Cook County Personal Injury Lawyer

Respected Personal Injury Attorney Dedicated to Helping Accident Victims Recover Fair Compensation

Suffering serious injuries in the wake of an accident is something that no one should experience. However, each year, thousands of people in Cook County are injured in motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, slip and falls, and other preventable accidents. The weeks and months after an accident can be a difficult time, and it is easy to become overwhelmed by everything on your plate. However, this is also the best time to consider pursuing a personal injury lawsuit against the party responsible for your injuries.

At Fotopoulos Law Office, our Cook County personal injury lawyer proudly represents accident victims and their families, helping to connect them with meaningful compensation for everything they have been through. As a former Cook County Circuit Court Judge, Attorney Fotopoulos commands an impressive understanding of the law, and he knows how to use it to benefit his clients.

What Types of Accidents Are Most Common in Cook County?

Cook County is home to Chicago, and it is the second largest county in the United States, with more than 5.3 million residents. Given its size and population density, it is no surprise that there are a lot of accidents that take place in Cook County. Some of the most common accidents and injuries involve:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle wrecks
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Slip and falls
• Construction accidents
• Truck accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Wrongful death cases

After an accident, it is common to have a lot of questions and few answers. This is why many accident victims set aside a few minutes of their day to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

How Can a Cook County Personal Injury Attorney Help Accident Victims?

A personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the process of filing an insurance claim against the at-fault party in hopes of securing fair compensation for your injuries. In the event that the insurance company is unwilling to extend a fair settlement offer, a personal injury attorney will file a lawsuit to compel the insurance company to provide fair compensation.

What Is the Insurance Company's Role in the Personal Injury Process?

In most cases, the at-fault party has one or more insurance policies that may cover a victim's expenses. However, insurance companies are rarely willing to offer a fair settlement to an accident victim, and they will sometimes deny a victim's claim altogether. This is because the insurance company's only motive to settle a case is fear of taking the case to trial. Not only is a trial incredibly expensive for an insurance company, but it also raises the possibility of a jury returning an astronomical award of damages. Thus, rather than leave matters in the hands of the legal system, insurance companies will often try to settle cases.

Of course, even if insurance companies choose to settle a case, they will want to do so for as little money as possible. This is why it is a common practice for an insurance company to reach out to an accident victim shortly after the accident in hopes of catching them during a time of desperation.

By contacting a Cook County personal injury lawyer, accident victims can learn more about how the law applies in their case so they can make an informed decision on how to proceed.

Contact Our Cook County Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one was recently injured in an accident, do not take the insurance company's word when it comes to how much money you should receive. Instead, reach out to Attorney John Fotopoulos at Fotopoulos Law Office. Attorney Fotopoulos has over two decades of legal experience, several of which were as a Cook County Circuit Court Judge, where he oversaw hundreds of trials. He possesses an unrivaled knowledge of the law and a unique dedication to his clients that drives him to pursue the best result possible in every case he handles. To speak with a Cook County personal injury attorney about your case today, give us a call at 708-942-8400. You can also get in touch with us through our online contact form. We proudly represent clients throughout Cook County, including in Chicago, Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, and Mokena.