After a serious car accident, navigating a lawsuit for compensation can be overwhelming. However, with the guidance of experienced Illinois car accident attorneys at Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC, you can be assured that you have a team of experienced, aggressive attorneys who take your case seriously and have the professional tools and resources to pursue the compensation you deserve for both economic and noneconomic damages.
Determining Car Accident Fault
In Illinois, fault in a car accident is a critical factor in determining liability for damages. Fault is established by proving negligence in a series of steps:
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Duty of care: Another party had a duty of care to you. For example, a car driver has a duty of care to drive at a legal speed and stop at red lights and stop signs.
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Breach: That driver breached the duty of care by, for instance, running a red light and rear-ending your car.