Libertyville Personal Injury Attorneys

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Advocating for Clients in Libertyville, IL

The attorneys at Newland & Newland, LLP are skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in the field of personal injury. We have a long history of securing settlements for clients in Libertyville to ensure that they can comfortably ease back into their daily lives after an injury. We can address many types of accidents and injuries, including car accidents, dog bites, assaults, defective products, food poisoning, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, and much more.

Car Accidents

Car accidents happen every day, but securing compensation for your injuries requires specific steps that our attorneys can assist with. Getting a copy of the police crash report is integral to building your case, as it will determine fault, or liability, for the accident. Furthermore, you should seek medical attention for any injuries, even if you just feel a dull pain or discomfort. An examination at an emergency room, urgent care center, or doctor's office can give you a comprehensive insight into the harm you have suffered, strengthening your case for a fair settlement.

In the aftermath of a car accident, the other driver's insurance company may reach out to you with an offer to compensate you. We highly recommend that you enter these negotiations with an attorney present.Having a legal professional in your corner can give you leverage in discussing a settlement, ensuring that your rights are protected.

Bus Accidents

Private and public transit systems have an obligation to protect their passengers. If you have been injured in a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) or Pace bus accident, a personal injury lawyer can act on your behalf to hold the driver, bus manufacturer, or the CTA itself accountable for your damages. Determining liability can be complex, but when you work with Newland & Newland, LLP, you can rest assured that we will represent your best interests against these companies looking to shirk responsibility.

Dog and Other Animal Bites

There are three criteria that must be met for you to make an animal attack claim:

• An injury must have occurred due to a bite or attack by a dog.
• The injured person must not have provoked the dog, and they must have been legally allowed to be in the location where the attack occurred.
• The animal must have had an owner or custodian who was responsible for controlling the dog and preventing it from harming others.

"Provoking" a dog can mean abusing or threatening the dog, its offspring, its owner, or others. In general, Illinois law does not allow a dog bite victim to recover compensation if they were not lawfully in a place at the time of the attack. For example, a person who was attacked by a dog while trespassing on private property typically will not be eligible to recover compensation for their injuries.

There is a two-year statute of limitations in place for dog attacks, so it is important to take legal action to recover compensation within this time limit. If the victim of the attack was a minor, the statute of limitations is effective two years from the date he or she turns 18.

Speak With Our Libertyville, Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers Today

If you have been injured in a dog bite, motor vehicle accident, or other situation, you deserve to be compensated for the harm you have suffered, and this can ensure that your medical expenses, other financial losses, and personal issues that have affected your quality of life will be addressed correctly. The decision to take legal action puts the responsibility for your injuries on the liable parties, and you can make sure you will have the resources you need to move forward with your life.

The attorneys at Newland & Newland, LLP have over 60 years of combined legal experience across all facets of personal injury law. If you have any questions, contact us online or call our Libertyville office at 847-549-0000 for a free consultation.