up, the disease is often fatal. Capnocytophaga is another disease spread through the saliva of cats and dogs. Most people with healthy immune systems will not contract Capnocytophaga if bitten; however, if you suffer from a weakened immune system or are taking certain medication, you may be at a greater risk.

Under Illinois law, dog owners are strictly liable for any injuries caused by their animals. This means that if you have been bit or attacked by a dog, you do not need to prove that the animal’s owner was negligent. Instead, you only need to prove that you were in a place you were legally entitled to be and did not provoke the animal.

Reasons dog owners may be liable for a dog attack

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Damages in a Personal Injury Case

Types of Damages
Accidents impact people in different ways, and every case and every client is unique. The result is that even the most experienced lawyers cannot foresee what an exact damages award will be. However, a skilled attorney can often provide a ballpark figure by considering your possible economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are the out-of-pocket costs that come along with being in an accident.

Non-economic damages compensate accident victims for the psychological effect that the accident had on their lives and their ability to live their life the way they had planned.

Economic Damages
Economic damages can be proven by presenting receipts, medical records, or paychecks and may include:

  • Past medical expenses
  • Future medical costs
  • Lost income
  • Decreased earning capacity

Proving some types of economic damages may require an expert witness to forecast the present value of a future sum of money, such as future earnings. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you understand the likely amount of economic damages.

Economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit

Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are much more “personal” than economic damages, as they depend so heavily on an individual’s unique circumstances. However, typically, a non-economic damages award in a personal injury case will include amounts for the following:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Disability
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of society

Winning damages in your case

At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, we believe that personal injury cases are about more than winning. Winning a case means proving that another person is liable for your injuries. However, true advocacy requires an attorney’s ability to tell your story effectively. It requires telling a compelling story about what your life was like before the accident, what it will be like in the future, and how those two lives are different. We have the skills, knowledge and empathetic approach necessary to identify the full extent of your damages. This way, at the conclusion of your case, you can rest assured knowing that you will be fairly compensated for what you have been through.

From the moment you allow us to work on your case, we will unceasingly investigate and litigate your claim to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

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Not all Illinois Personal Injury Law Firms Are Equal

At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, recognize that you have many choices regarding personal injury lawyers. However, with more than three decades of experience representing injury victims, we also know that not all personal injury law firms are created equal.

Other firms may claim to put their clients first, but we live by this principle. As a testament to our commitment to each of our clients, we developed the Briskman Guarantee. The Briskman Guarantee is a six-part promise that embodies our guiding principles. We approach every case with a sense of empathy and compassion, always keeping true to the following:

1. You will receive a free consultation with an experienced attorney.
2. Because we do not use call screeners, when you call our office you will speak with an attorney.
3. You will never have to pay a fee unless we can help you obtain compensation for your injuries.
4. We will always treat you with courtesy and respect.
5. We will keep you advised of all significant developments in your case.
6. We will promptly return your calls and emails.

By implementing the Briskman Guarantee in each of our cases, we can develop strong relationships with each of our clients that extend well beyond the life of their case.

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Get Your Free Consultation With a Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our personal injury lawyers are committed to helping accident victims recover compensation for their injuries. Since 1987, we’ve been representing injury victims in a wide range of claims.

There is never a cost to speak with an attorney about your case. Do not delay getting your free legal consultation: if you fail to pursue your claim in time, your rights could be lost forever. You can also connect with us through our online contact form, and one of our Chicago personal injury attorneys will reach out to you shortly.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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Briskman Briskman & Greenberg (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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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