Illinois Injury Lawyers – Sam C. Mitchell & Associates FAQ
What should I do if I have been in an accident?
If you have been in an automobile, bus, truck, tractor-trailer, or motorcycle accident, there are some initial steps you should take to protect your rights, such as the following:
- Contact the police
- Get necessary medical attention
- Get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the other drivers, vehicle owners, and potential witnesses involved
- Obtain insurance policy information from the other drivers involved
- Take photographs of the accident scene, such as the road conditions, position of the cars, damage to your vehicle, and any weather and lighting conditions
- Notify your insurance company of the accident, particularly if there was significant property damage or you had to seek medical attention
If I suffer a serious injury from an accident, are my medical expenses covered?
Illinois requires motor vehicles registered in the state to have minimum amounts of liability insurance in the following amounts:
- $20,000 in bodily injury coverage per person per accident
- $40,000 in bodily injury coverage for two ore more persons per accident
- $15,000 in property damage coverage
If your expenses exceed the policy's coverage amounts, you may be able to sue if the other driver was responsible for causing the accident. A qualified personal injury attorney can meet with you, evaluate your case, and advise you whether you should file a claim against the other driver.
Sam C. Mitchell & Associates
Illinois personal injury law firm
115 1/2 East Main Street
West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
888-899-1458
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