The borders of the South Side have changed since the original city survey of Chicago, but its role in the city has not. It remains the place where many residents live, work, eat, and relax.
Unfortunately, this active area of the city also has accidents. When you suffer a preventable injury due to someone else’s actions, our South Side personal injury attorneys from Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers stand ready to provide legal counsel, representation, and advocacy.
Contact our law offices in Chicago, Illinois, today to get started with a free consultation, call us at (312) 929 2884.
How Our South Side Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help You Fight For Damages
At Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers, our lawyers have recovered tens of millions of dollars in injury compensation for injured Chicagoans. Our attorneys are seasoned litigators with 30 years of combined experience, and our office is just one block from the Circuit Court for Cook County at the Daley Center.
After you suffer an injury in Chicago, IL, our experienced lawyers provide the following services:
- Review your case and explain your options for pursuing injury compensation
- Gather evidence to support your accident claim
- File an insurance claim with insurers for those responsible for your injuries
- Negotiate for a fair claim settlement
- Litigate against insurers that refuse to settle
We understand the physical and financial toll the injuries from a serious accident can take on you. Contact our experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you.
The History of the South Side in Chicago, IL
The South Side is the largest of the three sections of Chicago. A land survey in the 1830s identified everything south of the Chicago River as the city’s “South Side.” Since that survey, The Loop was carved from it, but the South Side otherwise exists as it was originally mapped.
This area was home to meat packing plants and immigrant neighborhoods. Today, millions of people live and work in the South Side. Notable landmarks include the following:
- University of Chicago
- Guaranteed Rate Field
- The Renaissance Society
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Jackson (Andrew) Park
South Side is an iconic Chicago neighborhood that has much to explore.
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Our Personal Injury Law Firm’s Primary Practice Areas
Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers handles all types of personal injury cases, including those in the following practice areas:
Car Accidents
There were nearly 100,000 traffic accidents in Chicago in 2022. Many of these crashes happened on the South Side. Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers lead the charge for car accident compensation after a negligent driver crashes into you.
Construction Accidents
The South Side is alive with construction activity ranging from skyscrapers to residences. However, job sites expose workers to many hazards, such as falls, vehicle impacts, and electrocution. After a construction accident, our attorneys can explain all your legal options, including third-party lawsuits against anyone other than your employer who contributed to your injury.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles have advantages because of their maneuverability and ease of parking. But crowded city streets and careless drivers can lead to motorcycle accidents. Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers will fight for fair injury compensation from insurers for negligent drivers.
Slip & Fall
Businesses, landlords, and property managers in the South Side are liable for injuries on their property caused by negligence. When you slip and fall on someone else’s premises, we fight for you against those responsible for the property.
Truck Accidents
Millions of trucks cross the South Side each year, whether they are carrying goods to and from local businesses or passing through on their way to Wisconsin or Indiana. When a truck crash happens, the victims may suffer catastrophic injuries. Our lawyers stand up to local and out-of-state trucking companies for compensation after truck accidents.
Wrongful Death
Sadly, people die in South Side accidents every day, from falls to auto crashes. When someone dies due to another’s negligent or wrongful conduct, their executor or personal representative can pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, or other next of kin. Our lawyers lead the fight for compensation for your loved one’s death.
Damages Available in South Side Personal Injury Cases
The compensation you receive after an injury covers two categories of losses. Economic losses represent all the ways your injuries affect you financially. These losses include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future earnings losses
- Out-of-pocket costs
Non-economic losses cover the ways your injuries affected your happiness and satisfaction with life. These losses include:
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- Loss of quality of life
- Disfigurement
You will document your losses with financial records like bank statements, receipts, and bills. Your testimony will also help prove your losses.
What Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Cook County?
Personal injury lawyers in Illinois usually charge a contingency fee. This fee is calculated based on a percentage of the compensation the lawyer recovers for the client. This type of fee rewards lawyers for the outcomes they produce.
This fee benefits injured victims. First, you can hire a lawyer for your case without any upfront fees or charges. Second, the lawyer does not charge any attorney’s fees for a losing outcome. Finally, you can seek advice and updates during the case without worrying about incurring fees.
Hiring a contingency fee lawyer in the South Side is relatively easy. Illinois law requires lawyers to provide written fee agreements. Review the agreement carefully and consult the lawyer about any terms you don’t understand.
Statute of Limitations in Illinois Personal Injury Cases
The statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. In Illinois, this deadline falls two years after the injury happened.
However, you should speak to a lawyer promptly after suffering an injury. Some claims, such as negligence claims against a government entity, might have shorter timelines for filing.
Additionally, the deadline applies to the filing of a lawsuit. Your lawyer needs time to prepare an insurance claim and negotiate to settle it before resorting to a lawsuit.
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With a South Side Personal Injury Lawyer
An injury from a traumatic incident in the South Side can jeopardize your physical health and quality of life. Contact Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you recover compensation under Illinois law.
Our office is in The Loop, just 11 miles from the South Side.
To reach our office from South Side
- Get on I-94 W from W 79th St
- Head east on W 79th St toward S Emerald Ave
- Use the left lane to turn left onto S State St
- Turn left onto the Interstate 94 W ramp
- Slight left to merge onto I-94 W
- Take I-94 Express W and I-90 W/I-94 W to W Lake St. Exit from I-90 W/I-94 W
- Continue on W Lake St. Drive to N La Salle St
- Turn right onto W Lake St
- Turn right onto N La Salle St
Our office will be on the right
Find out more about our office location. We serve in all neighborhoods throughout Cook County, IL including:
- Central Station (60601)
- Chinatown (60616)
- Dearborn Park (60605)
- Grant Park (60940)
- Magnificent Mile (60611)
- Near North Side (60654)
- Near South Side (60606)
- New Eastside (60601)
- River North (60654)
- South Loop (60605)
- South Side (60615)
- Streeterville (60611)
- West Loop Gate (60661)
Call us to set up your free case review.
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Local Resources in South Side, Chicago
Auto Repair Shops
- Precision auto service – 8147-49 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
- Quick Fix Muffler & Brake – 7551 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
- Jerry’s Auto Garage (The Car Doctor) – 7537 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60620
- WEBB’S Auto Diagnostics – Mobile Mobile, Chicago, IL 60637
- Kukos tire shop – 8026 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Emergency Rooms
- Holy Cross Hospital Emergency Room – 2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60629
- OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center Emergency Room – 2800 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
- St. Bernard Hospital: Emergency Room – 326 W 64th St, Chicago, IL 60621
- Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center: Emergency Room – 7531 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
- Advocate Trinity Emergency Services – 2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL 60617
Physical Therapists
- Athletico Physical Therapy – Chatham West – 8301 S Holland Rd, Chicago, IL 60620
- Mercy Physical Therapy – 8541 S State St # 3, Chicago, IL 60619
- Advanced Physical Medicine – 206 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Chiropractors
- Dr. Shamsu K. Raheem – 231 E 75th St #2, Chicago, IL 60619
- Jackson Marvin MD – 7141 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
- Oliver Jerome DC – 8054 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
- Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Center of Evergreen Park – 9715 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
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