Springfield Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Attorneys Assisting With Injury Compensation and Benefits in Sangamon, Macon, Peoria, McLean, and Champaign Counties
A serious injury or illness can change someone's life forever. Medical bills can often cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, and a family may struggle to cover these costs along with other ongoing expenses, especially if an injury has led to a disability that affects the income a person is able to earn. In addition to these financial difficulties, injuries can also cause a great deal of pain and suffering of both a physical and emotional nature. In many cases, victims and their families are unsure about where to turn for help.
Fortunately, the attorneys of Kanoski Bresney have the legal experience needed to provide assistance in these cases. Whether you have been injured or lost a family member due to someone else's negligence, or you have experienced an injury or illness while working at your job, we can help you determine your legal options, including recovering compensation through a lawsuit or applying for work-related benefits. With over 40 years of experience and more than $400 million recovered on behalf of our clients, we can help you receive the financial resources you deserve.
Personal Injury Cases
Serious injuries can occur while you are on the road, at home, on someone else's property, or in a variety of other locations, and when these injuries are caused by someone else, you may be able to receive compensation through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. We can help you determine what your personal injury claim is worth, and we can explain the process of pursuing compensation for an injury. We assist with the following types of cases and more:
Car Accidents
Typically, a driver who is responsible for a car accident is liable for damages suffered by other drivers, passengers, and anyone else involved. We assist with common car accident injuries and help victims understand some common causes of car accidents. We can help recover compensation in cases involving:
- Construction Zone Accidents
- Dangerous Highways
- Distracted Drivers
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Failure to Stop
- Head-On Collisions
- Open Intersections
- Rear-End Collisions
- Rollover Accidents
- Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accidents
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
Truck Accidents
Collisions with tractor-trailer trucks and other commercial vehicles can be devastating, resulting in severe injuries for those in other vehicles. We can help hold a truck driver or trucking company responsible for truck accidents involving:
Other Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many collisions involve other people or types of vehicles, and different people or organizations may be liable in these cases. We assist with:
- ATV and Recreational Vehicle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Train Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Patients expect to receive quality medical care when visiting a doctor or hospital. Unfortunately, negligence by medical professionals can cause serious injuries and lead to long-lasting medical conditions and health concerns. We can help you understand your options in medical malpractice cases involving:
- Birth Injuries to Babies, including Cerebral Palsy and Fetal Distress
- Birth Injuries to Mothers
- Chiropractor Malpractice
- Doctor Errors
- Emergency Room Errors
- Failure To or Delay In Diagnosis
- Heart Attacks
- Infections
- Medication Errors
- Nursing Errors
- Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Negligence
Patients in nursing homes deserve to receive the care they need while being treated with respect. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence can result in injuries to residents that affect their long-term health and well-being. We can help patients and families understand their options following nursing home injuries involving:
Premises Liability
An owner or a tenant who is in control of a piece of property is required to ensure that the premises are safe for visitors. Serious injuries can occur if an owner does not correct or provide warnings about hazards that could injure people or cause them harm. We provide legal help with multiple different types of premises liability cases, including:
- Bar Fights
- College Campus Assaults and Accidents
- Contractor or Tradesman Negligence
- Daycares, Schools, and Childcare Facilities
- Dog Bites
- Electrical Fires
- Improperly Installed Appliances and Devices
- Malls and Stores
- Potholes
- Restaurants and Bars
- Landlord Negligence
- Slip, Trip, and Falls
- Uneven Pavement
- Floor Mats
- Swimming Pool Accidents
Product Liability
A manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be liable for injuries that occurred because a product was defective or because users were not provided with warnings or instructions about the safe use of a product. We provide representation in product liability cases involving multiple different types of products, including:
Severe Catastrophic Injuries
Some types of severe injuries can result in permanent disability or disfigurement, affecting a person's ability to work and causing them long-term pain and emotional distress. We can help you understand your options if you have suffered injuries such as:
Farm Accidents
Farm workers in central Illinois face multiple different types of risks when performing their jobs, and they may be able to receive compensation for injuries that occur because of the negligence of employers, coworkers, or equipment manufacturers. We can help you understand your options if you have been injured in a farm accident, including in cases involving:
- Combine Accidents
- Free-Roaming Livestock
- Grain Handling Accidents
- Grain Bin Explosions
- Tractor Accidents
- Ventilation Violations
Construction Accidents
Construction sites can be very dangerous due to the use of large equipment and heavy materials, and workers can be seriously injured in construction accidents. We provide legal help to those who are injured while performing construction work, including situations involving:
Government Liability
Different government organizations at the local, state, or federal level may be responsible for accidents and injuries. However, in cases involving government liability, certain restrictions may apply related to who can be found liable and the amount of time a victim has to pursue a claim. We have the experience needed to provide representation in these cases, including those involving:
Wrongful Death
When a person is killed because of someone's negligence or intentional actions, their surviving family members can pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. We can help families understand their options for taking legal action after a loved one's death, including in cases involving:
Workers' Compensation Benefits
People who are injured while on the job or because of the work they perform are eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits that will cover their medical expenses and address the loss of income due to a disability. We can assist with filing workers' comp claims, and we can address the denial of benefits and determine whether other forms of compensation may be available. We assist with:
- Arm and Shoulder Injuries
- Asbestos Exposure
- Back Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel
- Factory Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Mesothelioma
- Occupational Diseases
- Pre-existing Condition Aggravation
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Traumatic Injuries
- Vehicle Accidents On the Job
- Denied Claims, Arbitration, and Appeals
- Permanent and Total Disability
- Third-Party Claims
- Wage Benefits
Contact Our Champaign Accident and Injury Lawyers
Whether you were injured because someone else acted wrongly or because of the work you were performing, you deserve to receive financial compensation that will allow you and your family to recover. At Kanoski Bresney, we believe in providing respect, response, and results to injury victims. We will fight to make sure you are fully compensated for all the ways you have been affected by an injury, ensuring that you can move on from this difficult time. You can begin the process by contacting us today at 888-U-COUNT-2 or 888-826-8682 to set up a free consultation. We work with clients throughout central Illinois and the surrounding areas, including Springfield, Sangamon County, Decatur, Macon County, Champaign, Champaign County, Bloomington, McLean County, Peoria, Peoria County, Rushville, Schuyler County, Macomb, McDonough County, Pekin, Tazewell County, Quincy, and Adams County.