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Wheeling Personal Injury Lawyer

An unexpected injury can suddenly disrupt almost every aspect of your life. When a preventable injury results from another’s negligence, you can obtain compensation for your injuries.

At the law firm of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our personal injury attorneys we help victims of serious accidents. Our Wheeling personal injury lawyers are committed to our clients and put our vast knowledge, resources and skills into every case we handle. Whether you were injured in a Wheeling car accident or slip and fall, or you were hurt due to a doctor’s negligence (medical malpractice), we can help.

If You Have Been Injured in Wheeling You Are Not Alone

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Personal Injuries Take Many Forms

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39.5 million personal injuries that require medical attention happen each year in the United States. Unintentional injuries affect approximately 58,500 Americans each year.

Falls account for 32 percent of all non-fatal injuries in the United States, making falls the leading cause of preventable injury. 2021 saw the highest number of fall-related deaths at 44,686. Falls are generally associated with aging, however, falls are the leading cause of injury for all children under the age of 15.

Auto accidents account for the highest number or personal injury cases filed every year. In fact, 52 percent of personal injury cases in the U.S. result from car accident injuries. Motor vehicle accidents are also a leading cause of wrongful deaths and wrongful death lawsuits.

Most common types of fatal traffic accidents in Illinois

Personal Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents

Although Wheeling has a much lower population density than many surrounding areas, as a suburb of Chicago, Wheeling sees a fair amount of traffic. Not surprisingly, car, truck, and motorcycle accidents are a leading cause of preventable injury and death. Drivers have a legal duty to drive safely, and when they do not, they put everyone on the road at risk. Regardless of the type of accident that caused your injuries, Briskman Briskman & Greenberg can investigate the accident, effectively prepare and file a claim on your behalf and negotiate with the insurance company to help you secure the compensation you need to move on with your life.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2021, there was an average of 810 Illinois car accidents per day, totaling over 295,000 crashes for the year.

Of the 1,341 fatalities from Illinois car accidents in 2021, most of the victims were drivers; 853 drivers were killed in 2021 in Illinois. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for minors between the ages of 5 and 19.

A study of available data from 2020 and 2021 reveals a disturbing trend in Illinois and Chicago accident fatalities. Overall, Illinois saw a 12.2 percent increase in traffic-related deaths from 2020. According to DOT, officials saw a 19.8 percent increase in crashes and a 17 percent increase in injuries from 2020 to 2021.

Speeding is one likely cause of this increase in accident fatalities. Speeding was the cited cause for nearly 40 percent of all fatal Chicago car accidents.

Common injuries from Illinois car accidents

Some types of accidents are more likely to lead to serious injury or death

Illinois truck accidents only made up less than four percent of all Illinois traffic accidents; however, they were responsible for over 9 percent of all traffic-related fatalities.

Illinois motorcycle accidents comprised about one percent of all motor vehicle accidents; however, they were responsible for more than 12 percent of traffic-related fatalities. Over 70 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury.

Vehicle accident statistics

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Medical Malpractice

Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals owe all patients a duty to provide reasonable, well-thought-out medical care. While no one can guarantee a specific outcome, when a medical provider’s negligence causes harm to a patient, the patient can pursue a Wheeling medical malpractice lawsuit against the provider. If you have suffered due to negligent medical care, our attorneys can help you understand your rights and what you can do to hold at-fault parties accountable.

Preventable medical errors can have a life-altering effect on their victims. Medical errors come in many forms from misdiagnosis to surgical errors to improper prescriptions.

The most common medical errors in the United States include:

Prescription drug errors
Bloodstream infections
Fall-related injuries
Labor and delivery errors
Pressure ulcers (bed sores)
Surgical site infections
Blood clots
Wrong-site surgical errors

The five most misdiagnosed medical conditions are:

Cancer
Neurological issues
Cardiac conditions
Surgery and post-operative issues
Urological issues

Cases We Handle on Behalf of Wheeling Injury Victims

At the Wheeling personal injury law firm of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys represents individuals injured in a wide range of accidents. While we handle almost every type of injury claim you can think of, most of our clients’ injuries involve one of the following types of accidents.

Slips and Falls

Anyone who has suffered injuries in a Wheeling slip and fall knows just how serious these accidents can be. While many incorrectly assume that falls only impact older people, the reality is that falls affect all age groups. Businesses, homeowners and even government entities must ensure that their property is safe for those who visit. If you were hurt due to an unmarked hazard or another dangerous condition of another’s property, the Wheeling premises liability attorneys at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg can help.

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Product Liability

Manufacturers must take the necessary steps to ensure that their products are well-designed and safe for their intended uses. Some products are inherently dangerous and manufacturers are responsible for warning customers about the product’s proper use and providing detailed instructions to avoid injury. Under Illinois product liability laws, injured parties may not even need to show that the manufacturer was negligent. If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, the Wheeling product liability lawyers at our firm can work with you to get you the compensation you deserve.

Work Injuries

No worker should even be asked to jeopardize their safety for the benefit of their employer. Often, employers fail to follow state and federal rules and regulations, putting employees at risk. Generally, anyone injured in a Wheeling workplace accident can pursue a claim for workers’ compensation. In some cases, it may be possible to pursue a third-party personal injury claim against non-employers who caused or contributed to the worker’s injuries. If you were injured on the job, the Wheeling workplace injury lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg are here to help you navigate they system.

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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

While most Wheeling nursing homes provide acceptable care to residents, that is unfortunately not always the case. Nursing home employees are often overworked, undertrained and underpaid. This leaves them unable to care for and supervise residents properly. If you have a loved one who suffered from nursing home abuse, either at the hands of staff members or a fellow resident, you may have a claim against the facility. Our nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys can help you understand your rights and what you can do to hold negligent or abusive staff members or management accountable.

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Common Injuries in Wheeling Personal Injury Cases

Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. There is no telling when another person’s negligence or carelessness is going to cause an accident. And when it does, you may suddenly find yourself at the hospital, looking at a long road to recovery.

The types of injuries an accident can cause are almost endless. However, a few of the most common types of injuries Wheeling personal injury victims face include:

Back and neck injuries
Whiplash
Herniated discs
Broken bones
Burns
Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
Internal bleeding
Soft-tissue injuries

These cover just a small portion of the types of injuries you may have suffered. Regardless of the nature or extent of your injuries, the dedicated Wheeling personal injury lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg can help you pursue a claim against those responsible for your injuries.

Damages in a Wheeling Personal Injury Lawsuit

While the immediate concern after an accident is overcoming your physical injuries, that is not the end of your journey. An accident can set you back in many ways. You may have missed work while you were recovering. You may suffer from lingering pain for months, years, or even the rest of your life. You may not be able to do the things you used to love. And then there are the accident-related medical expenses, which can easily reach into the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more.

Economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit

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Bringing a personal injury lawsuit can help you defray these costs, so you do not end up paying for someone else’s mistake. Illinois personal injury law allows accident victims to recover compensatory damages for their economic and non-economic losses. These include:

Past medical expenses
Future medical costs
Lost income
Decreased earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Disfigurement
Loss of a normal life

In some cases, you may also be able to pursue a claim for punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages punish a party for their especially bad conduct. However, punitive damages are rarely awarded. Specifically, courts will only consider punitive damages when the defendant’s conduct was “willful or wanton,” outrageous, or in situations where the defendant acted intentionally to cause you harm

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VIGILANT ADVOCATES FOR WHEELING ACCIDENT VICTIMS

If you have been injured due to another’s negligence, you may be facing mounting medical bills, the inability to work and physical limitations that may last for years. However, you also have options. The dedicated Wheeling personal injury lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg are here to help you understand your rights and how to pursue fair compensation for your injuries.

When you call us to set up a free consultation, we will answer your questions and explain the recovery process. If you decide to move forward, we will aggressively represent your interests at every step of the way, from investigating to negotiating with the insurance company to taking the case to trial. We are ready to do whatever it takes to get you the compensation you need to help you move on with your life. To learn more and to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable Wheeling personal injury lawyers, give us a call at 877-595-4878. You can also connect with us through our online form, and one of our lawyers will reach out to you shortly.

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