What Are the Five Most Common Types of Illinois Personal Injury Cases?
Did you know that if you slip on a water puddle in a grocery store and sustain an injury as a result, you could probably file a civil lawsuit?
Personal injury law in Illinois encompasses a wide range of areas and injuries—so wide, in fact, that victims who have every right to file a personal injury claim and claim monetary compensation sometimes don’t even know it.
If you live in Illinois and want to protect your legal interests, let our experienced personal injury attorneys at Johnston Law Office walk you through the five most common personal injury cases in the state.
1. Car Accidents
As of September 2024, Illinois saw a little over 700 car crash fatalities within state borders for the year. Whether caused by distracted driving, speeding, or impaired driving, car accidents can inflict severe injuries, including whiplash, broken bones, and traumatic brain injuries.
You probably know that if another driver’s negligence causes your vehicle to collide with theirs, you can seek compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. But did you know that if a car accident injures you as a pedestrian bystander, or if your Uber or Lyft driver gets into a collision, you can file an insurance claim to collect compensation?
2. Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents account for 87% of all fractures among seniors over the age of 65 nationwide—so although they may sound silly or trivial, Illinois courts take them seriously. These accidents often occur in public places like supermarkets, restaurants, or workplaces, where visitors encounter wet floors, uneven surfaces, or inadequate lighting.
Sometimes, a property owner knows about a hazard but fails to fix it, remains ignorant of an issue they should have known about, or even creates a hazard in the first place through irresponsible management. If a property owner’s negligence causes you to slip, fall, and suffer an injury, you may be entitled to compensation.
3. Medical Malpractice Cases
Illinois falls in the top 10 states in terms of money spent on medical malpractice cases, which occur when a healthcare professional fails to provide the appropriate standard of care and thereby causes injury or death. These failures include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or improper treatment.
4. Workplace Injuries
Personal injury firms like Johnston Law Offices P.C. often see cases related to workplace injuries, which can take the form of intentional harm by another person, transportation accidents, or roadway incidents. We have seen fractures, burns, or repetitive stress injuries result from workplace injuries, and though Illinois workers’ compensation law takes care of part of the cost, we have helped clients file civil claims whenever possible to fully cover their losses.
5. Product Liability Cases
When a defective or dangerous product causes our clients injury or harm, we help them file a product liability case. Anything from faulty appliances to unsafe medications to even food, hair relaxers, and soap can hurt unsuspecting consumers if they contain toxic chemicals or malfunctioning parts.
Protecting Your Rights and Interests with the Personal Injury Attorneys at Johnston Law Offices P.C.
Whether you suffered from a car accident, slip and fall, or workplace injury, our personal injury attorneys at Johnston Law Offices P.C. can help you recover the monetary compensation you deserve.
Give our office a call at (618) 655-1234 or fill out our online form for a free consultation. We serve clients all over Edwardsville, Belleville, Glen Carbon, Madison County, St. Clair County, the Metro east area, and the surrounding areas. Give us a call today, and let us help you.