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Aldo Botti & DeLongis, Ltd.
Intelligent Legal Services. Serious Representation.
Personal Injury
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Every year, more than 90,000 people die in the United States as a result of unintentional
injuries. If you have been recently injured or diagnosed with an illness, contact our office
to see if you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
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THE LAW FIRM OF ALDO BOTTI & DELONGIS, LTD has secured multi-million
dollar awards and settlements in some of the most complex and difficult personal
injury litigation in Illinois and major cities nationwide. Our personal injury lawyers
area highly proficient with relevant law and possess the litigation skills and
experience necessary to obtain the greatest compensation available to our
injured clients. While an award or settlement cannot erase the misfortune of your
personal injury, it can provide reimbursement for lost past and future wages,
ongoing medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
Our personal injury practice covers an extensive range of negligent actions and
accidents arising from:
- Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Slip-and-Fall Accidents
- Inadequate Security
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Neglect
- Defective Products
- Dangerous Products
- Construction Site Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
Most personal injury litigation requires proving negligence, or fault, in order to
secure compensation. Negligence is a complex legal principle that arises in many
familiar situations where, by virtue of one's conduct, a person has assumed a
duty of care for others and can be held liable when their action or inaction causes
injury to another. Determining and proving negligence is the cornerstone of a
successful personal injury claim, and is the basis upon which a settlement is
made or a jury is persuaded to make an award in the victim's favor.
Knowledgeable and Aggressive Personal Injury Litigation
Our priority in personal injury litigation is to secure your best outcome through the
painstaking research and preparation of your best case. As personal injury and
the related areas of Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death are a central
focus of our law offices, our accident claim attorneys can skillfully inform you of your
rights and alternatives to pursue compensation before the law. If you choose
litigation to obtain your best remedy, you can be confident that our aggressive
presentation of your personal injury claims before a jury will deliver the best
possible results for you - as we have in the past for countless other deserving
clients.
To learn more about personal injury law and litigation, see our Personal Injury
Practice Center. For results-driven representation, contact our firm now.
Our law offices are conveniently located to serve clients in Oak Brook, Chicago,
Wheaton, and Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Rockford, and Will counties. We also
represent clients nationwide.
From our central location in Oak Brook, IL, our attorneys at the Law Firm of ALDO
BOTTI DELONGIS, Ltd., represent personal injury victims across the greater
Chicagoland area, including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Rockford, and Will counties.
We also maintain law offices in Wheaton and downtown Chicago, and represent clients
nationwide.
The personal injury lawyers at the Illinois Law Firm of ALDO BOTTI, DELONGIS,
Ltd., offer the following general information on personal injury law and litigation to
further acquaint you with your rights. When you decide to discuss the specific
circumstances of your personal injury, catastrophic injury, or wrongful death claim,
contact our firm for an in-depth analysis and explanation of your claim.
Personal Injury, General - An Overview
Personal injury can result from the use of dangerous or defective products. "Products
liability" law refers to the rules governing a manufacturer or other provider's liability for
products that harm consumers and workers. The laws in this area are based on the idea
that manufacturers, dealers, and other commercial interests are best-placed to prevent
harm from defective or dangerous products. Companies that allow dangerous items into
the marketplace can be held accountable for resulting injuries. An experienced and
knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can advise injured persons on whether they may
have a claim against a product manufacturer or seller and can help them recover the
damages to which they are legally entitled.
Personal Injuries from Dangerous or Defective Products
When someone is injured while using a product that left the manufacturer or seller's
hands in a defective or dangerous condition, he or she may be able to recover the
resulting damages from the responsible party in a products-liability-based personal injury
suit. Products liability law is based on the responsibility of a manufacturer or other
provider of goods to compensate users of the goods for injuries caused by defective or
dangerous products that it placed into the stream of commerce. The basic idea underlying
products liability law is that the companies providing the products are usually in the best
position to prevent defective products from entering the marketplace, so if they fail to do
so, they should be held accountable. An experienced and knowledgeable personal injury
lawyer can advise injured persons on whether they may have a claim against a product
manufacturer or seller and can help them recover the damages to which they are legally
entitled.
Slips, Falls, & Other Premises-related Personal Injuries
Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of
property for mishaps experienced by persons on the property and the resulting injuries.
One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an
icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris or spilled liquid on the
floor. The actual liability of the potentially responsible individuals varies depending on the
rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction where the mishap occurred. An
experienced premises liability lawyer can determine whether liability may exist in a
particular case and help an injured person recover damages for lost wages, medical bills,
and pain and suffering.
Personal Injury Cases - An Overview
If you have suffered a personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your
injury. Legal responsibility, called "liability," revolves around the simple fact that most
injuries happen because someone was careless or "negligent." Even if you believe you
may have partly caused your own injury, in most states you can still get some
compensation from anyone else who was also careless and partly responsible for your
injury.
When Personal Injuries Result in Death: Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death claims allege, as their basis, that the deceased died as a result of the
negligence or liability of another. The deceased's surviving relatives, dependents, or
beneficiaries may bring suit against those claimed to have been responsible, seeking
monetary damages to compensate for the losses. Each state has its own statute covering
the viability of claims for wrongful death, and not every state follows the same
guidelines, principles, or rules. A personal injury attorney in your state can advise you on
whether you have a valid wrongful death claim and can help you pursue that claim to the
best possible outcome.
How to Find the Best Personal Injury Attorney
If you've suffered a personal injury through the fault of another, you may be out of work,
overwhelmed with piles of medical bills, or in constant pain and agony. Under any of
these circumstances, researching, locating, and retaining the best lawyer to handle your
personal injury claim in court can seem like yet another insurmountable obstacle. There
are, however, some guidelines that can help you select the right personal injury lawyer.
With the right advocate on your side, you can breathe a sigh of relief and let someone
else carry at least part of your burden, allowing you to focus on your recovery.
Contact our firm now
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