Personal Injury
Personal Injury Lawyer in Glen Ellyn & DuPage County
After an accident, you are dealing with pain, medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company that wants to pay as little as possible. Michelle Moore helps injured people across the western suburbs understand their rights and pursue fair compensation.
Injury cases Michelle handles
Car accidents
Rear-end, intersection and highway crashes, including accidents involving uninsured or drunk drivers.
Truck & commercial vehicle accidents
Crashes involving delivery vans, semis, and company vehicles.
Motorcycle accidents
Riders are often blamed unfairly. Michelle pushes back.
Pedestrian & bicycle accidents
People struck in crosswalks, parking lots and on the road.
Slip, trip & fall injuries
Injuries caused by unsafe conditions at stores, apartments and other property.
Dog bites
Illinois law can hold owners responsible for injuries caused by their animals.
What to do after an accident
Get medical care
Some injuries do not show symptoms right away, and medical records document your claim.
Call the police
A police report records the facts while they are fresh.
Document everything
Take photos of the vehicles, scene and injuries. Get witness names and numbers.
Be careful with insurers
Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer or sign anything before getting advice.
Talk to a lawyer early
Evidence disappears and deadlines apply. A free consultation costs you nothing.
Compensation you may be entitled to
- Medical bills, past and future
- Lost wages and reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and loss of normal life
- Property damage, such as vehicle repair or replacement
- In wrongful-death cases, losses suffered by the family
Deadlines matter. Most Illinois personal injury claims must be filed within two years. Claims against a local government can have a one-year deadline. Do not wait.
Personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Illinois?
In most cases, two years from the date of the injury. The deadline can be much shorter when a city, village, county or other local government is responsible, where it is generally one year. Waiting can also mean lost evidence and witnesses, so talk to an attorney early.
What should I do after a car accident?
Get medical attention, even if you feel fine. Call the police so there is a report, take photos of the vehicles, the scene and your injuries, and get the names and contact information of witnesses. Notify your own insurer, but be careful about giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company before you get legal advice.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
You can still recover in Illinois as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault, your recovery is reduced by 20%. Insurance companies often overstate an injured person's share of the blame, so do not accept their version without review.
What is my personal injury case worth?
It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, the seriousness and permanence of your injuries, pain and suffering, and the available insurance coverage. Anyone who quotes a number before reviewing your records is guessing. Michelle will review your situation during a free consultation and explain what affects the value of your claim.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?
Usually not before you understand the full extent of your injuries. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you generally cannot ask for more, even if your injuries turn out to be worse than expected. Have an attorney review any offer first.
Tell Michelle about your injury
A few details help Michelle understand your claim before you talk. Your consultation is free and there is no obligation.
Injured? Find out what your claim is worth.
Your consultation is free. Michelle will review what happened, explain your options, and answer your questions about fees.