Mahoney & Mahoney LLC

About Mahoney & Mahoney LLC

A personal injury attorney in Freeport, Illinois

Injuries are usually followed by pain, emotional trauma, exhaustion, stress, and financial difficulties. For many accident victims, these difficulties seem insurmountable. And that's before you consider the added difficulty of constructing, filing, and defending a personal injury claim in Freeport, Illinois.

Unfortunately, you will almost certainly need to file a successful personal injury claim to receive compensation for all of your losses. After all, the negligent party and insurer aren't going to pay you just because you asked for it.

You may require the assistance of a Freeport personal injury lawyer during this difficult time. The attorneys at Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC are eager to share their experience and knowledge with you. We are more than willing to take on — and win — your claim.

Follow the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations.

If you have decided to proceed with a personal injury claim, we must file it as soon as possible. You only have two years in Illinois to file. That period begins on the date of the accident or on the date you were diagnosed with an injury caused directly by the accident.

If we need to use a government-run entity, such as a local road authority, this time is cut in half to just one year.

That may appear to be enough time to gather evidence, determine fault, negotiate with the insurance company, and calculate the value of your claim. But the truth is that doing those things takes time. When your days are filled with therapy, healthcare, and other recovery activities, two years can fly by.

If we do not file your claim within two years, you will be barred from recovering your losses.

Evidence in Support of Your Injury Claim

There are numerous steps to take to win your claim. One of the most important is demonstrating the liable party's negligence. We can do this by gathering evidence that the actions of the at-fault party directly caused your accident and injuries.

Among the most compelling evidence are:

• photos and videos of the incident
• witness statements
• expert opinions on the details of the case
• police reports
• manufacturer safety inspection reports
• medical documentation of your injuries

We'll use this evidence to demonstrate the accident's impact on your life as well as the defendant's negligence. For example, the average safe driver understands better than to text and driving. So, if you were in a car accident caused by a texting and driving driver, they should be held accountable.