Bethalto, Illinois Personal Injury & Auto Accident Attorney

Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Clients in Bethalto

Personal injuries can happen almost anywhere and they are rarely planned for. Given that Bethalto is a relatively small community of about 10,000 residents, according to the city’s website, accidents can be difficult and demoralizing for the community. Whether you get hurt on the job in Bethalto, Illinois or sustain serious injuries in a car accident, a severe injury can prevent you from working and can require months, years, or even a lifetime of medical care. How common are accidents and injuries in Illinois? According to a fact sheet from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), last year Illinois recorded about 3.2 injuries per every 100 workers. The most dangerous jobs listed by the BLS include farming and agriculture (about 6.2 injuries per every 100 workers), transportation-related jobs (4.9 injuries per 100 workers), manufacturing (3.7 injuries per 100 workers), and residential building construction (3.5 injuries per 100 workers).

These statistics refer only to personal injuries that occurred at work and do not account for the 998 deaths that occurred in Illinois car accidents in 2015, based on data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), or other areas in which Illinois residents sustained serious and fatal injuries. Personal injuries occur more often than you might think, and if another party is liable for your injuries, it’s important to seek help from an experienced Bethalto, IL personal injury attorney.

What is Personal Injury Law?

How can you know whether you have a personal injury claim? It’s important to understand what personal injury law is. This is a relatively large area of the law that encompasses many factual situations. Briefly, personal injury law encompasses injuries caused by someone else’s negligent or careless actions. For example, someone that rear ends another vehicle in Bethalto is typically considered negligent or careless. Personal injury law allows injured plaintiffs to file a claim against the person that injured them.

The dedicated personal injury attorneys at Page Law have decades of experience handling personal injury lawsuits, and we will talk with you about the specific facts of your injury claim for free.

File Your Claim As Soon As Possible

Discuss your injury case with a Bethalto personal injury attorney right away to ensure to ensure the claim gets filed within the time allowed by the statute of limitation. Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the statute of limitation—or the time the law allows you to file your claim—is two years. This means you have two years from the date of the incident causing your injury to file a lawsuit. There are exceptions to the two year statute so it’s crucial to discuss your case immediately with an experienced injury attorney.

What Kinds of Personal Injury Lawsuits Do We Handle in Bethalto, IL?

At Page Law we regularly assist Illinois residents with a wide variety of personal injury claims, including but not limited to:

• Trucking collisions, bus Accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and motorcycle crashes;
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents;
• Boating accidents;
• Dog bites;
• Premises liability lawsuits, including slip and fall accidents;
• Product liability lawsuits, ranging from defective automobile parts to dangerous prescription drugs;
• Nursing home abuse and neglect; and
• Medical malpractice, or medical negligence.

If you do not see your type of personal injury claim listed here, it’s likely we can still help you with your injury case, as the list above is not exhaustive. Our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience with personal injury lawsuits and will explore the details of your case and go over all your options. We help people injured in Illinois hold negligent parties accountable.

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in Bethalto, Illinois

Getting hurt in a serious car crash or another accident can prevent you from working, which often means you can’t pay your medical bills and can’t provide for your family. If another party’s negligence or recklessness resulted in your injuries, it’s crucial to take the steps to protect yourself by holding the party responsible for the damages they caused you.

At Page Law our Illinois injury lawyers are dedicated to assisting people injured in Illinois. As experienced Bethalto personal injury attorneys, we will assess the specific facts of your case and provide personalized representation through every step of the process. Contact us today to learn more about the services we offer.