South Elgin Personal Injury Lawyers

Attorneys for Victims of Auto Accidents, Premises Liability, and Wrongful Death in Kane County

Illinois law allows an injured person to take legal action to collect compensation from another party whose negligence caused their injuries. Some key factors that will need to be addressed in personal cases will be related to determining liability, evaluating the nature and extent of a victim's injuries, and calculating compensation for damages.

The legal team at Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. is composed of seasoned professionals who defend the rights of injury victims. We will investigate cases to establish liability, create a strategy to help determine the best options for obtaining compensation, and litigate on behalf of clients to pursue the maximum financial recovery for the hardship that has been inflicted. We offer free consultations, and there is no charge to you unless we recover compensation for you. Our attorneys have decades of experience helping people who have suffered injuries, and that experience can help injury victims achieve the results they deserve.

Car Accidents in Illinois

Far too many drivers on Illinois roadways demonstrate reckless and negligent behavior that can lead to car accidents and serious injuries. Despite the heightened public awareness of the dangers of distracted driving based on the use of mobile devices or other activities behind the wheel, many people continue to act unsafely, putting others at risk of serious harm in collisions. People may also suffer injuries when fellow drivers operate vehicles while intoxicated, commit traffic violations, or engage in other forms of negligence.

DUI accidents tend to be serious, and they often result in catastrophic injuries or even death. Illinois law requires drivers to have liability insurance, and insurance companies will be responsible for compensating accident victims. Unfortunately, these companies will often do everything they can to limit their liability costs. Our attorneys work to hold insurers accountable and pursue rightful compensation for our clients through verdicts and settlements.

Truck Accidents

Due to the size and weight of 18-wheelers and other large trucks, collisions between these vehicles and passenger cars can have devastating results. Commercial trucking companies and their drivers are regulated by federal and state laws. The requirements for commercial trucks include:

• A driver must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL), and they must meet stringent training and testing requirements.
• Truck drivers are subject to clearly defined limits on the number of hours that they can operate per day and per week.
• Driving logs must be accurately maintained.
• Maintenance and safety inspections must be performed at regular intervals.

If a truck driver fails to meet these standards and is involved in a truck accident, the driver, the driver's insurance company, and/or the driver's employer may be held responsible for the injuries suffered by victims. Other parties could also share liability, such as cargo loaders, maintenance providers, or parts manufacturers.

Motorcycle Accidents in Kane County

Motorcyclists are more susceptible to serious injuries than automobile drivers. They may suffer severe injuries during a collision, even if they were traveling at lower speeds. When a driver's negligent actions cause significant injuries in a motorcycle accident, he or she may be held liable. Damages can include compensation for medical bills and lost wages. A motorcyclist may also receive compensation for pain, mental distress, and loss of a normal life.

Wrongful Death

When the action (or inaction) of a party results in a fatality, the family of the deceased person may pursue a wrongful death case against the negligent party. Auto accidents, fatal injuries caused by hazardous property conditions, and similar unfortunate incidents may serve as the basis for wrongful death claims. At Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., we aggressively pursue these cases on behalf of grieving families, working to ensure that they can move forward after suffering tragic losses.

Premises Liability

Those who own or possess property may be held liable for injuries that occur on their land due to dangerous conditions that they knew (or should have known) existed. Examples of cases involving premises liability may include slip and fall accidents in which visitors to a retail store or restaurant were not warned about slippery floors or injuries that occur when a property owner's dog attacks someone. Our attorneys can provide representation for injury victims to help them hold negligent property owners responsible for the harm they have suffered.

Contact Our South Elgin, IL Personal Injury Attorneys

At Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., our attorneys serve as legal advocates for personal injury victims. We offer free consultations to injury victims, and our clients do not pay up-front fees. We will only collect payment when we secure financial compensation. Put our multiple decades of experience to work for you. Contact our Kane County personal injury lawyers today at 847-695-2400 for a consultation.