When you suffer a dog bite, slip and fall accident, broken limb or other devastating bodily damage through no fault of your own, you have the right to hold the accountable party fully responsible for your pain and suffering. That person may also have the legal obligation of paying your medical bills stemming from the mishap and also paying you punitive damages for your emotional and mental suffering.
However, the responsible party may have no inclination to pay you anything or even let you make a claim against their insurance policy. Instead of covering these costs yourself, you can hire one of the Chicago personal injury lawyers to take your case and file legal action on your behalf.
Filing a Lawsuit
When the accountable party resists any efforts from you to collect on damages, they may only respond to legal action taken against them. Your attorney can file a lawsuit that puts this party on notice of your intent to sue in court to collect damages rightfully owed to you.
The responsible party may then agree to settle out of court or provide you with insurance information you need to file a claim. However, your attorney can also pursue the lawsuit to its finish to get a court judgment for you, if necessary.
You can find out more about retaining one of the Chicago personal injury lawyers for your case online. Contact the Shea Law Group today.
