Leading Chicago, Illinois Motor Vehicle Accidents and Premises Liability Attorney
Leading Chicago, Illinois Motor Vehicle Accidents and Premises Liability Attorney
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McDevitt & Cobb, P.C. is a full-service personal injury law firm in Chicago, Illinois with over 35 years of legal experience resolving cases through settlement, mediation, arbitration, and trial. The firm represents clients in a wide range of cases including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death. Clients receive personal service and direct access to responsive attorneys — the lawyer you meet at your first meeting handles your claim from beginning to end. The firm works with a team of outside consultants including engineers and accident reconstructionists to build the strongest possible cases for their clients.
As soon as you contact our team, we take swift action to gather and preserve critical evidence. This includes taking witness statements, securing accident scene evidence, downloading vehicle data, and identifying surveillance video from the area.
Our attorneys work with a team of outside consultants including engineers and accident reconstructionists to conduct a comprehensive investigation. We establish the facts of your case and identify all liable parties to strengthen your claim.
We ensure all medical bills, treatment records, and documentation of your injuries are properly collected and organized. We work closely with you to fully document the impact of your injuries on your life, employment, and well-being.
With extensive experience resolving cases through settlement, mediation, arbitration, and trial, we pursue the path that maximizes your recovery. Our attorneys are prepared to take your case to court if a fair settlement cannot be reached.
No one expects to get hurt, much less need a lawyer. when you do, you need a responsive and experienced attorney to handle every aspect of your legal claim. Here are a few facts to get you started on the right track with McDevitt & Cobb, P.C. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve.
After ensuring your safety, call 911 and seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor. Document the scene with photos, exchange information with other parties, and avoid posting anything about the accident on social media. Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
There is no retainer or upfront cost to you. McDevitt & Cobb works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless they win your case. You can also receive a free case evaluation by phone or in person.
Insurance is a critical factor in determining whether to pursue your claim and may impact the total compensation available. In Illinois, passenger vehicles must carry minimum liability insurance of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. If the other driver is uninsured, you may be able to make a claim under the uninsured motorist coverage of your own policy.
Premises liability holds property owners responsible when unsafe conditions on their property cause injury to visitors. Common cases include slip and fall accidents, inadequate maintenance, poor lighting, and defective stairs or walkways. To file a claim, you must show the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to address it.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years from the date of the injury. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is also two years from the date of death. It is important to contact an attorney promptly, as critical evidence can be lost over time.
Contact McDevitt & Cobb, P.C. today for legal representation in the Chicago, Illinois area.
