Springfield, IL Personal Injury Lawyer
Attorneys for Car and Truck Accidents, Premises Liability, Dangerous Products, and Wrongful Death in Sangamon County
A serious injury can have long-lasting effects on a victim and their family. Medical bills can add up quickly, especially if an injury has caused a person to become disabled and affected their ability to work and earn an income. The attorneys of Kanoski Bresney provide legal help to injury victims, and we work to ensure that they are fully compensated for all of their damages. For a free, no-obligation consultation, contact our Springfield law office by calling 888-U-COUNT-2 or 888-826-8682.
$7 Million
Springfield Medical Malpractice
$1.1 Million
Springfield Product Liability
$800k
Springfield Residential Fire
Car Accidents
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the most common causes of injuries, and they often occur because of driver negligence. We can work to hold drivers responsible for accidents involving distracted driving, drunk driving, or failure to stop. We also assist with accidents that occur on dangerous highways or at open intersections, as well as collisions with uninsured or underinsured drivers.
Truck Accidents
Collisions with semi-trailer trucks can be incredibly dangerous, and people in other cars or trucks are likely to be seriously injured due to the large size and weight of commercial vehicles. Our lawyers can help determine whether a truck driver, trucking company, or other parties are liable for truck accidents involving speeding, driver fatigue, jackknifed trucks, or dropped cargo loads.
Medical Malpractice
Negligence by doctors, nurses, surgeons, chiropractors, or other medical professionals can cause severe, long-lasting harm to patients. These injuries may occur because of a delay in diagnosis or failure to diagnose, medication errors, infections, or a wide variety of other reasons. Birth injuries to children or mothers can affect victims and their families for a lifetime. Our attorneys can help demonstrate that injuries occurred because medical providers did not meet the proper standard of care, and we will work to make sure victims are fully compensated for their damages, including medical treatment for an injury, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
Wrongful Death
When injuries are so serious that they lead to a person's death, a victim's loved ones may struggle to pick up the pieces. Whether a wrongful death was accidental or occurred intentionally because of homicide or assault, the person or company who was responsible may be held liable. Surviving family members can receive multiple different types of damages, including compensation for the costs of medical treatment before the victim's death, the income and services the victim would have provided to their family, loss of companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and grief, sorrow, and mental anguish.
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes should be safe facilities where an elderly or disabled person can live comfortably while receiving the care and assistance they need. Unfortunately, these facilities are often understaffed, and they may fail to fully train employees or perform background checks. Patients can suffer serious injuries due to nursing home abuse and neglect, including falls, bedsores, or sexual assault.
Premises Liability
A property owner or the tenant in control of a property may be liable if a visitor is injured because of the failure to repair hazards or provide warnings about the risk of injury. Our lawyers can help victims recover compensation in cases involving slip and fall accidents, dog bites, bar fights, potholes, uneven pavement, electrical fires, swimming pools, and injuries in restaurants or malls and stores.
Farming Accidents
Accidents on farms can result in serious injuries for workers, and drivers can also be injured in collisions with farm equipment or free-roaming livestock. Our attorneys can provide representation in cases involving injuries that occurred due to grain-handling accidents, grain bin explosions, combine or harvester accidents, tractor rollovers or collisions, or ventilation violations.
Defective Products
Products that are sold to consumers should be safe to use, and instructions should be provided to inform people about how to use a product safely. Injuries may occur because of design defects, problems during the manufacturing process, or failure to warn about the risks a person may face when using a product. Our lawyers can help hold a product's manufacturer or distributor or a retailer who knowingly sold a dangerous product responsible for injuries caused to consumers. We assist with defective medical products, baby products, pharmaceutical products, tools and equipment, and parts or vehicles that were subject to motor vehicle recalls.
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I contacted Kanoski Bresney. I met with Todd and one of his associates. We talked for a better part of an hour. He took my case, and from that moment on, I was up to date on everything. He did more in two weeks than that other attorney did in three years.
- David
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After a work related injury I was dealing with resistance from an insurance company. I felt lost in a world I knew nothing about the legal world. Kanoski Bresney helped guide me to make the best decision for myself. I am incredibly grateful.
- Mariah Johnson
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Todd handled my case and I thank God for him. He was more than dedicated at getting me the settlement I deserved. He has a good heart and did more than he had to to make sure I was taken care of. Thank you so much
- Lamillia Hightower
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Show That a Person or Company Is Liable for My Injuries? In a personal injury case, you will need to show that someone owed you a duty of care to protect your safety or health, that they violated this duty of care, that this violation was the direct cause of your injuries, and that these injuries caused you to suffer damages. |
What Types of Damages Can I Receive for a Personal Injury? You may be able to receive both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages address the actual financial costs of your injury, including medical bills and the income you have lost while recovering. Non-economic damages address physical pain, emotional trauma, and other ways your life and relationships have been negatively affected. |
Is There a Time Limit for Filing a Personal Injury Claim? Illinois has a two-year statute of limitations in most personal injury cases. This means that you will need to file a claim no less than two years after the date your injury occurred. If you do not know when the injury first occurred, you must file a claim within two years after you knew or should have known about your injury. |
What if I Was Partially at Fault for an Injury? Illinois' comparative negligence laws allow you to pursue compensation if you were 50% at fault for your injuries or less. In these cases, the damages you receive will be multiplied by the other party's percentage of fault. For example, if you were 10% at fault for an injury, you can receive 90% of the total amount of damages you are awarded. |