Transportation Accidents

Chicago Transportation Accident Lawyers

The personal injury lawyers of Chicago, Illinois-based Lane & Lane, LLC have helped thousands of clients with various forms of transportation accidents. We meet with potential clients free of charge, and if they have a case, we do all alter work on contingency, charging no attorneys' fees unless and until a verdict or settlement is reached.

Our practice encompasses:

Traffic Accidents: With work commutes, errands, and leisurely drives, many of us spend hours on the road, making traffic accidents unavoidable. A large percentage of these auto accidents are minor fender-benders, but many more cause serious personal injury and even death. Truck collisions and motorcycle crashes can also be especially dangerous. Driver distraction, negligence, and reckless driving are among the culprits for such accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident, we can help. Please contact the auto accident attorneys at Lane & Lane, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, today.

Mass Transit : All “common carriers,” such as airlines, commuter bus lines, trains, taxicabs, limousines, and even elevators and escalators must provide safe transportation. If they fail to do so, and an injury results, they can be liable for damages. In our home city of Chicago, the CTA, RTA, Metra, and Amtrak are held to strict safety standards; but like all public transportation entities, they employ their own experienced investigators and attorneys. Thus anyone hoping to prevail in litigation against a mass transit company must hire experienced lawyers. Contact us to get Lane & Lane, LLC's 90 combined years of experience to work for you.

Plane Crashes and other Aviation Accidents : Injuries in aviation accidents can result from everything from pilot or air traffic control errors to defects in the planes construction maintance or design and even as a result of shifting baggage during a flight. Such cases are more common than many people realize, but few personal injury lawyers have the experience and resources to take on such cases. They often involve interstate and international issues, and involve going against large companies and their expensive attorneys. As one of the leading small personal injury firms in the nation, Lane & Lane, LLC can handle airplane accident litigation from inception to conclusion. Contact us to learn more.

Railroad Accidents: Unlike most other employers, railroad corporations do not offer their employees workers' compensation if they are injured on the job. Rather, injured railroad employees' needs are met by the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA), which was passed in 1908 to protect railroad workers who sustain injuries. Under FELA, a worker may sue his or her employers if the corporation's negligence in any way contributed to the injury. If you are a railroad worker who has been injured on the job, you may be eligible for compensation under FELA. Please contact our Chicago railroad crossing lawyers today to find out more.

Shipping Accidents: The boats and vessels that transport goods and other essential cargo are critical to the success of maritime industries. However, when accidents occur - ships collide, run aground, etc. - passengers, sailors, and others can suffer serious injury.

Federal and state legislation is intended to protect victims of shipping accidents. The companies that manufacture these shipping boats have a responsibility to ensure that their ships are safe and their drivers are competent. If you have been injured in a shipping accident, please contact our firm today. The attorneys at Lane & Lane, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, have experience in this area of law and may be able to help you receive fair compensation.

The Jones Act and Maritime Worker Injuries: Offshore workers are protected by the Jones Act, which provides compensation for maritime workers who are injured on the job, either on or near the water. The injuries suffered must have occurred on vessels not permanently attached to the ocean floor, such as an offshore oil rig or a sailboat.

Typically, these cases involve those who work on tugboats, semi-submersible drilling rigs, fishing boats, barges, ships, or supply ships. Seaman, harbor pilots, oil workers, helicopter pilots, and sailing instructors may also qualify. The Jones Act, while it does compensate the injured, is not a workers' compensation plan. Generally, it provides much higher cash settlements. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured on a seagoing vessel, please contact the personal injury attorneys at Lane & Lane, LLC.

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If you have been injured in an auto accident or truck accident, our attorneys in Chicago, Illinois, can help you receive the compensation you need to focus on recovery. Contact Lane & Lane, LLC today to schedule a free consultation.