Granite City Personal Injury Lawyer

When you have been injured, you have a right to seek damages when the liable party has violated their duty of care and thus harmed you or caused a wrongful death to someone close to you. Personal injury attorneys take these cases and investigate them thoroughly. After they have built the strongest case possible, they negotiate with the insurance company on behalf of their client. In short, the personal injury attorney guides the victim through the process of getting the settlement that they deserve while providing support and compassion during one of the most difficult periods of their life.

Areas of Practice in Granite City, Illinois

Personal injury law is an umbrella term that encompasses different types of tort laws. But not every personal injury attorney practices in the same areas. At Hipskind & McAninch, LLC, we are proud to serve Granite City clients in the following areas.

Car Accidents

Every time drivers go on the road they take on some level of risk. After a car accident it is important to hire an attorney who can fight back against the auto insurance companies that are denying you fair compensation. 

Truck Accidents

Because of their size and the speeds, 18-wheelers travel at, truck accidents tend to lead to serious injuries. In truck accidents, a personal injury attorney needs to establish who the liable party is, which could be any number of people including:

• The driver
• The driver’s employer (the trucking company)
• The manufacturer of the truck or a part on the truck

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are often serious and can leave a victim dead or permanently scarred or disfigured for life. These cases can become complex very quickly if it is found that the motorcyclist was contributing to the accident in any way at the time when it happened. An example would be lane splitting, which is when a motorcycle rides on the white lines between either stopped cars or slow-moving traffic.

Slip And Fall

Slip and fall accidents can occur on a residential or business property. It is the job of the personal injury attorney to establish liability so that their client can get the most compensation possible for their claim. It is highly recommended that if you have been injured due to a slip and fall accident to take pictures of the area where the accident happened to use as evidence in your case.

Dram Shop

Dram shop laws are intended to reduce alcohol-related crashes by holding bartenders and establishments that sell alcohol liable for serving alcohol to a minor or a person who was clearly intoxicated and then later caused injury, death, or property damage to another person.

Nursing Home Negligence

Call us today if you need assistance in litigating against a nursing home or assisted living facility that is negligent in providing care to a loved one. Nursing home negligence is hard to detect but there are some signs that show negligence such as bedsores, falls, dehydration, and mood or personality changes.

Dog Bites

In the state of Illinois, the dog owner is liable for the full amount of the injured party’s damages, such as their medical bills from getting the bite treated. However, if the dog was provoked then the owner may not be liable.

Wrongful Death

At Hipskind & McAninch, LLC, we have recovered damages for many survivors who have unjustly lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, workplace accident, or due to a defective product. 

Why You Need A Personal Injury Attorney

Insurance companies, whether they are representing businesses who have a premises liability policy with them or individuals with an auto insurance plan, are interested in saving themselves money. The issue arises when they don’t see an injury as serious as it really is, or do not compensate a victim fairly for the pain and suffering they have endured. 

They work in insurance, so they are not doctors and they are not people who work with patients daily the way medical experts or physical therapists do. That is why personal injury attorneys employ the help of expert witnesses to testify on your behalf so that your settlement is no less than what you deserve. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to fighting for our clients! 

Frequently Asked Questions

At Hipskind & McAninch, LLC, we are committed to fighting for the rights of our clients. While we strive to provide the best help possible, no website can provide enough answers for your specific case, so give us a call to schedule your free case evaluation.

What should I do after I have been injured in an accident?

It is also important to take pictures of the road conditions and the environment. Are there bushes that cover a corner and make it hard to see? Did it rain earlier and is the street still wet? Did the accident occur at an intersection? Most people have a phone that can take pictures so if your phone is damaged in the accident, then ask a witness to take pictures. Lastly, it is important to take pictures of the injuries as well.

What are some of the most common signs of nursing home abuse?

Some people start to notice signs of nursing home neglect long after it has already started. It may take weeks or even months for a family member in a nursing home to show the signs of neglect or abuse, and a lot of times that’s due to fear of speaking out. Warning signs include:

• Unexplained falls
• Not wanting to talk in the presence of the nursing home staff
• Skin is bruised or noticeably different in color 
• Pressure sores
• Infections
• Dehydration
• Failure to provide canes, wheelchairs or walkers
• Accidentally isolating the most vulnerable residents
• Neglected basic living needs and improper hygiene