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At Conboy Law, our Chicago SUV Accidents Lawyer team helps people hurt in SUV crashes every day in our city. Each year, Cook County sees hundreds of SUV accidents that harm victims badly. These big vehicles tip over more easily and hurt people worse when they crash.
After an SUV crash, bills pile up fast. You may receive persistent calls from insurance companies. Pain makes each day hard. Our car accident lawyers have helped many hurt people get money for their injuries, broken cars, and stress. Let us handle your case while you heal.
When you pick Conboy Law for your SUV accident case, you get a personal injury law firm that truly cares about you. Our auto accident attorneys have won many Chicago car accident cases involving SUVs throughout Cook County. We build strong accident claims that make insurance companies take notice.
Our team brings extensive experience to your case. We start by carefully examining the accident scene and gathering accident evidence, then push hard when dealing with the fault party’s auto insurance company. We document all your losses—both economic damages like medical expenses and intangible non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
Many injury lawyers rush to settle cases quickly. We don’t. We prepare every personal injury lawsuit as if it will go to trial. This approach often leads to fair settlement offers without court battles. However, if insurance adjusters fail to provide an equitable settlement, our seasoned car accident attorneys are prepared to present your legitimate claim in front of a judge and jury.
SUVs create special dangers on Chicago roads. Their size and design make crashes much worse when they happen. Let’s look at why these motor vehicle accidents often cause such severe injuries and lead to complex accident injury claims.
SUVs are built unlike cars, which makes them more risky in crashes. They sit up higher so they can flip over when turning fast or when bad drivers hit them. When an SUV rolls, the roof can smash in and cause head injuries or hurt your spine. These injuries can ruin your life.
SUVs weigh more than cars. When an SUV hits a small car, people in the car get hurt worse just because of size. Even at low speeds under the limit, the weight makes what could be a small bump into a bad crash with big injuries.
Chicago’s streets create extra problems for SUVs. Our narrow roads weren’t built for big cars, so crashes happen more. Parking in tight spots is hard for SUV drivers.
Sitting up high in an SUV means drivers can’t see people walking or biking nearby. This is risky in busy Chicago areas with lots of people and bikes. When SUV drivers miss checking their blind spots, they hit people walking or on bikes. These crashes often break bones, hurt organs, or even kill people.
Our personal injury attorneys see certain causes of SUV crashes over and over. Understanding these frequent issues allows us to craft stronger claims and advocate for the highest compensation you’re entitled to receive.
SUVs that roll over cause the worst crashes we see. Even with better safety in new models, many SUVs still flip too easily when turning fast. When roofs are weak, they can crush people inside and cause deadly harm.
Car makers have been sued many times for bad SUV designs. Problems with how they balance, tire issues, or gas tanks that leak in crashes can make things worse. Our lawyers work with experts who study crashes to find these flaws and make companies pay for their mistakes.
Chicago’s busy roads need your full focus, most of all in big SUVs. Sadly, drivers on cell phones cause many crashes we deal with, often at busy crossroads and on fast roads. A driver who texts for just five seconds goes the length of a football field without looking up—plenty of time to crash.
New SUVs have big touch screens that take eyes off the road. These cause many rear-end crashes when cars slow down fast. Our lawyers check phone records and car data to show the other driver wasn’t paying attention. We also handle many drunk driving crashes where bad drivers lose control of their big SUVs.
Chicago winters hurt cars badly, and poorly kept SUVs become very risky. Smooth, worn-out tires on ice spell trouble, most of all in tall SUVs. When owners skip basic tire care, they put everyone in danger.
Bad brakes cause many crashes, too. SUVs need more room to stop than small cars. With worn brakes, they need even more. Our team works with experts who can prove how bad car care caused your crash. This makes your case stronger against careless drivers.
Finding who’s to blame for an SUV crash takes good detective work and legal smarts. Illinois uses rules that measure fault on a 0-100 scale. This means your money might be cut by how much you were at fault. Our lawyers work to lower your share of blame while putting more fault on others—like the other driver, truck drivers in big rig crashes, or other groups at fault.
Many SUV crashes involve more than just drivers. If the person who hit you was working, their boss might also be to blame. This happens a lot with work cars or business SUVs.
We also check if bad roads or broken traffic lights helped cause your crash. If a driver ran a red light because the signal was broken, the city that should fix that light might owe you money, too. Our team finds all the groups who should pay for your injuries.
Some SUV crashes happen not from bad driving but from car defects. Airbags that don’t work, seat belts that break, or systems that fail can all make crashes worse. These cases are about product problems, not just bad driving.
We also checked if the SUV kept people safe in the crash like it should. SUVs should be built to handle hits and protect people inside. When they don’t because of design flaws, we can sue the maker. We use experts who know about car design to help win these complex cases.
Injuries from SUV crashes are worse than those from normal car crashes. Our lawyers have helped people with many kinds of bad injuries get money for care now and in the future.
When SUVs roll over, people inside often hurt their heads. The hard motion can cause brain injuries, from mild ones to bad brain damage. These injuries may need care for years and can change your whole life.
Back and neck injuries happen a lot in SUV rollovers, too. The force can break bones in your spine or hurt the spinal cord, sometimes causing paralysis. Victims may need care for life, changes to their homes like ramps, and special tools. Our lawyers work with doctors to show just how bad these injuries are and how they’ll hurt your future.
When SUVs hit people walking, the results are often deadly. The tall front of SUVs hits people at chest or head level, not just legs like small cars do. This makes deadly crashes more likely, most of all for kids who drivers may not see at all.
Inside bleeding and organ damage happen often, needing fast surgery. Broken bones, especially when they stick out through the skin, need surgery and long therapy. Our lawyers bring in doctors to fully show these bad injuries and get you money for care now and later.
If you got hurt in an SUV crash, Illinois law lets you ask for several kinds of money. Our car accident lawyers will help find all ways to get you paid to keep you stable during this hard time.
After a bad SUV crash, medical bills pile up fast. ER visits, surgeries, doctor visits, and drugs can crush you with costs. We fight to make sure your settlement pays for all these crash-related bills.
For many hurt people, medical care goes on long after first treatment. You might need ongoing therapy, more surgeries, or long-term help. Some injuries need home changes like ramps or lifts. Our lawyers work with doctors to figure out these future costs and add them to your claim so you don’t face big bills years later.
When crash injuries keep you from work, money problems grow fast. We help track all lost wages from missed work days, including sick time and vacation days you used while healing. Your payment should cover all these money troubles.
Many bad injuries like broken bones or inside injuries leave lasting limits that stop your normal life. If you can’t do the same job or must work less due to a bad injury, the lost money over your life can be huge. Our car crash lawyers work with job experts and money experts to add up these long-term losses and fight for top payment.
Beyond lost money, SUV crash victims often face real pain and mental stress. Illinois law counts these hard-to-measure losses as real. While no money truly fixes your pain, these payments show how the crash hurt your life quality.
The mental harm from a bad crash may include worry, sadness, or trauma stress. Many hurt people lose joy when they can’t do things they once loved. You may also get money for harm to your marriage when injuries hurt your bond with your spouse. Our lawyers know how to show these unseen losses to get you fair payment.
Trying to handle an automobile accident claim without legal advice puts you at a major disadvantage. Insurance company adjusters have teams working to pay you as little as possible, sometimes even issuing a denial of liability. Our accident law firm levels the playing field and fights for what you truly deserve.
We start by investigating your accident thoroughly. This includes collecting witness statements, reviewing the accident report, seeking video footage, and documenting the accident scene—even checking if hazard lights were properly used or if someone had a flat tire. For complex liability issues, we bring in accident reconstruction experts who can scientifically establish how the crash happened and the actual percentage of fault.
Our personal injury lawyers manage all conversations with insurance companies. This stops them from twisting your words against you or doubting your responsibility. We gather medical records and build complete documentation of your injuries and emotional harm, including expert witness testimony when needed. This thorough approach to the claims process builds a strong foundation for your case.
We keep you informed throughout the legal process. We explain your options clearly, whether that means accepting a settlement agreement or taking your accident lawsuit to trial. Our law offices have a strong track record of securing favorable outcomes for the injured party, and our goal is always to get you fair compensation while reducing your stress during this difficult time.
In Illinois, you usually have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim, including SUV accidents. For property damage only, you have five years. But some cases have shorter deadlines. If your claim involves a government entity, you might have just one year. We suggest calling our office as soon as possible after your accident to make sure all deadlines are met.
Illinois uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% rule. This means you can still get money as long as you’re not more than 50% responsible for the crash. However, your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. If you’re found 20% at fault for a crash with total damages of $100,000, you could get $80,000. Our attorneys work to minimize your percentage of fault through careful investigation and strong advocacy.
Each motor vehicle accident case is different, and the value depends on many factors: the severity of your injuries, your total medical expenses, lost income, permanent disabilities, and how the crash has changed your enjoyment of life. Insurance coverage limits may also affect what you can recover. Some cases may even qualify for punitive damages if they involve drunk drivers or extreme negligence.
Different rules may apply to cases involving uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage. During your free consultation, our accident injury lawyers can give you a preliminary assessment based on our record of success with similar cases. Still, a detailed valuation of your auto accident claim requires a thorough investigation of all aspects of your situation.
Most SUV accident claims settle without a trial, but we prepare every case as if it will go before a judge and jury. This thorough approach often leads to better settlement offers. If the insurance company won’t offer fair compensation, we’re ready to take your case to court. Our experienced trial lawyers have won many cases in Cook County courtrooms.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an SUV accident in Chicago or anywhere in Cook County, don’t wait to get legal help. The statute of limitations deadline applies to your case, and the sooner we start investigating, the better we can protect your rights and preserve crucial accident evidence.
At Conboy Law, we offer free consultations to discuss your case and explain your legal options. There are no upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses—we only get paid when we win financial compensation for you. Our combined experience in personal injury laws and handling motor vehicle accident cases gives us the skills to tackle even the most complex situations, whether they involve intersection accidents, highway accidents, head-on collisions, or rear-end crash scenarios.
We also handle cases involving bicycle accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents with the same level of care and expertise. Even if you were involved in a hit-and-run accident or were injured near Cicero Avenue, we can help.
Contact our accident attorneys today or fill out our online form to schedule your free case review. Let our experienced auto accident lawyers today fight for the maximum compensation you deserve while you focus on your medical care and recovery.
Joseph M. Conboy, founder of Conboy Law, represents victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, securing numerous multi-million-dollar results. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019–2022), he is a member of the American Association for Justice and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Conboy earned his J.D. from DePaul University and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado.
If you or a loved one has been injured, don’t hesitate to contact our injury attorneys today!
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