Aurora Injury Lawyer

Aurora Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury through no fault of your own, you may qualify for financial compensation.

Reach out to an Aurora personal injury lawyer at TorHoerman Law today to determine your lawsuit eligibility.

Find out how we can help you.

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About Aurora, Illinois

Sitting west of Naperville and straddling the Fox River, Aurora is one of Illinois’s largest suburbs.

The city sports a population of 200,000 which places it between Chicago and Rockford in terms of size.

Aurora’s geography is unique as it touches four counties: Will, Kendall, Kane, and DuPage.

As a result, the town is run by a collection of local governments.

These governments are used to dealing with accidents and emergencies in Aurora.

If you get hurt in the area, consider reaching out to an Aurora personal injury lawyer.

Given the size of the city, it’s no surprise that residents can suffer any kind of injury.

Whether it’s an assault, a slip, and fall, a car accident, or even a dog bite, there are plenty of resources that can be useful in the recovery process.

A personal injury lawyer is especially useful for those who were injured at the fault of others.

They can assess exactly how an injury happened and, ideally, win the victim a sum of money by filing a lawsuit or settling out of court.

On this page, you’ll learn about why it might be a good idea to call a lawyer.

What is Personal Injury?

The Nolo Plain-English Law Dictionary defines personal injury as:

“An injury not to property, but to the body, mind, or emotions.

For example, if you slip and fall on a banana peel in a grocery store, personal injury covers any actual physical harm (broken leg and bruises) you suffered in the fall as well as the humiliation of falling in public, but not the harm of shattering your watch.”

Personal injury covers a range of legal cases.

This includes injuries due to medical malpractice, another person’s negligence (a car accident, for example), premise and product liability, and even assault and battery.

For a list of potential personal injury cases, visit the TorHoerman Personal Injury Page.

 

How Common are Personal Injuries in Aurora?

Personal injury cases are common in Aurora, DuPage County, Kane County, Kendall County, Will County, and the state of Illinois.

  • There were 914 fatal motor vehicle accidents and 998 total deaths on Illinois public roadways in 2015.
  •  The frequency of Illinois vehicle accidents increased by 5.5 percent in 2015. The frequency of Illinois vehicle accident injuries increased by 7.6 percent.
  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois had 163 fatal work injuries in 2017.
  • The most common U.S. medical malpractice cases are delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose, and complications from surgeries and treatments.
  • 9.2 million people in the U.S. received treatment for fall-related injuries in nursing homes in 2016.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the U.S. there are 39.5 million physician office visits and 29.2 million emergency department visits relating to unintentional injuries.

 

Safety and Transportation in Aurora, IL: What’s The Best Way To Get Around in Aurora, IL?

To get around Aurora, visitors often travel using Pace Buses, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway system, or their own personal vehicles.

The railway will even take passengers to Chicago.

The highways that run through Aurora are Highway 25, Highway 31, and Highway 34.

Highway 88 borders the city and leads to Chicago.

Highway 34 will take you into Naperville.

As there are many highways and other large roads running through Aurora, traffic accidents remain a common occurrence.

If you suffer a car or truck accident, it’s a good idea to call an Aurora personal injury lawyer to learn how you can get paid.

 

Aurora, Illinois Emergency Resources

In the event of an emergency, it’s usually best for you to call 911.

An operator will walk you through the safest steps to take and can send medical personnel to the scene.

Here are some emergency resources you may find useful:

Hospitals. This includes the AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center, Copley Memorial Hospital, and Rush-Copley Convenient Care.

Police departments. Located at 1200 E Indian Trail Rd and 200 S Lincolnway St.

Aurora City Hall. Found at 44 E Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60505.

Aurora Fire Department. Put out a fire at 75 N Broadway.

How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help?

Hiring an experienced, successful personal injury lawyer can make a huge difference after your injury.

They will work to ensure your case is as strong as possible so you can focus on your physical and mental recovery.

Damages they will help recover include:

  • Lost or reduced wages
  • Medical bills
  • Repair costs (for example, bills for damages from a car, truck, or motorcycle accident)
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental and/or emotional distress
  • Loss of consortium
  • Punitive damages

 

Hiring an Aurora Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve never contacted a lawyer before, you may be curious as to what the civil lawsuit process will look like.

Let’s go through it in simple terms.

When you call a lawyer, they’ll ask you some questions about what happened and what you’re trying to achieve.

By getting information from you, they can start to gather evidence, assess damages, and figure out who caused your injury.

If everything goes as planned, your lawyer will either win you money out of court or file a lawsuit.

This will likely be a wrongful death lawsuit if anybody was killed.

If your case goes to trial, your side will argue that someone else caused your injury and that you should receive compensation for it.

It’s up to the court to determine how the compensation should work and whether or not you should receive money.

 

What to Expect When You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Personal injury lawsuits vary on a case-by-case basis.

Claims can cover negligence, intentional wrongs, or strict liability.

While every case is unique, there are certain steps injury and accident victims can expect to take for any personal injury lawsuit.

Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer

Seek out a personal injury attorney who is experienced and has a successful case record.

Do not expect that every attorney will accept your case, so give yourself time for research and questions.

Know that Illinois’ Statute of Limitations gives you a two-year window to file personal injury claims before they expire.

Litigation Discovery

After you have a personal injury attorney working for you, the process of litigation discovery will begin.

Your attorney will work to assess damages and collect all relevant evidence, documents, and witness testimonies.

These will all be used to help prove liability.

Resolving Your Case

After reviewing your case and collecting sufficient evidence, your lawyer will decide whether or not to pursue a lawsuit.

Your attorney will determine if there is potential for settlement and if the case involves compensatory or punitive damages.

Some cases are solved outside of court when all parties agree upon a settlement.

If a settlement is not agreed upon, the case could go to trial.

Visit the TorHoerman Civil Lawsuit Process Page for an in-depth explanation.

 

TorHoerman Law - Your Aurora Personal Injury Law Firm

Are you ready to make a change after your injury? It’s time to call someone who knows the system, and that’s TorHoerman Law.

TorHoerman is a group of experienced personal injury attorneys serving Aurora and the Chicagoland area.

With over $4 billion in verdicts and negotiated settlements, TorHoerman has a reputation for standing up for the rights of those injured to no fault of their own.

Call 1-888-508-6752 and an Aurora personal injury lawyer will give you their initial thoughts for free.

You may also use the chatbot below for an instant online case consultation that is free of charge.

 

Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “2019 Aurora Area Go Guide.” Issuu, 9 May 2019, issuu.com/enjoyaurora/docs/2019_aurora_area_go_guide_reader_9b6af9f3bce8a2

“FastStats – Accidents or Unintentional Injuries.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 Jan. 2017, www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/accidental-injury.htm

“Gallium Facts.” Math, SoftSchools, 2020, www.softschools.com/facts/periodic_table/gallium_facts/207/

Torp, Kimberly. “History of Aurora, Illinois.” Genealogy Trails, 2019, genealogytrails.com/ill/kane/aurora.html

United States Census Bureau. “U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Aurora City, Illinois.” Census.gov, 1 July 2019, www.census.gov/quickfacts/auroracityillinois

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RESULTS

More Than $4 Billion Awarded in Verdicts & Negotiated Settlements

$2.4
BILLION

ACTOS INJURY LAWSUIT
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$1.5
BILLION

SYNGENTA CORN LAWSUIT
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

$650
MILLION

PRADAXA INJURY LAWSUIT
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$103.8
MILLION

COX-2 INHIBITORS INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$20
MILLION

TOXIC TORT INJURY
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

$16.05
MILLION

ANTIDEPRESSANT INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$14.8
MILLION

ANTY-PSYCHOTIC DRUG INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$12.4
MILLION

BIRTH CONTROL BLOOD CLOT
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$11.9
MILLION

HORMONE REPLACEMENT INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$8
MILLION

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$4.6
MILLION

BLOATING DRUG INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$4
MILLION

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AT DAYCARE
PERSONAL INJURY

$3.4
MILLION

HEART SURGERY DRUG INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$2.9
MILLION

SGLT-2 INHIBITOR INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$2.8
MILLION

DEFECTIVE HEART DEVICE INJURY
MEDICAL DEVICE

$2.6
MILLION

POPCORN LUNG INJURY
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

$1.9
MILLION

TYPE 2 DIABETES DRUG INJURY
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$1.65
MILLION

POWER MORCELLATORS INJURY
MEDICAL DEVICE

$1.5
MILLION

CAR ACCIDENT
PERSONAL INJURY

$900
THOUSAND

DEFECTIVE HIP REPLACEMENT
MEDICAL DEVICE

$800
THOUSAND

DAYCARE INJURY
PERSONAL INJURY

$403
THOUSAND

FLUOROQUINOLONES TENDON RUPTURE
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

$300
THOUSAND

SLIP AND FALL
PERSONAL INJURY

$200
THOUSAND

DEFECTIVE HIP LAWSUIT
MEDICAL DEVICE

$150
THOUSAND

PHARMACEUTICAL MALPRACTICE INJURY
PERSONAL INJURY

$100
THOUSAND

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
PERSONAL INJURY

$100
THOUSAND

ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SHOULDER INJURY
PERSONAL INJURY

$100
THOUSAND

AUTO ACCIDENT
PERSONAL INJURY

$100
THOUSAND

DOG BITE INJURY
PERSONAL INJURY

$60
THOUSAND

SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT
PERSONAL INJURY

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