You will get the support you deserve with our DuPage County IL personal injury lawyer at Sethna & Cook, P.C.
When you or a family member has been involved in a serious accident, the physical effects can be catastrophic. What can be even more devastating is the financial impact that it has, and may continue to have, on you and your family. It is important for you to have an attorney that is experienced and skilled in personal injury law. It is also important for you to have an attorney that is passionate and our DuPage County Il personal injury lawyer is exactly that.
At Sethna & Cook, P.C., we are passionate about investigating all the facts about the accident, about where it happened, about who else was involved, and about the short and long term effects. We are passionate about giving you the attention and support you need. And, we are passionate about pursuing justice and doing whatever it takes to help you move forward.
What type of personal injury cases does Sethna & Cook, P.C. take?
Whether you have a complex case or not, our lawyers work tirelessly to see them through to the end and go after notable and record setting settlements or verdicts. There will be no need for you to worry about how you will move forward from a serious personal injury. With more than 20 years of experience in personal injury law, we have successfully handled numerous types of personal injury cases.
- Bicycle Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Car Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Defective Products
- Elder / Nursing Home Abuse
- Injuries to Children
- Medical Malpractice / Therapist Abuse
- Molestation / Clergy Abuse
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Paralysis / Spinal Cord Injuries
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
What steps should I take if me or a family member has been the victim of a serious personal injury or wrongful death?
For personal injury cases, it is best if you act right away. You want to have your injury documented on the site where it occurred. You may need to request an incident report, call the police, or call an EMT service. In addition, you want to get treated immediately, even if you don’t feel seriously hurt. This will ensure that proper documentation is made in cases where legal action in the necessary next step.
If you want to take legal action, now is the time to act. The sooner you act, the sooner you can receive a reasonable resolution. Because of the complex nature of personal injury law, hiring a lawyer is important. As personal injury attorneys, we are knowledgeable about the tactics insurance companies and corporations may take to get you to settle quickly and we will ensure that you are not misled or manipulated into taking a deal that does not address all your needs.
You will want to work with your attorney to thoroughly document everything that happened about the accident, your injuries, and your related losses. This information will help your attorney devise a plan of action for your case. If you need a DuPage County IL personal injury lawyer, call Sethna & Cook, P.C., so we can act now and pursue justice on your behalf.
Do I have to file a lawsuit?
As an experienced DuPage County IL Personal Injury Lawyer, our first priority is to prevent any further pain, which a grueling litigation process may bring. Negotiating a settlement that covers the true cost of all your damages is our goal. You may need to cover more than medical expenses like: lost wages, property damages, rehabilitation costs, disability, or pain and suffering. If we are able to meet all your needs outside of the courtroom, that is the route we will take.
If however, an agreement cannot be reached, we will file a lawsuit to recover appropriate compensation. In Illinois, the standard time limit for personal injury lawsuits is two years and when you hire us after your accident, we will not let that deadline pass. At Sethna & Cook, P.C., we are passionate and aggressive in the courtroom and our fierce litigation style has led to numerous successful personal injury lawsuits.