Auto Accident on McAree Rd. and Glen Flora Ave. in Waukegan, IL

There was an auto accident in Waukegan, IL, on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017. The accident occurred on McAree Rd., South of Glen Flora Ave.
Auto Accident McAree Rd

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Auto Accident on Rollins Rd. and Lotus Dr. in Round Lake Beach, IL

There was an auto accident in Round Lake Beach, IL, on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017. The accident occurred on Rollins Rd. at Lotus Dr.
Auto Accident on Rollins Rd

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Auto Accident on U.S. Hwy. 41 and E. Old Elm Rd. in Lake Forest, IL

There was an auto accident in Lake Forest, IL, on Thursday, February 9th, 2017. The accident occurred on U.S. Hwy. 41 on the E. Old Elm Rd. exit ramp.
Auto Accident on Lake Forest

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Auto Accident on U.S. Hwy. 41 and Clavey Rd. in Highland Park, IL

 There was an auto accident in Highland Park, IL, on Thursday, February 9th, 2017. The accident occurred on U.S. Hwy. 41 Southbound, South of Clavey Rd.
Auto Accident on U.S. Hwy. 41

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Auto Accident on IL Rte. 59 and Roberts Rd. in Tower Lakes, IL

There was an auto accident in Tower Lakes, IL on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. The accident occurred at IL Rte. 59, South of Roberts Rd.
Auto Accident in Tower Lakes,IL

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Auto Accident on IL Rte. 120 and Hainesville Rd. in Hainesville, IL

There was an auto accident in Hainesville, IL, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. The accident occurred at IL Rte. 120 Eastbound at Hainesville Rd.

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Auto Accident on Arlington Heights Rd. and Higgins Rd. in Elk Grove Village, IL

There was an auto accident in Elk Grove Village, IL on Tuesday, February 1st, 2017. The accident occurred at Arlington Heights Rd. and Higgins Rd. at 12:07 p.m. Firefighters removed the door of the driver-side to extricate one person. Two people were taken to Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. One person was transported to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. The cause of the accident is not yet known.

Auto Accident on Arlington Heights Rd

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Auto Accident on Old Schaumburg Rd. and Meacham Rd. in Schaumburg, IL

There was an auto accident in Schaumburg, IL on Tuesday, February 1st, 2017. The accident occurred at the intersection of Old Schaumburg Rd. and Meacham Rd. A vehicle was making a right turn on Old Schaumburg Rd. and slid into a school bus due to icy road conditions. Another vehicle slammed into the bus about five minutes later while making the same right turn. Police were already on the scene during that time. A school bus driver and one elementary school student had minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. The drivers of the other two vehicles were not injured and they didn’t have passengers with them.

Auto Accident on Old Schaumburg Rd

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Factors That Influence the Value of Your Auto Accident Claim

If you have been injured in an accident due to other driver’s negligence, it is natural that you may want to know how much you can expect to receive in compensation. A whole host of factors affect the dollar value of your auto accident claim. Every case is unique, but there are several common factors that can either decrease or increase the amount of compensation you may get in a court-based lawsuit or insurance settlement after the personal injury.

Let’s take a look at the factors in an auto accident claim that are particularly important:

The Evidence of Negligence

In order to build a strong case against the defendant, you need to have solid evidence indicating that they were negligent at the time of accident. Some important pieces of evidence to support your claim include traffic camera footage, witnesses to the accident, and the police report stating that the accident was a result of the defendant’s careless actions.

The Type of Medical Treatment

The recommended medical treatment for the injury has a significant impact on the settlement claim. Immediately after the accident, you should seek treatment and get a medical record of your injuries. If the doctor prescribes certain rehabilitation benefits, including workplace modifications, vocational counseling, social rehabilitation counseling, and home modifications, the value of your auto accident will increase. On the other hand, your claim will be valued less if the medical costs are only for diagnosis rather than any treatment.

In addition, if a medical professional at a hospital or clinic provides treatment, your claim will have a higher value, in contrast to when it is given by a non-M.D. provider in a private medical institution.

The Severity of your Injuries

One of the largest factors determining the value of your personal injury claim is the severity of your injuries. As a rule of thumb, the more severe injuries you sustain, the higher will be the value of your claim. Injuries that lead to permanent or long-term disabilities have the highest amount of compensation. If you have sustained hard injuries, such as nerve damage or broken bones, the value of your claim will be relatively higher than in the case of strains, sprains, and other soft tissue injuries.

Consistency of your After-accident Lifestyle with the Injury Claims

To establish whether you have exaggerated the severity of your injuries, the defense will most likely hire an investigator to ensure that the damages from the injuries reflect on your lifestyle. For example, if you claim to have pain in any or both of your hands, you shouldn’t be able to lift heavy things or perform strenuous tasks.

Comparative Negligence

The value of your claim will decrease if you were partly responsible for the accident. In this case, comparative negligence will be calculated, and subtracted from the amount of compensation you are entitled to receive.

Personal Injury Attorney

The best way to ensure maximum compensation for the damages in an auto accident claim is to enlist the services of an experienced and reliable attorney as soon as possible. Contact the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. at (847) 395-2200 or online today to schedule your initial consultation.

Three Injured in Rollover Crash in Naperville, IL

There was an auto accident that occurred on January 3, 2017, in Naperville, Illinois. The accident occurred on Ogden Ave. at Aurora Ave. just after 4:00 a.m. An Aurora ambulance collided with a black Toyota Camry. Two Aurora paramedics were extricated from the ambulance and the driver of the car, a 52-year-old woman from Naperville, was extricated also. They were all transported to Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. The injuries appear to be non-life threatening. No patients were in the ambulance during the time of the accident.
Rollover Crash in Naperville, IL

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