Personal Injury in Rockford: Frequently Asked Questions

If you suffer an injury in any type of car, truck, or motorcycle accident in which you are a passenger, seek medical attention right away. Then, for your protection, seek the professional opinion of an experienced personal injury lawyer. Do not discuss the situation with the at-fault party’s attorney or their insurance company before talking to an attorney yourself. The insurance company is not on your side and will do what it can to minimize or deny the compensation you receive.

We provide a free, no-obligation initial consultation regarding personal injury matters.

Slips, trips, and falls are caused by many preventable hazards, including wet or slippery floors, inadequate lighting, blocked or icy walkways, and much more. When a slip-and-fall injury occurs at work or in a public place, the employer or business may be at fault if they created or failed to prevent a dangerous situation that caused the injury. The damages available to injury victims will vary based on many factors, including:

• The extent of the injuries
• The type of medical treatment required
• Whether the victim lost wages due to the injury
• Long-term impacts on the victim’s earning potential
• Pain and suffering the victim suffered

Keep in mind the insurance company for the liable party will try to settle your case for the lowest amount possible, or they may deny your claim altogether. The best way to protect your rights is to work with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer. We are dedicated to helping injured people receive the compensation they deserve to help them move forward after a serious injury.

Each case is different. The seriousness of your injuries and the medical attention you require will determine the amount of compensation you need. You have the right to seek full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs resulting from an injury caused by someone else’s negligence. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, as well as any mental anguish caused by the accident.

If an attorney works your case based on a contingency fee, the fee is taken only upon winning your case. A contingency fee is typically a percentage of the financial recovery. The attorneys at Clark Frost Zucchi handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis.

Nursing home neglect and abuse are a sad reality. If you think your loved one has been harmed due to nursing home negligence, we can determine if there is just cause for you to start legal action against the nursing home. We can gather evidence, talk to witnesses and seek the just compensation you and your family need. There is no excuse for nursing home abuse or neglect, and we can help you put a stop to it.

If you have suffered an injury on the job, you may want to discuss your situation with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. It is your right to seek compensation to cover medical bills and other expenses resulting from a work-related injury. Insurance companies and employers use different tactics to avoid paying out on workers’ comp claims. We encourage you to contact us if you have experienced any of the following:

• You were injured on the job due to a third party’s negligence.
• Your workers’ comp claim has been denied.
• You aren’t getting the full coverage you need.
• You have been asked to return to work when you have not fully recovered.

Our team of knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorneys will assess your case and explain your options.