My jurisdiction is: Chicago Illinois/US
This past Thursday morning 4/16 my mother who is 71 was legally walking across an intersection @ 630am. A van tried to make a hasty left turn and side swiped her, knocking her down hard onto the pavement. He stopped, police were called , he was ticketed,she went to hospital and was released w/minor cuts and bruises. I dont know what long term effects this will have on her but she will be seeing a family doctor asap.I believe we should sue this man for his reckless driving. My gosh he could have killed her.His license was expired as well so i assume he was arrested. My mom lives on a fixed income ,social security etc. so she cannot afford the hospital visits, meds.
How do i go about finding a proper atty. What might we possibly sue for? Thank you all for any help!!
This past Thursday morning 4/16 my mother who is 71 was legally walking across an intersection @ 630am. A van tried to make a hasty left turn and side swiped her, knocking her down hard onto the pavement. He stopped, police were called , he was ticketed,she went to hospital and was released w/minor cuts and bruises. I dont know what long term effects this will have on her but she will be seeing a family doctor asap.I believe we should sue this man for his reckless driving. My gosh he could have killed her.His license was expired as well so i assume he was arrested. My mom lives on a fixed income ,social security etc. so she cannot afford the hospital visits, meds.
How do i go about finding a proper atty. What might we possibly sue for? Thank you all for any help!!
