Lane Brown gets $2,000,000 settlement for teen-driven SUV accident in landmark case

Lane Brown, LLC, a law firm based in Chicago, IL, is pleased to announce that it has obtained a $2 million settlement for a jogger who was accidentally hit by a teenage boy driving an SUV in DuPage County, IL. The 23-year-old woman was jogging in a residential area in DuPage County when the teenage boy lost control of the SUV he was driving, striking her and dragging her under the car into a neighbor’s yard. She suffered serious injuries, including nerve damage, a fractured pelvis, neck injuries, and third-degree burns to her arm, leg and abdomen due to contact with the SUV’s exhaust system.

“Whether you’ve been hurt in a serious accident or are the victim of sexual assault, you need to see results as soon as possible,” says Kellen Bachman of Lane Brown, LLC. “That’s what the attorneys at Lane Brown, LLC offer you.” With victims of costly injuries, we guide them to the money they deserve for their suffering. “We will not rest until you feel safe.”

For car accidents, like the case mentioned above, they want to point out that the only way for a claim to succeed is for the legal team to prove negligence on the part of the other party. After the company’s attorney has gathered enough information to prove that the other party was at fault, he or she will begin the process of pursuing compensation from the negligent driver or the relevant auto insurance company.

“Proving negligence without the guidance of an attorney can be difficult,” says Kellen Bachman. “Without the guidance of a Chicago car accident attorney, you may have trouble getting the answers and evidence you need in the courtroom to prove your case. Let your attorney handle the details of proving liability and showing that The other party was wrong about your injuries.”

It is important to note that in Illinois, even if someone contributed to the collision, they can still file a car accident claim. This is because Illinois applies a modified comparative negligence statute when filing claims, which means it is possible to seek compensation even if the person is partially at fault, but the award will be reduced by a percentage of blame. For example, if someone was awarded $1 million because they were seriously injured as a result of a car accident but were found to be 25 percent liable, their compensation would be reduced to $750,000.

It should also be noted that there is a limit to the percentage of liability. If a person’s liability is higher than 49 percent, the person will no longer be able to seek compensation and may even be the subject of a claim.

After a car accident, accident victims may find themselves having to deal with two insurance companies: their own and the other party’s insurance company. Insurance companies will likely downplay the injuries sustained by the victim in an attempt to reduce the amount of compensation they will pay. That’s why it’s essential to have a car accident attorney who knows exactly how to deal with insurance companies.

Founded in 1991, Lane Brown, LLC provides personal injury law services in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Their guiding principle is “do the right thing.” The firm’s attorneys provide legal representation to people who have been injured due to negligent acts, whether it be through a slip and fall, medical malpractice, a car accident, etc. The firm’s attorneys have a combined depth of 130 years of experience that gives clients the edge they need to obtain the optimal settlement amount for their specific case. Their extensive network of contacts also means that they are able to find expert witnesses to support a case, whenever the need arises.

Those who would like to learn more about filing a personal injury claim can visit the Lane Brown, LLC website or contact them by phone or email.

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For more information about Lane Brown, LLC, contact the company here:

Lynn Brown, LLC
Kellen Bachman
(312) 332-1400
laneandlanellc@gmail.com
230 W. Monroe Street
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606