Arlington Heights Injury Lawyer

TorHoerman Law is an experienced group of personal injury lawyers serving Arlington Heights, IL, and the greater Chicago area.

With over $3 billion in successful settlements and verdicts, TorHoerman has a reputation for fighting for the rights of those injured by no fault of their own.

Visit our website at TorHoerman Law to learn more about our law offices and legal services.

What is Considered a Personal Injury?

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

“An injury not to property, but 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 encompasses a variety of legal situations.

This includes injuries sustained from another person’s negligence (for example, an automobile accident), medical malpractice, premise liability, product liability, and assault and battery.

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

Personal injury cases are common in Arlington Heights, Cook County, the greater Chicago area, and the state of Illinois.

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

Working with an experienced personal injury attorney can have a positive impact on your mental, physical, and financial well-being.

A successful personal injury lawyer will work with you and your insurance company to ensure that you receive full compensation for all damages you suffered from your injuries.

Damages can cover:

• Reduced or lost 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 and other compensatory damages

If you were in an accident and suffered from a personal injury in Arlington Heights, it’s crucial that you contact the appropriate emergency services department and that you seek out quality medical care and treatment.

For the steps on what to do in specific personal injury cases, visit TorHoerman’s Personal Injury Page.

Arlington Heights Emergency & Non-Emergency Services

All Arlington Heights Emergencies & Ambulances — 911

Cook County Sheriff — 312-603-6444

Arlington Heights Police Department (non-emergency) — 847-368-5300

Arlington Heights Fire Department Fire (non-emergency) — 847-368-5794

IDOT Roadside Emergencies –*999

Hospitals near Arlington Heights, Illinois

NCH Northwest Community Hospital  —  Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005— 847-618-1000

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Outpatient Center  —  Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005 — 312-227-5410  

Busse Center for Specialty Medicine—  Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005 — 847-618-1000

NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital  —  Glenview, Illinois, 60026 — 847-657-5800

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center  —  Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007 — 847-437-5500

If you suffered from an injury, damages, or loss of well-being due to no fault of your own, you might be eligible for a personal injury lawsuit.

Personal injury lawsuits vary case by case, but you can expect to take the following steps:

Hiring an Arlington Heights Personal Injury Attorney

Be mindful of Illinois’ Statute of Limitations.

The SOL gives you a two-year window to file your injury or accident claim before it expires.

Find a lawyer with years of experience in personal injury lawsuits with a successful record.

You cannot expect every attorney to accept your case, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time for questions and research.

Litigation Discovery

Once you have a personal injury attorney for your case, the litigation discovery process will begin.

Your attorney will help you assess damages and collect all relevant evidence, documents, and witness testimonies.

These will be used to help prove liability.

Resolving the Case

After reviewing the case and gathering evidence, your attorney will decide whether or not to move forward with your suit.

Your lawyer will determine if there is a potential for settlement and if there are compensatory or punitive damages.

Some personal injury cases are solved outside of the court if both parties can agree on a settlement.

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

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

TorHoerman Law handles a wide variety of personal injury cases.

Whether you were injured in an accident, by negligence, on the job, or because of a drug or medical device, our team will fight for you.

We are experienced in all types of personal injury litigation.

At TorHoerman Law, we understand that dealing with a personal injury can feel frustrating and overwhelming.

If you were injured and it was not your fault, you might be eligible for a personal injury lawsuit.

Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer will help ensure you and your family receive full compensation for your pain and suffering.

Contact an Arlington Heights Personal Injury Lawyer at TorHoerman today for a free consultation, legal advice, and to learn more about your potential personal injury lawsuit options.