If you have been injured in an automobile accident, you may be entitled to money for your injuries. To be entitled to compensation, you must be able to establish both liability and damages.
Liability means fault.
A valid claim requires that the other driver involved in the collision is at fault for causing the accident and the resulting damages. Partial fault for an automobile collision or automobile-pedestrian accident is compensable in Illinois. Photographs, statements of witnesses and collection of evidence is often critical in establishing these percentages, whether they be between various responsible drivers or between the responsible driver and you, the injured party Assuming that the driver of another vehicle is responsible for your injuries, you are entitled to compensation for the damages that you suffer. These damages include pain and suffering, loss of normal enjoyment of life, disfigurement, medical expenses and wage loss. Injuries may be caused to areas of the body never injured before or may be an aggravation to a pre-existing condition.