Personal Injury
Frequently Asked Questions
Belleville, Illinois

What does personal injury law cover?

Personal injury law protects your right to recover damages for injury and residual effects caused by someone else's negligence or behavior. The law determines responsibility in these cases to compensate personal injury victims and their families.

What should I do in the event of an accident?

See the Instructions for Accident Victims for critical steps you should take immediately after an accident to best protect your rights.

Should I hire a personal injury lawyer?

The decision whether to retain a personal injury lawyer is a personal choice that should take into account a number of different factors. If you or a loved one has sustained injury or contracted a sickness or disease as a result of someone else's negligence or wrongful behavior, contact the personal injury lawyers at Gavin Law Firm today for more information about your rights.

What will The Gavin Law Firm charge me?

Gavin Law Firm has a "no recovery, no fee" policy. That means we do not get paid unless you make a recovery. After a free initial personal injury consultation, the personal injury lawyers at Gavin Law Firm will help you decide the best possible course of legal action to recover your losses.

How can I best communicate with insurance companies?

The principal goal of an insurance company in the claims process is to close the claim with as little cost to the insurance company as possible. Gavin Law Firm personal injury lawyers can help you through the claims process for the best possible recovery of loss associated with medical bills, lost wages, disability, pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of quality of life, or death of a loved one.

In what areas of personal injury law does Gavin Law Firm focus its practice?

Click on the links provided for more information on some types of legal actions handled by Gavin Law Firm:

Where are the Gavin Law Firm personal injury lawyers licensed to practice law?

Mr. Gavin is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Missouri, the United States Court of Appeals Seventh and Eighth Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of Illinois, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Our personal injury lawyers serve clients throughout Illinois and Missouri, including the cities of Belleville, Edwardsville, and Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri. Click on About Us for more information.

Have you ever received any honors or been published?

Yes.  Click on Published Articles and About Us for more about published works and background information on the associates at Gavin Law Firm.

Do you have any references?

Yes.  Please Contact Us for a detailed list of professional references.

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