Auto Accident Lawyer -- Elmwood Park, IL.

In the United States, most of the adult population drives on a daily basis. Getting behind the wheel is a necessary part of many people's lives, but even though the roads are generally considered to be safe, there is always the risk that a collision may happen. When crashes take place at high speeds, drivers and passengers can suffer serious or even fatal injuries, but even low-speed collisions can cause physical harm, as well as thousands of dollars in damage to their vehicle. When an accident is somebody else's fault, you deserve to be repaid for all the ways it has affected your life.

Osvaldo Rodriguez, P.C. knows the negative effects that a motor vehicle collision can have on a person and their family, and we have more than 15 years of experience representing personal injury victims. We believe in fighting for the rights of those who have been injured because of other people's negligence, and we work to make sure our clients receive the results to help them recover from their injuries. With millions of dollars recovered on behalf of his clients, Osvaldo Rodriguez, P.C. can provide you with the legal representation to make sure you are fully repaid for the damages suffered in a car accident.

Car Accident Attorney in Elmwood Park, IL.

Every year, there are more than 300,000 car accidents in the state of Illinois, and these crashes result in over 60,000 injuries and more than 800 deaths. While the majority of these accidents occur in the Chicagoland area.

Most Common Causes of Car Accident Injuries?

Many common causes of car accidents involve negligence on the part of drivers, but in some cases, other parties may be at fault, such as a city, county, or state government that was responsible for maintaining safe roads. Osvaldo Rodriguez, P.C. can assist with auto accidents involving:

Uninsured & Underinsured Motorists - If a person who was at fault in a car accident did not have enough insurance coverage, victims may be able to receive coverage under their own insurance policy, or they may have other avenues for pursuing compensation.

Construction Zones - Work zones or construction areas can often be hazardous due to closed lanes, narrow roadways, unfamiliar traffic patterns, and the presence of large equipment. Accidents in these areas can occur because drivers do not follow reduced speed limits or take extra care to avoid workers & equipment.

Dangerous Highways - Collisions can occur on interstate highways in Chicagoland, such as  I-55 and I-94, due to traffic moving at high speeds, drivers sharing the road with large trucks, and dangerous weather such as snow, ice, and strong winds.

Distracted Driving - Drivers sometimes do not pay full attention to the act of driving, and taking one's eyes off the road or one's hands off the steering wheel can lead to dangerous collisions. Some forms of driver negligence that involve distractions include talking on a cell phone, texting, eating, drinking & talking with passengers.

Drunk Driving - Intoxication by alcohol, marijuana, or controlled substances can make it impossible for a person to operate a vehicle safely, and this can cause a driver to be unable to avoid colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians.

Failure to Stop - Speeding, failure of vehicle equipment such as brakes, or inattention to the road can cause a driver to be unable to slow down or stop in time to avoid a collision.

Head-on Collisions - Drivers may leave their lane and travel into oncoming traffic, and this can cause incredibly dangerous and deadly collisions, especially when cars are traveling at high speeds.

Rear-end Collisions - In most cases, a person who strikes another vehicle from the rear will be considered to be at fault for the accident. Victims can suffer serious injuries such as whiplash or traumatic injuries.

Rollover Accidents - When a driver loses control of their vehicle and goes into a skid, a car or truck may turn over, and this can lead to injuries for the vehicle's occupants or anyone else involved in a collision. Rollovers often affect top-heavy vehicles like SUV’s.

Lyft Rideshare & Uber Accidents - Victims of car accidents involving drivers for rideshare companies may find it difficult to recover compensation, since these companies consider workers to be independent contractors rather than employees. In some cases, passengers or people in other vehicles may be injured because a company failed to screen out an unqualified or dangerous driver.

Contact Osvaldo Rodriguez, P.C.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, then Osvaldo Rodriguez, P.C. can provide the legal help you need to ensure that you are repaid for all of the ways the crash has affected your life. In addition, all our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, so you never have to pay upfront legal fees.  Call us today for your free consultation.