Pursue Personal Injury Cases with Experienced Peoria IL Lawyers

Have you taken a fall due to neighbors not salting a sidewalk in winter? Is it the result of an irresponsible driver that you have received personal damage? At Benassi & Benassi, P.C. we work with you to pursue cases of personal injury and negligence, and ensure you get the repayment due to you.

Illinois personal injury laws can be broad, but Benassi & Benassi, P.C. has Attorneys trained to properly navigate the law, handle your claims and win your cases.

When Can You Take Legal Action?

When considering the personal injury law in Illinois, you can take legal action after a variety of situations in which another party has caused you harm. But, the Illinois Statute of Limitations requires you to take legal action within 2 years of the accident or discovery date (time of having injuries found). With medical malpractice, you have up to 4 years (6 max). Cases of personal injury include:

Car Accidents
Dog Bites
Asbestos Damages
Slipping and Falling Injuries
Product Liability
Medical Malpractice
Workplace Injuries
And More

Illinois Negligence Law

The negligence of individuals or businesses facilitates the need for varying personal injury cases. The law describes negligence as when one party owes a duty to a second party. If the first party fails in that duty, they become liable for any resulting injuries to the second party.

Benassi & Benassi, P.C. can help win cases of negligence if we can prove:

Duty – The defendant owed to a duty of care.
Breach of Duty – If the defendant failed to meet said duty.
Cause in Fact – If it wasn’t for the failure of the defendant, you wouldn’t have been injured.
Proximate Cause – It was the failure that caused your injury.
Damages – In what way you have been injured or suffered loss.

The Nature of Your Damages

After your accident, Benassi & Benassi, P.C. can help prove you have received some sort of physical, mental or economic damage due to the actions of the accused party. The damages you can receive take the form of:

Medical Expenses – Any costs related to hospital stays, ambulance fees, physical or cognitive therapy, permanent disability and more.
Pain and Suffering – The mental or physical distress you endure after an accident, based on the type of injury and seriousness of pain suffered.
Lost Wages – You could not earn your usual wages due to an accident incapacitating you.
Loss of Affection or Companionship – If an accident results in the death of a spouse or loved one, and the impact of loss on the family.

Resolve Your Personal Injury Cases

You shouldn’t be pushed into debt for the careless actions of someone else. When wanting to pursue a personal injury case, and win, the Attorneys at Benassi & Benassi, P.C. can help. We have handled personal injury cases in Peoria IL and across the state. Call us today at (309) 517-1363. Also, we are located at 300 N.E., Perry Ave., Peoria, IL 61603.