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Who is the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Illinois?
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Everyone with an injury would like to be represented by the "best personal injury lawyer". In reality, though, there really is no such thing as the best lawyer, but certain lawyers who would be a great fit for you. It all depends on your type of injury, the size of damages you are seeking, and several other factors including who the defendant is. Just because one lawyer was the right fit for one case doesn’t mean that they give you the best chance of success in your case.
Lots of attorneys have won large cases and received amazing verdicts for their clients, but an attorney who regularly gets awards of $1 million or higher for his clients probably is not the best lawyer for you, if your case is really only worth $75,000. To a lawyer like this, your case would not really be worth his time, and he likely wouldn’t put the required time and effort into it. While such a big-shot lawyer may initially seem like one you’d want working for you, if your case is not worth very much, he probably isn’t the best choice for you. Plenty of other accident attorneys would fight hard for you and make your case a priority.
On the other hand, if you have a catastrophic injury, you probably would not want a lawyer who typically deals with smaller injuries and who has only received one or two judgments or settlements of $1 million or more. You certainly could choose such a lawyer to represent you, but a law firm with a stronger track record is more likely to get a maximum recovery for you. This is especially true if the defendant is a business like a large trucking company. Their insurance company will surely hire defense attorneys that have tremendous experience in fighting catastrophic injuries. Picking the correct attorney levels the playing field.
Personal injury cases run the gamut from run-of-the-mill car accidents to extremely unusual injuries. If you have a relatively unique case, like a snowmobile or lawnmower injury, you are best served with a lawyer who has demonstrated success with that type of case. On the flip side, of course, if you were in a typical car accident, you’d probably be much better off with a personal injury lawyer who has handled hundreds of car accident injury cases in the past.
The reason people come to us is essentially to help them figure out who is best for them and their particular situation. There is no single best lawyer, nor are there just a handful of lawyers who are better than everyone else. Many different attorneys focus their practices on different areas of the law, and we try to match your specific circumstances to the best attorney for you.
If you have any questions about Illinois personal injury laws or would like a referral to an Illinois personal injury attorney please do not hesitate to contact us. All calls and e-mails are 100% confidential.
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