If You Have Been Injured in a Car Accident in Jacksonville, IL, Contact the Car Accident Lawyers at the Noll Law Office Today for a Free Consultation.
In Morgan County, about one-fourth of all car accidents result in bodily injury. A car accident can be life-changing. In the blink of an eye, people can sustain significant injuries in a car crash. Unfortunately, the initial injuries can just be the start. A person may need additional medical care such as orthopedic care, additional primary physical consultations, surgery, and/or physical therapy. They incur additional medical bills and lose wages because they are unable to work. On top of all of that, a car accident victim will have to file the claim and go through the claims process with an insurance company that is looking to pay as little money as possible to those who have been injured.
The lawyers at the Noll Law Office have helped many people get the legal support they needed after they’ve suffered injuries, medical bills, pain, and even the loss of life through the negligence of other people. Working with car accident lawyers near Jacksonville, Illinois, such as the ones at the Noll Law Office, enables you to get the best possible outcome possible in your situation. Their team will work closely with you and they’ll develop a legal strategy that enables you to fight for everything you’ve lost.
The lawyers at the Noll Law Office are local, experienced attorneys who have significant ties to the Morgan County community. The Noll family has a proud tradition at Illinois College. Almost 10 members of their family are proud to call themselves Illinois College graduates. Daniel Noll was a 2006 graduate of Illinois College.
The Noll Law Office has been in business since 1948 litigating cases throughout Central Illinois. They offer free initial consultations where they will discuss the facts of your case and determine if they can help you. They only get paid if they successfully obtain a settlement or jury verdict on your behalf. Let their family help yours. They pride themselves on client communication, aggressive advocacy, and quality legal representation. Contact them today for a no-obligation consultation at (217) 414-8889.
The goal of the Noll Law Office is to help you in getting the insurance coverage owed to you if you were injured in a car accident.
What to Do After a Car Accident – Let the Jacksonville, IL, Car Accident Lawyers at the Noll Law Office Help You
Your primary focus after a car accident is to get the medical care that you need. Call 911. Then, get to the hospital or your doctor for a full examination. Many injuries are not obvious to the naked eye and in the adrenaline rush following a collision, may not be noticed for several hours after the car accident. All of this is pretty normal. The important thing is to get medical care. At best, you have no serious injuries and you have peace of mind by getting it checked out. At worst, you do have major injuries and at least can have the injuries treated quickly and thoroughly by a qualified medical provider.
Be sure to call the police at the scene of the accident. The police will take statements from the persons involved and other witnesses who observed the accident. Their findings will be placed in an investigative report. Often a citation will be issued.
If it is safe to move out of the middle of the road, do so. Then, take a few extra steps if you can do so without putting yourself or others at risk.
- Document what’s happening around you. Use your smartphone to video the entire area, including getting photos of the incident, license plate numbers, and damage to the vehicles.
- Ask witnesses to provide you with their contact information.
- Tell the police what occurred, but never admit any guilt. Instead, provide information through facts only.
- Take note if any nearby businesses have security cameras that may have caught the collision on video surveillance.
When you are able, contact the car accident lawyers near Jacksonville, Illinois, at the Noll Law Office for help. They’ll be there to:
- Answer your questions
- Investigate your case
- Prove your case in a court of law, and
- Find all sources of insurance coverage that may be available to you.
Their goal is to obtain coverage for your injuries and support you throughout the insurance claims process.
Types of Insurance Coverage
No-Fault “Medical Payments”
Generally, car insurance companies might have a no-fault “medical payments” policy that is for $5,000.00 or $10,000.00 which can be paid out to cover initial medical bills following a collision. These stipends generally cover a quick trip to the hospital and all the x-rays, CT scans, and other diagnostic exams ordered by emergency room physicians. But they don’t usually last much longer after that.
Property Damage
Car insurance companies usually also have a “property” damage fund for coverage of property damage in the collision. This can be used to help pay to repair or replace a damaged vehicle, replace infant seats, broken glasses, and other objects after a collision.
Bodily Injury
The most litigated fund is a car insurance company’s “bodily injury” damage funds. This is used for ongoing medical expenses and other bodily injury claims following a collision. For example, physical therapy, follow-up with primary care physicians, and orthopedic care are all areas that might be covered with this policy fund. Most car insurance companies do not agree to pay these medical bills as treatment is received, forcing injured persons to use their own health insurance policies with huge deductibles following a collision. It can cause a nightmare later down the road in terms of subrogation and liens filed, tallying up total medical bills, and generally creating a confusing claims process for injured persons. It can be extremely helpful to obtain a lawyer in these cases. In particular, local Central Illinois attorneys can help you navigate these claims issues.
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists
In some situations, a person can be struck by an uninsured or underinsured motorist. This happens when the motorist has not timely made car insurance payments or simply didn’t bother to purchase insurance. It can also happen in severe cases where a motorist took out a small amount of coverage, such as $25,000.00, but then injures a person so severely that more than $25,000.00 in medical bills exist. In such cases, you will want to talk to the Noll Law Office as soon as possible to discuss your options. The law becomes very complex very quickly, but there are options available to you.
Local Resources in Jacksonville, IL
Call 911 immediately if you’ve been in a car accident. Do not wait to call 911. Do not wait to get medical care. Some of the local resources that can provide help to persons living in or near Jacksonville, Illinois, are:
- Jacksonville Memorial Hospital at 217-245-9541
- Memorial Care in Jacksonville at 217-243-0300
- Jacksonville Skilled Rehab 217-243-6451
- Jacksonville Police Department at 217-479-0257
- Springfield Clinic Urgent Care at 217-528-7541
- HSHS Medical Group at 217-875-7847
Don’t wait to contact the police after any type of car accident. It is their job to be there to support you and investigate the accident.
Determining Fault
One of the challenges you may face is determining fault. Most of the time, a police officer at the scene will try to gather as much information as possible to determine fault. This will not stop insurance companies who often seek to limit financial liability for coverage of medical bills wherever they can. That is where the team at Noll Law Office can further help you.
You can expect that the insurance company will attempt to blame you for the accident or state that your injuries were either preexisting or did not occur from the accident. The Noll Law Office’s car accident lawyers near Jacksonville, Illinois, will work with you to prove your injuries resulted from the car accident and that you are the victim.
Choosing the Best Personal Injury Lawyer for Me
After a serious car accident, there can be so much to be you’re worried about, including payment of medical bills, lost time and income from work, pain and suffering, the long-term health consequences from the accident, and more.
Choosing the best car accident lawyers is an important decision. Be sure the professional you select has experience in car accident negligence cases. You also want to be sure your attorney can make time for you and speaks openly to you. You should feel as though they have the skills and the passion to help you. Find someone local, who can meet with you when you need it. You don’t want to be driving to Chicago or St. Louis every time you need to meet with your attorney.
Learn about their:
- Experience;
- Case results;
- Dedication;
- Reputation;
- Fee structure; and
- Availability
How the Noll Law Office will Help
The team at the Noll Law Office is ready to support you through this difficult time. With a winning record of helping their clients through some of the most challenging legal situations, they want to be there for you. Their Jacksonville, Illinois car accident lawyers are ready to gather evidence and build a case for you. Don’t settle with insurance companies (or even talk to them) without having an experienced attorney by your side.
Contact the Noll Law Office today. Set up a free consultation with their legal team now. There’s nothing for you to pay unless they successfully obtain a settlement or jury verdict on your behalf. You’ll appreciate their honesty and dedication in representing you through this difficult time. Contact the Noll Law Office now to get started on your case.