Brief Overview of Illinois Personal Injury Law

An accident or personal injury can change the course of a life. That’s why it is important to have an experienced lawyer by your side to advise you of your options and protect your rights. The Janssen Law team has decades of experience dealing with a wide variety of personal injury matters and know how to make a positive impact on a negative situation.

When you work with the Janssen Law Center you can be sure your claim will be properly navigated through the claims and litigation process, so you can focus on getting better and helping your family. We provide you with options and thoroughly explain our recommendations so you can make informed decisions throughout the process.

The foundation for a personal injury case is typically based on a harmful act, the failure to act or civil wrongdoing by the defendant that results in damage to a person, their property, their reputation or their commercial/business interests. Some common examples include motor vehicle accidents, premise slip and falls, product liability, assault and battery, and professional malpractice.

In these cases, the plaintiff carries the burden of proof, which means the injured party must establish negligence on behalf of the defendant. This includes proving four elements:

• the defendant had a duty to a certain standard of conduct
• the defendant breached that duty
• the plaintiff sustained an injury or damage
• the defendant’s breach was the proximate cause of the plaintiff’s injury

When it comes to personal injury cases, there are many difficult challenges to face. With the Janssen Law team on your side, you won’t have to face them alone.