Christopher Provost
Chicago, Illinois
Christopher Provost - Personal Injury, Truck Wreck and Car Accident Lawyer in Chicago, IL..
Attorney Christopher Keith Provost, licensed in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois, is a fierce advocate for justice and a voice for the underrepresented. Hailing from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Christopher's inherent disposition to challenge the conventional and question the motives behind corporate decisions underscores his dedication to standing up against powerful entities. His rigorous academic journey took him to the University of Dayton, where he graduated in 2007, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2010. Not one to shy away from his convictions, Christopher holds a particular disdain for insurance corporations that prioritize profits over the well-being of policyholders and the injured. With a firm belief in genuine representation, he is unwavering in his commitment to championing the rights of those without power.
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Truck driver made an unsafe left hand turn at a stop light in front of client. As a result of the crash, client underwent surgery for a lumbar fusion. Client, a truck driver, was unable to return to work and was no longer fit to perform his job. Client had to make a change in career path and as a result, suffered a substantial loss of future income due to the physical limitations from his injuries.
Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that rear-ended another vehicle. Our client suffered a fractured neck, resulting in emergency surgery. During recovery, our client's head and neck were immobilized in a halo brace for four months post-surgery.
Client was traveling on I-85 Southbound in the right hand lane on his motorcycle. A box truck driver merged into the right lane, cutting off the client. Client ran into the back of the box truck and slid under his bike for a few hundred yards. Box Truck driver claimed our client was speeding and that client slammed into the back of the truck at a high rate of speed. A witness statement was obtained by a private investigator that refuted the Box Truck driver's theory. Further, an inspection of the box truck and the motorcycle showed there was very little damage to either from the initial impact, which corroborated that the client was not traveling at a high rate of speed. Client sustained rib fractures and thoracic fractures.
Our client was a passenger in an Uber when the accident occurred on Turner Hill Road. As they traveled in the direction of traffic, the driver of the Uber, in the left lane, was navigating around an existing accident on the road. In an attempt to avoid the collision, the driver made a sharp right turn but unfortunately made contact with the vehicles involved in the prior accident. The impact caused the Uber to flip onto its passenger side and slide across the road. Our client was seated in the rear passenger seat during this harrowing event, experiencing the shock and chaos of the situation firsthand.
Our client's journey to justice began with a devastating motor vehicle accident, necessitating a lumbar discectomy. Facing staggering medical expenses of around $30,000 and a surgery cost exceeding $50,000, the at-fault driver's insurance company offered a mere $8,426.08. This grossly insufficient amount led us to take decisive legal action against the driver.
As the case unfolded, the insurance company revealed a policy limit of just $30,000 for bodily injury liability and appointed legal defense. Undeterred, our client bravely proceeded with the essential surgery. We then escalated the matter, demanding full compensation from the insurance company, unshackled by the policy limits, citing their failure to act in the policyholder's best interest.
In a surprising twist, the insurance company, fully aware of our client's recent surgery, proposed a settlement of the $30,000 policy limit, to be divided among our client and two others injured in the incident. Recognizing this as another attempt to undermine our client's rightful claim, we rejected this offer.
Our persistence and dedication to our client's cause culminated in a landmark settlement of $179,500. This amount not only covered the lion's share of the medical expenses but also represented a significant stand against unfair insurance practices. Of this settlement, a substantial $164,500 was paid directly by the insurance company, with the remaining $15,000 sourced from the insured's policy limits. This victory underscores our commitment to fighting for our clients' rights and securing the compensation they rightfully deserve.
Our client was rear-ended by a large commercial vehicle on I-30W. Our client suffered neck and back injuries.
Our client was rear-ended by a driver who had just left a bar with friends. Our client sustained neck and back injuries. The insurance company refused to pay the policy limits. The case settled for $120,000—well over the policy limits.
Our client suffered a rear-end collision caused by a truck driver with a known pattern of tailgating in commercial vehicles. Despite clear policies requiring a clean driving record, the hiring company overlooked a recent at-fault accident that resulted in the driver's termination from previous employment. This oversight not only contravened their own stringent hiring protocols but also raised serious concerns about their commitment to road safety.
Driver was driving a family members vehicle when he struck our client causing injuries. The insurance company for the vehicle owner never disclosed that the driver had his own insurance policy. Vehicle owner's insurance made a ridiculously low offer prior to filing suit. After the lawsuit was filed, the insurance company that insured the driver called to ask what was going on. They were told that the vehicle owner's insurance would handle everything and keep them informed. Vehicle owner's insurance did not do any of that and instead put the driver and his insurance company at risk of a judgment well beyond the policy limits. Vehicle owner's insurance company had to pay for their bad faith claims handling and exposure to the driver and his insurance.
Our client was rear-ended by a large commercial bus. The impact pushed his vehicle into the vehicle in front of him. Our client suffered a serious shoulder injury that required skilled nursing assistance.
Our client was rear-ended by a drunk driver and pushed into the car in front of her. Our client sustained neck injuries.
Our client was rear-ended by a driver who fled the scene. Our client suffered back and neck injuries.
Our client was struck by a drunk driver who then fled the scene of the wreck. Our client sustained neck and back injuries.
Insurance company refused to protect it's policyholder after it received the demand for the client by trying to offer less than the at fault driver's limits of liability. After a year of litigation, depositions, and mediation, insurer for the driver paid the fair value of the case not encumbered by their insured's policy limits. This resulted in client receiving just compensation for injuries from a driver whose insurance was originally not enough to cover the harms and losses the at fault driver caused.
Liability Insurance Carrier put their insured at risk of a judgment in excess of his policy coverage when it refused to pay the policy limits of it's insured. Client had a much needed shoulder surgery from a pre-existing injury that was exacerbated from the wreck. Insurance company claimed the injury was not exacerbated and the injury required surgery before the wreck. Prior medical records showed that client was not yet a surgical candidate for his shoulder.