Often I am asked by people from the Chicago, Illinois area if they really need a personal injury lawyer after being involved in an auto accident, slip & fall, work injury or any other type of personal injury case.   The short answer is YES, you definitely want an accident attorney on your side!

Don't try to go it alone.  You don't want to damage your own personal injury claim.  From day one there can be obstacles to overcome in a case.  Within hours after an accident you may find yourself speaking to the other side's insurance carrier.  Injured people often don't realize that the goal of the insurance company is to mitigate damages, meaning they want to pay you as little money as possible.  One of the first things they might ask you for is a recorded statement that can eventually be used against you in settlement negotiations.

The earlier in the case you have a personal injury attorney protecting your rights, the better off you will be.