Kane County, IL Car Accident Attorneys

Injury Lawyers Serving Kane County and the Fox Valley

As a Kane County car accident attorney practicing in the Fox Valley region, injury attorney John J. Malm is focused on helping individuals and families who have suffered an injury or loss due to a car accident, whether by seeking to maximize insurance settlements or to file lawsuits in the Kane County Circuit Court to recover monetary damages for injuries suffered as a result of a motor vehicle accident, car accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident or bike accident.

An injury claim or lawsuit in Kane County may arise due to a car accident or motor vehicle accident resulting from driver carelessness or negligence. Evidence of negligence can be shown by driver distraction, improper use of a cell phone or “texting”, unsafe driving inside a construction zone, improper or unsafe lane usage, failure to yield the right of way, traveling at excessive speed, driving too fast for conditions, failing to obey a traffic control device, roadway or pavement defects, visual obstructions on or near the roadway, missing or defective signage or traffic control devices, improper road maintenance, and weather-related conditions may be introduced to show that the striking motorist was careless or negligent. Throughout Kane County, such occurrences have been documented to cause rear-end, head-on, side-impact, and intersection collisions. In some instances, tire failure, brake failure, or improper maintenance, as well as other product defects contribute to the cause of such accidents. In some instances, driver intoxication or DUI may also be a contributing factor. The specific causes and contributing causes of Kane County accidents are documented in the Illinois Crash Report accompanying each documented collision. A copy of the Illinois Traffic Crash Report can be obtained by submitting a request, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, to the investigating police department or agency and submitting the required fee (usually $5.00 to $10.00 each).

Our Kane County law firm, with a convenient location in St. Charles, is ready to investigate injury cases, and we will do whatever is reasonably necessary to pursue your injury claim and preserve your legal rights after a motor vehicle collision or car accident occurring on local Illinois roadways in Kane County, including:

• Illinois expressways I-88 (Reagan tollway) and I-90;
• Illinois roadways including Illinois Route 19, Illinois Route 25, Illinois Route 31, Illinois Route 34 (Ogden Avenue), Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road), Illinois Route 47, Illinois Route 56 (Butterfield Road), Illinois Route 58, Illinois Route 62, Illinois Route 64 (North Avenue), Illinois Route 68 and Illinois Route 72 (Higgins);
• Kane County roads such as Algonquin Road, Bateman Road, Big Timber Road, Bilter Road, Bliss Road, Bolcum Road, Bunker Road, Burlington Road, Campton Hills Road, Cherry Lane, Church Road, Country Club Road, Dean Street, Deer Path Road, Danker Road, Dunkin Avenue, Dunham Road, Fabyan Parkway, Farnsworth Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Galena Boulevard, Garfield Road, Giese Road, Hankes Road, Hill Avenue, Huntley Road, Indian Trail Road, Kaneville Road, Kautz Road, Kesslinger Road, La Fox Road, Lake Cook Road, McKee Street, Meridith Road, Mitchell Road, Miner Road, Nelson Road, New York Street, Oak Street, Percy Road, Pine Street, Plank Road, Prairie Street, Ray Dant Road, Randall Road, Raymond Road, Russell Road, Scott Road, Seavey Road, Sleepy Hollow Road, Smith Road, Mooseheart Road, Water Road, Stevens Road, Thomas Road, Wagner Road, Wasco Road, Wheeler Road and Wilson Street.

Most Kane County car accident claims or injury cases can be settled out of court without the necessity of filing a lawsuit. In some cases, a claim or lawsuit is filed in the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Kane County, located at 100 South Third Street in Geneva, Illinois. The Kane County Courthouse serves the communities of Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Burlington, Campton Hills, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, Kaneville, Lily Lake, Maple Park, Middlebury, Montgomery, North Aurora, Prestbury, St. Charles, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin, Sugar Grove, Virgil and West Dundee.

Kane County Courts

The local courts of Kane County are a vital part of the community’s legal system, with various branches serving specific legal needs. The Kane County Courthouse at 100 S. Third Street in Geneva primarily handles civil cases and appeals. The Kane County Judicial Center, located at 37W777 Route 38 in St. Charles, serves as the main courthouse for personal injury, criminal, and family law matters. The Kane County Branch Court at 530 S. Randall Road and the Aurora Branch Court at 1200 East Indian Trail Road handle smaller matters such as traffic violations and misdemeanors. The Elgin Branch Court, located at 150 Dexter Court, serves the northern part of Kane County. Additionally, appeals from Kane County cases are heard in the Illinois Second District Appellate Court located in Elgin, Illinois, providing residents access to a higher level of legal review. At John J. Malm & Associates, we have extensive experience navigating the local court system, ensuring that our clients receive skilled representation at every stage of their case.

To learn how you may be able to obtain a settlement for your injury case, contact Kane County accident attorney John J. Malm and receive a free, no-obligation consultation. You can reach our Kane County office, conveniently located in St. Charles, Illinois, at 630-524-2323.