Aurora Car Accident Lawyer

Personal Injury Attorney Representing Car Accident Victims in Aurora, IL

Car accidents can come with the risk of serious injury, or even death. You may be overwhelmed trying to figure out what to do in the aftermath of an auto wreck, especially if you are still recuperating from your injuries at a hospital. A personal injury lawyer can take initiative on your behalf, pursuing compensation that addresses all your damages, economic or otherwise. The skilled personal injury attorney at Flaherty Law, LLC can represent your best interests against insurance companies who will look for any opportunity to deny payment. Guided by his in-depth knowledge of the law, Attorney Daniel Flaherty has fought and won for clients across numerous cases.

Notable Case Result: $55,000 for a man who suffered damage to the neck and back after a car crash. The injuries were eventually treated in physical therapy. Read more.

Causes of Car Accidents

Accounting for the behavior of other drivers is difficult at the best of times. If you have been struck in a car accident, figuring out the cause can be critical in determining liability. Some of these causes include:

• Excessive speeding, which can lead to a rear-end accident if the other driver cannot reduce his or her speed in time.
• Texting while driving, a massive distraction that can lead to a collision.
• Faulty auto parts as a result of manufacturer error.
• Driving under the influence.

In any case, Attorney Daniel Flaherty is prepared to investigate the accident for evidence that would prove fault, building a comprehensive argument for your compensation. This includes visiting the scene of the crash for physical evidence, gathering witness testimony, and securing any available photos or videos from the scene to reconstruct the crash for analysis. Flaherty Law, LLC recognizes that securing compensation for your damages is often a time-sensitive matter, so we will act quickly to start negotiating for a settlement.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

In an ideal world, car accidents are handled in an orderly manner with the exchange of insurance information and a timely resolution that addresses your damages. Unfortunately, not every case is so simple. In hit-and-run accidents, the other driver might speed off without warning, leaving you at a loss of how to respond.

There are still avenues to collect damages in a hit-and-run accident. If you can commit the details to memory or take a picture, identifiers like plates, color, and make and model can help police track down the driver and hold him or her accountable. Assuming the other driver has a valid insurance policy, you can make a claim through the other driver's insurance company as you would in any other accident.

But what happens if the other driver cannot be found, or his or her insurance policy does not cover your damages? In these instances, you can file an uninsured motorist claim through your own insurance company. A personal injury attorney can argue on your behalf in negotiations, fighting for compensation that completely addresses your damages. Insurers will often look for loopholes that allow them to escape a full payout; the attorney at Flaherty Law, LLC will not back down in front of these companies, refusing to accept a cheap settlement.

Meet with a Aurora, IL Car Accident Lawyer Today

It is difficult to prepare for a car accident, but when you work with a skilled car accident attorney in Aurora, you can set yourself up for a smooth recovery. Attorney Daniel Flaherty has over 15 years of experience representing both defendants and plaintiffs, giving him a unique perspective of personal injury law that he uses to help clients at every turn. To schedule a free consultation, call Flaherty Law, LLC at 815-577-7500 today.