Pekin Catastrophic Injury Attorneys: Your Advocates In Challenging Times
When a serious injury derails your life, the repercussions can be lasting and profound. Life as you knew it vanished in the blink of an eye. Now, you might be struggling with limited mobility and the inability to walk or drive. You might no longer be able to engage in the activities that once brought you joy. You may be unable to work or live independently. The enormity of these challenges cannot be overstated.
At Gill Ports, Ltd., we help catastrophic injury victims seek the financial recovery they need to build a better life. Our award-winning lawyers provide fearless personal injury representation with a personalized touch. We handle all kinds of catastrophic injury cases in Pekin and across Illinois. With our reasonable contingency fees and commitment to going the distance for every client who walks through our door, we are true allies for the injured.
Our team shares a commitment to securing positive, life-changing results for those who have been wronged. We have secured many multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Types Of Catastrophic Injuries And Their Impact
Catastrophic injuries alter lives drastically. Here are some common types that we see:
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Brain injuries
- Amputations
- Burns
- Scarring and disfigurement
Each of these injuries can mean:
- Long-term or permanent disability
- Loss of ability to work
- Need for lifelong care or medical assistance
- Significant lifestyle changes and adaptations
Our catastrophic injury attorneys can help you pursue the full compensation you deserve after suffering a serious injury due to someone else’s carelessness. We handle cases resulting from serious car accidents, slips and falls, medical negligence, dangerous products and other causes.
Catastrophic Injury Compensation: Economic And Noneconomic Damages
Catastrophic injuries often require ongoing medical treatments, extensive rehabilitation, and possibly even home modifications or assisted living arrangements. These expenses can quickly add up, with medical expenses alone frequently totaling six figures or more. Your inability to work may also add to the financial burden of the injury.
Through a catastrophic injury claim, you can pursue compensation for these and other injury-related expenses. Illinois law allows injury victims to recover both economic and noneconomic damages:
- Economic damages refer to measurable, out-of-pocket costs associated with the injury, such as medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, property damage, and the cost of home and vehicle modifications. They also include the cost of future medical care. These expenses are quantifiable and can be documented through receipts, invoices and financial statements.
- Noneconomic damages, on the other hand, compensate for the intangible losses that don’t have a direct monetary value but profoundly affect your quality of life. These can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement and disability. Calculating noneconomic damages is more subjective and depends on the severity of the injury, the extent of pain or disability, and the impact on your life.
Pursuing a solid financial recovery is not just about covering costs or recouping losses but also about acknowledging and addressing the profound personal impacts of such life-altering injuries. Our catastrophic injury attorneys work diligently to prepare strong claims for economic and noneconomic damages. When needed, we enlist financial experts to provide compelling evidence in support of our claim for damages.
Our Meticulous Approach To Maximizing Your Compensation
Catastrophic injury cases are high stakes by nature. The adversaries in these cases – often large corporations or insurance companies – work hard to save face, deny liability and minimize payouts. You need a catastrophic injury attorney who is equally motivated to fight for you, and you can count on our team to be your unwavering allies. We have taken on many large corporations and won.
When you work with us, you will have at least two lawyers devoted to your case, who approach each catastrophic injury case with meticulous preparation and readiness to go to trial. This strategy not only positions our cases for stronger settlements but also makes it easier for us to go to trial if needed.
Unlike many personal injury firms, we do not charge higher contingency fees for trials. This means you will keep more of the recovery, even if we have to fight for it in court.
Take The First Step Toward Recovery With A Free Consultation
Whether you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, brain injury, loss of limb or other long-term injury, you deserve justice. Don’t wait to start the process of pursuing financial recovery. Our team is here to provide the support and legal representation you need. Our lawyers are known for being accessible and communicative. They will keep you informed and involved at every stage in your case.
Call 312-638-2407 or send us an email to request a free consultation with one of our catastrophic injury attorneys.
