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A car accident can be a harrowing and stressful experience. You may be dealing with serious injuries, emotional trauma, and a growing pile of medical bills. And on top of everything else, you now have to worry about whether the insurance company is going to treat you fairly and get you the money you need to get back on your feet.
It isn’t fair. It isn’t right. But you don’t have to face it alone. Paul & Steve can help.
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Recovering from a car accident can be an arduous ordeal. The most important thing for you is to focus on recuperating.
Let our team of professionals handle all your communications and legal matters. While you’re healing, our team will take over contact with insurance companies, law enforcement officials, and other relevant parties so that you can concentrate on recovery.
Your first priority after any car crash should be medical treatment. Our team works with some of the highest-rated doctors in the Chicago area, spanning a wide array of specialties. If you don't have a doctor of your own, our team will recommend one that's convenient for you. While you focus on healing, our legal professionals will use your medical bills and records to help build the strongest case possible.
Our team will begin by assembling evidence to protect your rights. This process can include speaking with police officers, photographing the vehicles involved in the accident, and getting testimony from people that saw the accident or who can attest to you being a responsible driver.
After a car accident, "fair compensation" is based not only on the medical bills and lost wages you've already accumulated, but also your long-term care needs and financial losses. Underestimating these needs can have devastating consequences. We work with medical experts, life care planners, economists, and other professionals who help us accurately calculate those expenses and fight for every dollar of compensation you deserve. That means better settlements for our clients.
Throughout your entire car accident case, we keep in touch with your doctors. We check in with you regularly about any updates to your case. We're available by email or phone at any time. We'll here to answer any questions you have, and explain everything in terms you can understand—without the "lawyer speak." We will always act in your best interest, give you unbiased advice, and make sure you have all the information and knowledge you need to make wise decisions.
Insurance companies almost always attempt to settle car accident cases with lowball offers—if they don't deny the claim outright. Our Chicago car accident lawyer team will help make sure that you get the settlement that you deserve. The attorneys at Paul & Steve are extremely savvy to the different tactics insurance companies use to undermine car accident claims. Our team will use that knowledge and work hard to present a strong case that results in just compensation for you and your loved ones.
Our personal injury law firm has won more than 75 separate settlements or verdicts of $1 million or more, and recovered more than $250 million in total for our clients. We've helped thousands of car accident victims get the compensation they deserve. Our Chicago car accident lawyers can help you, too.
Plenty of car accident lawyers are in it just for the money. And at the end of the day, they'll pocket most of your settlement. You get hurt, they get rich. Not Paul & Steve. We promise—in writing—that we'll never make more from a car accident claim than our clients do. And if we don't get win your case, you owe nothing.
There are numerous reasons why automotive accidents happen in Chicago. They include but are not limited to:
No matter the cause of your particular incident, a Chicago car accident lawyer can help you. Whether you were the driver or passenger of a private vehicle, Paul & Steve have the knowledge and experience to build you the strongest case possible.
Your health and wellbeing are the most important concerns following an auto accident. But your next priority should be to call a lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced car accident lawyer will be able to quickly and thoroughly put together your case.
If you don’t take action soon after the accident, evidence starts to disappear. Memories begin to fade. It may get harder to link your car accident injuries to the crash. The insurance company adjuster may even twist your words in order to pin the blame on you.
When you call Paul & Steve right away, you don’t have to worry about evidence being damaged our lost. Our team of proficient legal professionals will meticulously review the accident scene as soon as possible in order to be armed with most evidence for your case.
If you feel you were at fault or partially responsible for an automotive accident, it is still important to seek attorney counsel immediately. Car accidents can be complex situations with many parties involved, so it’s important that you review every detail with an experienced car accident attorney. Even if you were partially responsible for an accident, you may still be entitled to compensation. Our attorneys will dutifully explore every option available to you.
After a car accident, you are entitled to compensation for your losses, also known as damages. This includes:
In some cases, punitive damages might also be awarded if the person who caused your motor vehicle accident acted with excessive recklessness or malice.
The amount of money you can recover also depends on how much insurance coverage is available, and whether or not you were also partly responsible for the crash. Our knowledgeable car accident lawyers will thoroughly review your case, look for all potential sources of income, and fight to get you the most money possible for your Chicago car accident claim.
In nearly 20 years, our personal injury law firm has recovered total settlements of more than $250 million. Many of our clients have received settlements upwards of $1 million. But most importantly, we truly care about our clients, their situations, and their rights. Our attorneys are compassionate, experienced, aggressive, and effective.
Getting into a car accident can cause a great deal of distress. We’re here to help ease the burden. Let the Chicago car accident lawyer team at Paul & Steve take care of you. Contact us today.
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