The United States is a country built by immigrants. From the first Europeans to settle here up until the present time, this country has been built by the energy and strength of those coming to this country looking for a new and better life. So it remains today. Some of the most back-breaking and hazardous jobs are done by immigrants.
In Illinois any person is entitled to file a lawsuit in the Circuit Court regardless of their citizenship status. There is nothing prohibiting a undocumented person from bringing a lawsuit based upon another person’s negligence It is understandable that someone that is insecure about their residency status might not want to bring a claim for their injuries. If you are in this country on a tourist visa or as a student or here without proper documentation, you can hire an attorney and pursue a claim. Anyone injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or company needs to know they have the right to hire an attorney and pursue a claim for their damages.
The injury attorneys at Nilson, Stookal, Gleason & Caputo, Ltd. are proud to have represented and continue to represent clients who have come to the USA from all around the world. Most of our experienced and courteous staff members speak both Spanish and English. It is our desire to do our best to have our Spanish-speaking clients comfortable when communicating with our lawyers about their cases.
It is important to further note that anyone hurt while on the job also has the right to bring a claim against his or her employer at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. My partner Marc B. Stookal has handled cases on behalf of injured workers for 30 years. His training and experience benefits all of his clients with workers compensation cases.
Don’t take your case to a lawyer just because he speaks Spanish. Bring your case to an office with experienced and knowledgeable trial attorneys who have the services of an interpreter always available.
