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Personal injury cases include vehicle accidents, defective products, slip and falls and sexual abuse, just to name a few. If you have been injured – or your property has been harmed – because of someone else’s negligence, you may have a personal injury case. Personal injury lawsuits ask for monetary compensation for medical bills, loss of past and future income, pain and suffering, etc.

Personal injury lawsuits in Sangamon County are filed at the main county courthouse, located at 200 S. 9th St. in Springfield. Cases are filed with the Civil Division and are divided within the Civil Division depending on the stated value of the case. For example, lawsuits for less than $10,000 are Small Claims cases; those for more than $10,000 but less than $50,000 are Law Magistrate cases; and those greater than $50,000 are Law cases.

When looking for a Sangamon County injury attorney, we generally recommend focusing on experience. Find an attorney who focuses their practice on injury cases, rather than someone who does mostly divorce and handles an occasional injury case. If possible, find an attorney who has experience in the specific type of injury you have, or if you are suing a school district or town, find an attorney who has experience going up against the government.

Also, where the attorney practices is often important. Hiring an attorney who appears often in the Civil Division of the Sangamon County courthouse can give you an advantage. A local attorney should be familiar with the different judges, as well as the other attorneys who appear there. There are times, however, when we will recommend an out-of-town attorney. For example, if you have a complex or unique case, you need to look elsewhere in order to find an attorney with that type of experience.

Almost all personal injury attorneys in Sangamon County, and elsewhere, charge on a contingency fee basis. This means that you only pay attorney fees if you win. The percentage of what you pay may vary slightly, but generally it’s 1/3 of what you recover. There usually is no cost upfront, and if you lose, you pay nothing. And there shouldn’t be a cost for an initial consultation.

If you are searching for a Sangamon County personal injury attorney, we can help. We know experienced and successful attorneys in almost every type of injury case.

Give us a call and talk to one of our attorneys. First, we’ll listen. No two cases are alike, and we are serious about understanding your situation before making a recommendation. Second, if you need a referral, we’ll give you the name of an attorney we know and trust. If we don’t think you have a case, we’ll be honest about that. Many attorneys will turn down your case without telling you why. We don’t think that helps anyone.

If you have any questions, please contact us. All calls and emails are completely free and confidential.