When another person or business in Oak Park causes you harm through careless conduct, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim for compensation.
Call Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC at (312) 701-0090 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
Why Choose Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC?
- Clients receive direct attorney involvement, honest case guidance, and clear communication throughout the claim.
- The firm prepares every claim with attention to evidence, damages, insurance issues, and the full impact of the injury.
- Clients pay no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered through a settlement or verdict.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC represents injured people in many types of claims, including:
- Traffic Collisions, such as truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, rideshare, and car accidents.
- Slip and fall accidents and other premises liability claims.
- Dog bites and animal attacks.
- Construction accidents and work-related third-party claims.
- Medical malpractice and nursing home neglect.
- Defective product claims.
- Catastrophic injury (traumatic brain injuries, etc…)and wrongful death cases.
A personal injury claim can seek compensation for the financial and personal harm caused by the accident. This may include current and future medical care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, property damage, out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and more.
In fatal accident cases, surviving family members may have the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. No attorney can promise a specific outcome, but after a fair case evaluation they can give you an estimate of your case’s value.
Illinois Laws That Apply to Personal Injury Claims
Deadline for Claims
Illinois law gives injured people a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit. Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, actions for personal injuries “shall be commenced within 2 years next after the cause of action accrued.” Missing this deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation.
Comparative Fault
Illinois follows modified comparative negligence under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116. The law bars recovery if the injured person’s fault is “more than 50%” of the cause of the injury. If the injured person is 50% or less at fault, compensation is reduced by that percentage.
Premises Liability
For unsafe property cases, the Illinois Premises Liability Act, 740 ILCS 130/2, requires property owners to use “reasonable care under the circumstances regarding the state of the premises.” This law may apply when a dangerous condition causes a fall or other injury.
Why Hiring a Lawyer Is in Your Best Interests
Insurance companies often move quickly after an accident. They may request statements, question your medical treatment, dispute fault, or offer a settlement before the full extent of your injury becomes clear. An Oak Park personal injury lawyer can handle all communication with the insurers, as well as investigate the accident, preserve evidence, and identify all responsible parties. An attorney also helps protect the claim from deadlines, paperwork mistakes, and settlement pressure.
Contact an Oak Park Personal Injury Lawyer
Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC helps injured people pursue compensation after serious accidents in Oak Park and throughout the Chicago area.
Call (312) 701-0090 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.