Tor Hoerman has represented injured individuals for more than 30 years, with experience spanning individual personal injury cases and nationwide mass tort litigation. His work includes car accidents, catastrophic injuries, product liability claims, and other serious injury cases. Tor has served in court-appointed leadership roles in national litigation and tried cases involving major corporate defendants.
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On this page, we’ll provide an overview of personal injury examples, cases of ongoing personal injury lawsuits, how a personal injury attorney can help you, and much more.
Have you sustained injuries from a car accident caused by a reckless driver?
Were you the victim of a defective product that was supposedly designed to be safe and usable?
Perhaps, you’ve been injured because a commercial property owner failed to maintain the safety of the business premises.
These are cases where you’ve sustained injuries due to the negligence of another individual or party.
Being the injured party in these cases may entitle you to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Hold negligent parties liable and find out today if you have a personal injury case.
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A personal injury case arises when an individual suffers harm or injury due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party.
This type of legal claim allows injured individuals (or plaintiffs) to seek compensation for their losses and damages.
For a case to qualify as a personal injury case, several elements need to be present.
Elements that make a personal injury case can include:
The success of any personal injury claim rests on being able to establish the presence of all these elements.
If you’ve suffered from injuries caused by another party’s negligence or wrongful act, you’ll need help.
Contact TorHoerman Law today to find out if you have a case.
The goal of any personal injury claim is to recover damages from the individual or parties responsible for your injuries.
By filing your claim with an experienced personal injury attorney, you can recover compensation to cover various expenses and losses.
Expenses and losses include:
Personal injury cases can vary widely based on the circumstances and nature of the incident.
Understanding the different types of personal injury cases can help you recognize potential legal issues.
This understanding, in turn, enables you to take the first step toward pursuing your personal injury claim.
At TorHoerman Law, we handle various types of personal injury cases.
We have a proven track record in single-event cases like nursing home abuse and car accident claims.
We’re also among the top firms for other practice areas, including chemical exposure, dangerous drugs and medical devices, product liability, and more.
Personal injury cases arising from single events involve situations where an individual sustains harm due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party.
These cases often result from accidents or incidents that could have been prevented if reasonable care had been exercised.
Common examples of single-event personal injury cases include:
Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injuries such as whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, or spinal cord injuries.
Accidents may occur due to factors like distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, or failure to obey traffic laws.
Victims of car accidents may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Construction sites pose numerous hazards due to heavy machinery, equipment failures, falls from heights, electrocution, or being struck by falling objects.
Injuries sustained at construction sites can be severe and may include fractures, burns, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries.
Construction workers injured on the job may have legal options beyond workers’ compensation, such as third-party liability claims against negligent contractors or equipment manufacturers.
Elderly residents in nursing homes may suffer physical, emotional, or financial abuse at the hands of caregivers or staff members.
Cases of nursing home abuse involve neglect or mistreatment.
The abuse and neglect can lead to bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, medication errors, or emotional trauma.
Families of nursing home residents have the right to pursue legal action to hold facilities accountable for elder abuse and seek compensation for damages.
Slip-and-fall accidents occur when individuals slip, trip, or fall due to hazardous conditions such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, icy sidewalks, or inadequate lighting.
These accidents can result in injuries like fractures, sprains, or head injuries.
Property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises and may be held liable for injuries caused by their negligence.
Dog attacks resulting in injuries often occur due to the owner’s negligence or failure to control the aggressive pet.
Dog bite injuries can cause puncture wounds, lacerations, infections, and emotional trauma.
In many jurisdictions like Illinois and Missouri, dog owners can be held liable for damages inflicted by their pets.
Pedestrians are vulnerable to serious injuries when struck by motor vehicles, bicycles, or other forms of transportation.
Pedestrian accidents take numerous forms.
Crosswalk accidents, hit-and-run incidents, or failure-to-yield situations can lead to severe injuries such as broken bones, head injuries, or spinal cord trauma.
Incidents involving physical altercations, assaults, or acts of violence can result in personal injury claims against the aggressor.
Victims of assault and battery may seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma resulting from the incident.
Besides single-event cases, personal injury law encompasses various other scenarios where individuals may suffer harm due to negligence, misconduct, or unsafe conditions.
Examples of other personal injury cases our firm handles includes:
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare professionals fail to provide a standard level of care, resulting in patient harm or injury.
Examples include surgical errors, misdiagnoses, medication mistakes, birth injuries, or anesthesia-related complications.
Victims of medical malpractice have the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering caused by substandard medical care.
Product liability cases involve injuries caused by defective products or failure to provide adequate warnings about potential risks associated with using a product.
Defective products can include faulty machinery, defective medical devices, contaminated food products, or unsafe children’s toys.
Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers can be held liable for injuries caused by defective products.
Premises liability cases arise when individuals are injured on someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions, negligent maintenance, or lack of security measures.
By failing to ensure safety on the premises, an owner becomes susceptible to a premises liability claim should anyone sustain injuries.
Slip-and-fall accidents, inadequate lighting, dog attacks, swimming pool accidents, or assaults in poorly secured premises are common examples.
Injuries sustained during recreational or organized sports activities can result in personal injury claims if negligence or reckless behavior is involved.
This can include injuries from contact sports, inadequate safety measures, or improper supervision.
At our firm, we handle various sports injury cases, including football brain injuries.
Workplace injuries can occur due to unsafe working conditions, lack of training, defective equipment, or employer negligence.
Workers may suffer from falls, machinery accidents, exposure to toxic substances, repetitive stress injuries, or construction site accidents.
Injured workers may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and may also pursue third-party liability claims against negligent parties.
What happens when multiple other individuals suffer from the same injuries you have at the hands of the same liable parties?
In such cases, individual lawsuits are consolidated into mass tort claims.
Mass tort lawsuits involve legal actions where multiple individuals (plaintiffs) collectively file claims against one or more defendants due to injuries or damages caused by a common product, device, or entity.
These cases typically involve a large group of plaintiffs who have suffered similar harm from the same source.
There are two ways individuals can take part in mass torts — they can either participate in class action lawsuits or in multidistrict litigation (MDL).
At TorHoerman Law, we specialize in mass tort litigation and represent clients nationwide in complex legal actions such as multidistrict litigation.
Multidistrict litigation is a special legal procedure designed to handle complex civil cases involving multiple plaintiffs against one or more defendants.
In MDLs, similar cases from various federal districts are transferred to a single federal district court for pretrial proceedings.
This process allows for efficient management of discovery, evidence gathering, and legal arguments while preserving the individuality of each plaintiff’s claim.
When you think of mass tort cases, always think of cases where multiple individuals have been harmed.
Examples of such cases we handle at our firm include:
Taking part in a mass tort case can benefit your claim in various ways.
Ways can include:
If you have been affected by a mass tort incident or believe you may have a claim, consulting with an experienced mass tort attorney is essential.
We at TorHoerman Law have advocated for individuals harmed by dangerous products, chemicals, or medications.
We continue to provide comprehensive legal support, guidance, and representation throughout the MDL process.
At TorHoerman Law, our personal injury attorneys work to represent clients in various mass tort cases.
Major mass tort cases we handle include:
Our firm handles cases involving injuries or complications caused by pharmaceutical drugs with known safety issues or undisclosed risks.
This includes prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs that have led to significant harm or adverse effects for consumers.
Some of the dangerous drug cases our firm represents clients in include:
We also represent individuals injured by defective products due to design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings.
Defective product cases can involve consumer goods, medical devices, automotive components, household appliances, and industrial equipment.
Defective product mass tort cases our firm handles includes:
Chemical exposure can occur in occupational settings, through consumer products, or due to environmental contamination, leading to serious health consequences.
At TorHoerman Law, we handle cases of personal injuries and illnesses related to chemical exposure.
High-profile chemical exposure mass tort cases we handle include:
When you hire a personal injury lawyer, your attorney will consider several factors to determine your eligibility for a claim.
Factors to determine eligibility include:
If you’re unsure about any of these factors or need legal guidance, consult an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Our skilled personal injury attorneys can assess the details of your case, evaluate liability, and explain your legal options for pursuing compensation.
Navigating a personal injury claim can be complex, especially when dealing with injuries from negligence or defective products.
At TorHoerman Law, we’re here to support you through the personal injury claim process.
If you’ve been harmed due to someone else’s actions, know that you may be eligible for a claim.
Find out if you qualify for a personal injury lawsuit today.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for a claim instantly.
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Here, at TorHoerman Law, we’re committed to helping victims get the justice they deserve.
Since 2009, we have successfully collected over $4 Billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured individuals.
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TorHoerman Law represents people whose lives have been disrupted by serious injuries, unsafe products, and negligence. Our attorneys handle individual personal injury cases as well as national mass tort lawsuits involving major corporations.
Founded in 2009, our legal team brings more than 100 years of combined experience handling serious injury and complex civil litigation.
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In this case, we were able to successfully recover $20 Million for our client after they suffered a Toxic Tort Injury due to chemical exposure.
In this case, we were able to successfully recover $103.8 Million for our client after they suffered a COX-2 Inhibitors Injury.
In this case, we were able to successfully recover $4 Million for our client after they suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury while at daycare.
In this case, we were able to successfully recover $2.8 Million for our client after they suffered an injury due to a Defective Heart Device.
Here, at TorHoerman Law, we’re committed to helping victims get the justice they deserve.
Since 2009, we have successfully collected over $4 Billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured individuals.
Would you like our help?
They helped my elderly uncle receive compensation for the loss of his wife who was administered a dangerous drug. He consulted with this firm because of my personal recommendation and was very pleased with the compassion, attention to detail and response he received. Definitely recommend this firm for their 5 star service.
When I wanted to join the Xarelto class action lawsuit, I chose TorrHoerman Law from a search of a dozen or so law firm websites. I was impressed with the clarity of the information they presented. I gave them a call, and was again impressed, this time with the quality of our interactions.
TorHoerman Law is an awesome firm to represent anyone that has been involved in a case that someone has stated that it's too difficult to win. The entire firm makes you feel like you’re part of the family, Tor, Eric, Jake, Kristie, Chad, Tyler, Kathy and Steven are the best at what they do.
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I can’t say enough how grateful I was to have TorHoerman Law help with my case. Jacob Plattenberger is very knowledgeable and an amazing lawyer. Jillian Pileczka was so patient and kind, helping me with questions that would come up. Even making sure my special needs were taken care of for meetings.
TorHoerman Law fights for justice with their hardworking and dedicated staff. Not only do they help their clients achieve positive outcomes, but they are also generous and important pillars of the community with their outreach and local support. Thank you THL!
Hands down one of the greatest group of people I had the pleasure of dealing with!
A very kind and professional staff.
Very positive experience. Would recommend them to anyone.
A very respectful firm.