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Lawyer Helping Injury Victims Gather Evidence and Pursue Financial Compensation in Naperville, Plainfield, and Joliet If you have suffered a personal …

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What Is the Process of a Personal Injury Case?

Attorney Representing Injured Victims in Joliet, Naperville, and Plainfield In the aftermath of a personal injury, a person will often be …

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Essential Elements in a Successful Slip and Fall Case

Slipping and falling can lead to severe injuries that may have a significant impact on your life. Traumatic brain injuries, internal …

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Injured by a Drunk Driver: Exploring Your Options

Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous things a person can do. Unfortunately, drunk driving …

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I Was Hit by a Car While Riding My Bike and Suffered a Serious Injury. What Should I Do?

Traveling by automobile is an essential form of travel woven into our society’s very fabric. However, with gas prices soaring …

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Pursuing Compensation for An Injury Suffered During An Uber or Lyft Ride In Illinois

Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft are becoming increasingly prevalent in modern-day society. According to the Pew Research Center, …

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Can a Pedestrian Hit By a Car Sue the Driver?

Researchers and public health experts are stymied and alarmed by the growing trend of pedestrian injuries and deaths due to traffic accidents. …

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Can I Sue a Movie Theater if I Was Injured on the Premises?

When you go to see the latest blockbuster hit at your local movie theater, you can hardly anticipate having a serious …

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My Friend Was Driving and Crashed the Car. Can I Sue Him?

Devastating car accidents that cause serious injuries are events most people believe will never happen to them. Yet the most serious car …

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Common Motorcycle Driving Errors Can Cause Serious Injury and Death

As Illinois summer moves into its hottest month, many motorcyclists will be on the road and trying to keep cool. …

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We know that you have important questions when you’re looking for an attorney. We’re always here to answer questions. There’s no cost or obligation to talk to our legal team. Learn more about your case and our legal services. Please contact us!
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How do I know if I have a case?

The most basic grounds for a case are that you’re hurt and it’s someone else’s fault, legally. There are multiple legal standards that may apply.

Most cases are accidents. The party responsible doesn’t necessarily have to have hurt you on purpose. Simple negligence, which is just an unreasonable absence of care, can be enough for the victim to have the right to compensation. In other words, you might have a case, even if it was an accident.

Ask us for your personal consultation. We can learn about what happened in your case and explain how the law may apply.

How will the value of my case be determined?

The purpose of a personal injury case is to compensate you fairly for the losses that you have suffered. That includes financial losses, plus the physical and emotional suffering that goes along with injuries. The question to answer is – What has the personal injury cost you, financially and personally?

There are other factors that may impact the value of a case. Comparative negligence may apply, for example. Punitive damages may be awarded, subject to statutory limitations and requirements for pretrial motion and hearing to amend the complaint. The legal strength of the case may also impact its value.

At your consultation, we look at your specific case and explain how the value of your case may be determined.

Will I have to go to court for my personal injury case?

Most Personal Injury cases don’t go to court, but we’re always ready just in case. In fact, aggressively preparing your case can be exactly what’s needed to reach a fair settlement. We’re always ready to pursue your interests as long as necessary for you to get justice.

It’s normal to be nervous about court. Many people ask us if their case will go to court, hoping that the answer is no. Rest assured that you’re hiring us to represent you. We’ll speak for you to the court. If it’s your turn to testify, we’ll make sure that you’re fully prepared and that you know what to expect.

As your legal representative, Michael L. Lichner works to understand your goals for litigation. He’ll discuss the pros and cons of going to court and help you make the right decisions for your case.

What types of damages can I recover in a personal injury lawsuit?

In a personal injury lawsuit, you can recover damages for the losses you have – financially and personally. You’ll have direct financial losses which may include medical bills, physical therapy, lost wages, and damaged property. You can put in a claim for these expenses.

In addition, when you have a personal injury, you suffer in a lot of ways that can’t be measured directly. For example, you will have physical pain. Injuries may cause mental injury and emotional anguish. Your lifestyle may change. These are real losses, too.

How can I have attorney Michael J. Lichner represent me?

If you’re interested in hiring Michael J. Lichner, contact us. Call or message us, and we’ll take it from there. We offer free consultations and no fee unless we win.

We’ll start with a consultation, answer your questions, and explain how representation works. When you pick us as your representation we’ll get right to work!

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