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Getting Illinois injury victims and their families the compensation they deserve
Some injuries can change a life forever. Serious injuries can require around-the-clock medical care, multiple surgeries, and intense, unbearable pain. Catastrophic injuries can mean the victim can no longer care for himself/herself or enjoy the daily pleasures of life. Many injuries may be permanent and could prevent victims from returning to their prior employment or working at all. Some injuries leave visible physical scars. Others can lead to a lifetime of depression and anxiety.
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, our attorneys understand how devastating injuries can be. We handle a broad range of accidents, including vehicle accidents, premises liability claims, product liability lawsuits, medical malpractice, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, construction accidents, workers’ compensation claims, and mass transit accidents.
Our strong record of recoveries in personal injury cases includes the following:
- $3,000,000. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers obtained this settlement for an airline employee who suffered a traumatic brain injury and a torn labrum when she was struck in the head by a large metal luggage container, knocking her to the ground. She sustained a torn labrum in her shoulder, which required surgery.
- $1,150,000. We obtained this for a 43-year-old male who was working as a carman apprentice and was in line to be promoted to a full carman. Our client was injured when his supervisor fell off the top of a ladder and fell directly on him. We filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA). Our safety expert explained why the supervisor was negligent. Our client sustained injuries to his knee (including a torn meniscus), elbow, back, and neck. In addition to the settlement of $1,150,000.00, the defendant agreed to pay for health insurance for our client for 18 months after the settlement.
- $1,000,000. We obtained this settlement for our client who suffered leg damage when a CTA bus driver ran over his leg.
- $890,000. We obtained this settlement for a 49-year-old female who was driving home after dropping her daughter off at work when a large commercial truckstruck the rear end of her vehicle. After enduring months of treatment, including physical therapy and various epidural injections in her lumbar spine, she underwent a lumbar fusion surgical procedure. Just before the case was ready for trial, we negotiated a settlement with the defendant for $890,000.00.
- $887,500. Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers obtained this settlement for our client who suffered a herniated disk in his neck that required surgery, due to a rear-end accident.
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- What types of personal injury cases does your firm handle?
- What types of injuries do you handle?
- How much is my personal injury claim worth in Illinois?
- How do you fight for personal injury victims in Chicago?
- How does the claim process work?
- How much time do I have to file my personal injury claim?
- Do you have a Chicago personal injury lawyer near me?
What types of personal injury cases does your firm handle?
Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers represents individuals whose lives have been injured in serious accidents. Call us now if you were injured in any of the following types of accidents:
Vehicle accidents
- Car accidents. We handle head-on crashes, broadsides, rear-end collisions, multi-car pileups, single-vehicle accidents, intersection accidents, rollovers, and all other types of car accidents. We also handle Uber & Lyft Accidents.
- Truck accidents. Our personal injury lawyers handle truck jackknife accidents, rollovers, blind-spot accidents, wide-turn accidents, underride accidents, improperly loaded/overloaded truck accidents, driver fatigue accidents, and many other types of truck accidents.
- Motorcycle accidents. These accidents are often more deadly and cause more serious injuries than car accidents because motorcycles offer no physical protection. Many motorcycle accidents are due to drivers who fail to respect the rights of motorcycle riders and rider inexperience.
We also handle:
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Mass Transit and Recreational Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Trolleys, Buses, and Boat Tours
- Plane Accidents
- Railroad Accidents
We have decades of experience and the working relationships to show how vehicle accidents happen and who is responsible. Some of these causes include the following:
- Distracted Driving
- Drunk Driving
- Reckless Driving
- Defective car parts, truck parts, or motorcycle parts
- Many other causes, including speeding, driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions, tailgating, failing to yield, and many other causes.
Non-vehicle accidents
Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers represents individuals and families in a wide array of personal injury lawsuits (in addition to vehicle accidents). We can help you with claims involving:
- Product liability. Any company that puts a product into the stream of commerce may be strictly liable if the product is defective and the defect causes injuries. This includes manufacturers, distributors, and sellers. Defects include poor design, improper manufacture, inaccurate or confusing instructions, and the failure to warn about known dangers.
- Premises liability.Business owners and residential owners have a duty to keep their property safe for people who use or walk through their premises. Anyone who is injured on the property of another due to slip and falls on spills on the floor or icy sidewalks, dog bites, falling merchandise, poor lighting, torn carpets, rickety stairways, negligent security, or other reasons may have the right to file a claim against the property owner for any injuries they suffer.
- Medical malpractice. When health care professionals make serious medical mistakes, the results can be deadly or cause severe injuries for the patient. Whether you’ve been affected by a misdiagnosis, surgical error, or medication mistakes, or if your child sustained a birth injury, let our firm protect your rights and your future.
- Nursing home abuse. Leaving loved ones in care of a nursing home facility is supposed to bring relief to the patient and the family. Yet, when residents are neglected and abused, your family member could be in serious danger. Let us protect the rights of your loved one who has suffered physical, emotional, or sexual nursing home abuse.
- Tourism-related liability. Accidents can occur when visitors are injured or killed while in a train, cab, rental vehicle, bus, shuttle, or boat. Some tourists are hurt when they pass through a hotel or motel. Accidents can occur at museums, entertainment halls, and restaurants. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers understand how to hold tourist-related businesses accountable when tourists are injured through no fault of their own.
- Workers’ compensation. Obtaining workers’ compensation benefits can be challenging, especially if your employer’s insurance carrier disputes your claim. This can lead to losing income or even your job if you are unable to work due to an injury. We fight for your right to workers’ compensation benefits(medical benefits, temporary disability, permanent disability, vocational rights, and death benefits).
- Police brutality. While many officers follow proper procedures, some cases involve unlawful use of force or violations of constitutional rights, such as during arrest or detention. For some, the consequences are deadly.
Can you help with motor vehicle accidents in Chicago?
Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers represents individuals and families whose lives have been irreparably changed after a car, truck, or motorcycle accident. Contact us today for help if you were injured in a wreck involving accidents with:
We also represent clients in cases involving fatal accidents, as well as those injured in collisions caused by defective car parts, truck parts, or motorcycle parts.
What types of injuries do you handle?
Accidents cause all types of injuries. Some injuries are catastrophic (life-changing). Other injuries are permanent or chronic. Still, other injuries can heal, but only with weeks, months, or years of medical care. Some of the more serious types of injuries our Chicago personal injury lawyers handle are:
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- Spinal cord injuries.Injuries to the spine can cause paralysis in the lower parts of the anatomy or in all four limbs, nerve damage, loss of bodily function such as bladder control, and long-lasting pain. Spinal cord injuries can be caused by many types of accidents, including vehicle accidents, slips and falls, and sports or recreational activities.
- Brain injuries.Traumatic brain injuries can cause the brain to bleed, bruise, or swell. Brain injuries can result in death. Survivors often lose some cognitive function and suffer from headaches, confusion, and depression. Brain injuries can be caused by a car or truck accident, a gunshot, an accident at work, an explosion, and more. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers work with doctors to analyze the physical cause of the accident and the patient’s long-term diagnosis.
- Burn injuries.Burn injuries can range from minor burns to second and third-degree burns. Burns can be classified as thermal, electrical, chemical, or due to radiation. For many patients, multiple surgeries and skin grafts are required. Victims often are left with unsightly scars. The causes of burn injuries include fire, automobile crashes, explosions, defective products, and other types of accidents.
- Traumatic amputation.If you are in a severe enough accident that the trauma to the limb is too great for it to be saved, this is known as a traumatic amputation. It will change your life forever, as you will have to adapt to living without that limb, and the complications that come from losing a limb, such as chronic and phantom pains. People may see you differently, and you will have to maneuver through your life in new and complicated ways. The right prosthetic can cost thousands of dollars or more.
- Birth injuries. We file claims against gynecologists, obstetricians, midwives, hospitals, and other responsible medical providers when their negligence causes cerebral palsy, HIE, Erb’s palsy, brachial plexus injuries, or other types of birth injuries.
- Medical malpractice injuries. These injuries include the inability to treat what should have been treatable diseases or injuries. Medical malpractice also includes injuries due to surgical mistakes, medication mistakes, improper or delayed diagnosis, and many other types of medical injuries.
- Other injuries. Some of the many other injuries we handle include:
- Broken bones/fractures
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Back Injuries
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries
- Road rash
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Nerve and muscle damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
Wrongful death claims
Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers also files wrongful death claims when a loved one dies due to the negligence or fault of others. It is painfully tragic when your loved one dies unexpectedly due to the negligence of another person. Not only must you deal with your shock and grief, but also the costs of the funeral, your future, and possibly your children’s future. Our lawyers will talk with you, allow you to express your fears and worries in a safe environment. We will then ensure that you are compensated for your financial losses, personal losses, and grief.
How much time do I have to file my personal injury claim?
Generally, you must file your claim within two years from the date of the accident, malpractice, or abuse. Shorter time limits may apply. Please contact us as soon as possible to help protect your claim and so we can prepare the strongest case possible.
Do you have a Chicago personal injury lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet clients at our Chicago office located at 77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1215, right in The Loop neighborhood in downtown Chicago. There are two bus stops right near us if transportation is an issue. We also discuss cases by phone and through online video. If your health makes travel difficult or impossible, we can make alternate arrangements to see you.
Contact our accomplished Chicago personal injury lawyers now
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we have more than 20 years of experience fighting for personal injury victims. We fight for you with the insurance companies and lawyers so you can focus on your health and family. Call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
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