Chicago
Case Types We Handle
Personal Injuries
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Construction Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall Accidents
Daycare Injury & Abuse
Edwardsville
Case Types We Handle
Personal Injuries
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall Accidents
Daycare Injury & Abuse
Premises Liability
St. Louis
Case Types We Handle
Personal Injuries
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Construction Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall Accidents
Daycare Injury & Abuse
Dangerous Drugs
Defective Products
Chemical Exposure

Personal Injury

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At TorHoerman Law, personal injury is what we do.

You can count on a TorHoerman Law personal injury lawyer to provide exceptional legal services for you throughout your personal injury lawsuit.

Whether you have been hurt:

  • On the job
  • In an accident
  • By a drug or medical device you used
  • Or from some other type of negligence
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TorHoerman Law is a personal injury law firm comprised of individuals who are experienced and dedicated to representing plaintiffs in injury litigation.

Contact TorHoerman Law today to get a free, no-obligation case consultation from an experienced personal injury lawyer or use our chatbot below to get an instant online evaluation.

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What is Negligence?

Negligence means that a person acted in a way that puts others in harm’s way.

In the case of a personal injury lawsuit, the defendant failed to behave with the level of care that any person of good judgment would exercise in the same situation.

While negligence usually translates to actions that the defendant committed, a defendant can also be accused of negligence by omission.

Omission occurs when a person has a duty to act but fails to do so.

How Do I Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?

The process of filing a personal injury case can be both overwhelming and time-consuming.

If you suffered an injury due to the negligence of another party, contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.

A personal injury lawyer is trained and experienced in building a strong plaintiff’s case so that the injured party receives the full level of compensation that they deserve.

They will help guide you through the following necessary steps:

  • Compiling and organizing evidence
  • Determining liability
  • Drafting demands for damages – both compensatory damages and punitive damages
  • Conducting interviews with witnesses
  • Obtaining legal documents to support your case
  • Finding experts to testify
  • Communicating with lawyers and, if relevant, an insurance company
  • Arbitrating settlements and possibly representing you in a trial
  • Winning compensation for your losses

However, it is important to note that most personal injury cases result in a settlement prior to trial.

Our personal injury lawsuit legal team will make sure that you are not burdened with the tedious tasks involved in filing a case.

This includes ensuring that your case is filed within the statute of limitations determined by each state.

What are the Next Steps in Filing a Lawsuit?

After contacting our firm, you will schedule a time to speak with one of our investigators so we can gather initial information about your case.

That information, along with records we’ve gathered, will then be reviewed by an attorney to make a determination in your case.

Once the attorney makes a determination to move forward with the case, we will work with you to get a complaint filed.

We take our relationships with our clients very seriously.

We encourage participation and communication.

We view a lawsuit as a mutual effort by both our office and the client.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

Personal injury lawyers handle an array of different legal processes ranging from:

  • Filing paperwork & discovery
  • Dealing with preliminary motions & hearings
  • Assessing damages
  • Gathering evidence
  • Negotiating pretrial settlements
  • Formulating legal arguments
  • Preparing for trial
  • Selecting jurors
  • Arguing in court
  • Appealing decisions (if necessary)

The job of a personal injury lawyer and the scope of their duties are wide-ranging and depend greatly on they type of lawsuit they are litigating.

TorHoerman Law - Experienced Personal Injury Law Firm

TorHoerman Law is a national law firm, which focuses primarily on personal injury cases.

We operate out of our offices in Chicago, St. Louis, and Edwardsville, IL.

Since our inception, our office has negotiated more than $4 billion in verdicts and settlements in a variety of practice areas for people like you – injured through no fault of their own.

If you have any questions or were injured in an accident, contact our team of experienced personal injury attorneys for a free consultation.

We are here to help!

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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.

TorHoerman Law’s legal content is researched and written by our editorial team and attorneys for legal accuracy, clarity, and relevance. We rely on statutes, court records, government publications, medical research, and other authoritative sources when applicable. This page provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice.

TorHoerman Law reviews its legal content for factual accuracy, current information, and relevant legal context before publication and as material developments occur. This article is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance about a specific case, contact TorHoerman Law.

Have you or a loved one been injured?

A serious injury can change your life.

Speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer about your rights, your case, and the legal options available to you.
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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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Traumatic Brain 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.

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Defective Heart Device

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.