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Located in a prime location in Cook County, a short distance to the west of the Illinois-Indiana state border, and a short drive or bus ride south of downtown Chicago, our city is home to at least 35,000 residents. Surrounding cities that neighbor Calumet City on Chicago’s southside include Dolton, Harvey, Blue Island, and Hazel Crest.

The point of discussing location details surrounding Calumet City isn’t to give you a geography lesson but to instead emphasize just how much of a bustling area our city is located in. In addition to standard residents who live here, there are countless visitors who travel into our city to visit various venues of interest, including the Green Lake Family Aquatic Center, Wolf Lake, and Sand Ridge Nature Center, to mention a few places.

Driving around and visiting different locales comes with a whole host of risks, which we will elaborate on below, which can result in someone getting seriously hurt or unexpectedly losing their life. As a Calumet City personal injury lawyer, injured parties or those who are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one will often reach out to us at Thomas Law Offices to discuss what’s occurred and any legal avenues they can pursue to hold responsible parties liable for what happened. Continue reading to gain a more comprehensive understanding of personal injury cases, and then reach out for our help.

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What Are Examples of Personal Injury Cases?

Situations that occur that may fall into the category of personal injury cases are varied. Some of the more common types of cases that we handle here in Calumet City include:

Negligent Security

Some of the latest data published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows that Calumet City has some of the highest violent crime and property crime rates in Illinois and among the many cities in the Chicago metro area. In 2019, the last reported year, there were:

At least 186 violent crimes committed, including eight manslaughters or murders, 30 rapes, 99 robberies, and 49 aggravated assaults
An estimated 1,040 property crimes that occurred, including 158 burglaries, 680 larceny-thefts, 202 motor vehicle thefts, and four arsons

The point of highlighting all of this isn’t to shed a bad light on Calumet City, as all cities have some unsafe areas, but instead to point out situations that may prematurely claim an unsuspecting person’s life. In these cases, the property crimes that may have occurred under force or outwardly violent acts may have been preventable had property or business owners simply instituted security measures like:

Enclosing their grounds with a fence to keep trespassers with potentially ill-intentions out
Hiring a security guard to regularly circle their grounds to establish a “presence” that keeps away would-be criminals like carjackers or those lying in wait to commit physical assaults
Installing security cameras or enhanced lighting, which have a tendency to ward off those looking for privacy or darkness to take advantage of others
Being more diligent in screening visitors or restricting access to their premises

Ask any Calumet City personal injury lawyer in our office, and they’ll readily tell you we see our fair share of cases in which prospective clients suffered severe injuries due to gunshot wounds, stabbings, sexual assaults, and countless other violent acts that unnecessarily occurred. Let Thomas Law Offices help you too.

Auto Accidents

Calumet City is less than a 30-minute car ride on I-94 E from downtown Chicago. I-90, I-294, US Hwy 41, and I-57 are just some of the main thoroughfares surrounding Thornton Township, where our city is located.

Aside from personal vehicles, there are subways, public or charter buses, trains, taxis, rideshares, motorcycles, and many other modes of transportation residents take to get to and from our city to other parts of Chicagoland, within Illinois, and beyond. There are also individuals who, out of preference or necessity, go by foot or bicycle to their destination.

Like you may suspect, with a population as large and dense as Chicago and its surrounding cities have and as much commerce occurs in the area, there’s a strong likelihood for motorists to become entangled in an auto accident, whether with a car, train, bus, taxi, truck, subway, motorcycle, pedestrian, or bike—many of these can have catastrophic consequences for victims. We handle all of these at Thomas Law Offices in Calumet City.

Slips and Falls

Another commonly occurring accident that each Calumet City personal injury lawyer on our team handles is slip and falls. While these incidents often occur during cold weather months when there’s an accumulation of snowfall, melting, and residual ice buildup, as individuals try to navigate their way down sidewalks or parking lots in front of or adjacent to homes and businesses, they can happen almost anywhere, such as:

In the entryways of office buildings or stores, if water is tracked in, liquids like cleaning solvents or spilled oils aren’t cleaned up, certain foods (like bananas) aren’t picked up, or a floor mat isn’t properly set in place
The tile surface surrounding a swimming pool (which may become more slippery the more water accumulates on it)
At a nursing home, if a resident feels the need to take matters into their own hands and get up to go to the bathroom, get something across the room, etc.
On staircases, if there’s an accumulation of trash on them, poor lighting, or handlebars aren’t secured in place
A pipe burst or freezer defrosts, causing the puddling of water

Certain situations, like the ones above, can seriously hurt individuals, making it necessary to seek assistance in paying their medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related losses. That’s often when they reach out to a Calumet City personal injury lawyer like ours at Thomas Law Offices to help file a claim or sue the grocery store, government agency, public transit station, recreational facility, and others who failed to adequately maintain their premises.

The examples above are only three types of personal injury cases that our legal team regularly handles. Aside from car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrians getting hit, negligent security, and slips and fall situations, other legal matters we can help with include:

Nursing home abuse and neglect
Dog bites
Sexual abuse
Medical malpractice cases, including ones involving pharmaceutical errors
Dangerous or defective products
Swimming pool drownings
Daycare abuse and neglect

Long story short, if you believe that your injuries or loved one’s fatal accident occurred because someone failed to uphold their obligation to take reasonable measures to maintain their premises safely or otherwise uphold their duty of care or standard of care, then you may have a valid personal injury claim per Illinois law. Meeting with an attorney from our Chicago area law office to discuss your potential case is completely free, so reach out to us to schedule that free initial consultation today.

Should You Report Your Personal Injury Incident to the Police?

What you should do after you suffer injuries is a common inquiry personal injury victims make. In the case of auto accidents, 625 ILCS 5/11-408 outlines how Illinois law requires every driver to file a crash report when the collision results in at least one of the following (provided all motorists involved are insured):

$1,500 in property damage
Bodily injury
A fatality

If one of the drivers involved in the accident doesn’t have insurance, then the $1,500 threshold above drops to $500. According to the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), not having a police officer summoned to the scene of your collision, for example, could affect your ability to recover compensation for your crash-related losses if you end up filing an insurance claim. Additionally, not filing an accident report within ten days is a violation of state law.

Motor vehicle accidents aside, there’s no single law that details how you must reach out to the police to report an injury; however, it may be best to do so in some situations to have an independent third party document each party’s version of events. And, of course, police notification should always occur if any type of incident results in a fatality.

Filing an incident report with a business or property owner where you or your loved one was hurt is also critically important. Not only does it create a record of what happened, but it also might result in a further investigation into what caused it, as:

Employers are often required to report worker injuries to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Teachers, clergy members, therapists, and doctors, for example, are all mandated reporters, requiring them to report incidents to certain government agencies when they’re told about certain concerns that involve personal harm

Aside from the above-referenced, certain government agencies, for example, have special notification requirements if an accident involves their property or personnel. So, if your child gets hurt on a playground, like the one at Finneran Park or Memorial Park, you slip and fall on a sidewalk outside the Calumet City City Hall or somewhere else in Chicago itself, it’s best to report it to the police to have it documented somewhere, as this will likely matter if you move forward in taking legal action.

Damages Personal Injury Victims Typically Have

Individuals often suffer injuries as a result of their involvement in a personal injury accident, whether that’s some kind of physical injury, like a broken bone, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, or some type of often-unseen mental health concern, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The term “damages” refers to the monetary losses a victim suffers due to their involvement in an accident or incident. Generally, a claimant, either alone or with the assistance of their Calumet City personal injury attorney, might demand economic and noneconomic damages, depending on the nature of the harm they suffered.

Economic damages are those accident-related losses that are relatively easy to quantify as they’re often backed by actual records, such as bills or pay stubs, or cost forecasts, and thus, may include:

Reimbursement of outstanding medical bills and allocated compensation for future health care costs
Repayment of any lost wages that mounted during the recovery process and any future lost earnings that they may incur due to not being able to work in their same profession or as much as they once did
Property damage costs, whether that is a car or personal property destroyed in the injury incident

Noneconomic losses cover some of the less tangible ill-effects associated with the injury incident, like:

Pain and suffering
Mental anguish or emotional distress
Losses of enjoyment of life, companionship, or consortium

While it’s likely that your Calumet City personal injury lawyer, if you’re represented by one, will do everything possible to settle your case with the negligent party’s insurance company outside of court, situations happen whereby insurers deny negligence or otherwise don’t want to play fair, and having the case heard by a judge or jury in a Chicago area courtroom is necessary to secure compensation. In those scenarios, the Court may decide to impose punitive damages if there’s a verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

The judge may impose these extra damages to send a message to the defendant of the seriousness of their actions, which is aimed at discouraging them and others from repeating the same offenses. Punitive damages are most often imposed by judges in cases that involve notable maliciousness.

Each state decides whether there will be caps on damages plaintiffs can recover in personal injury cases. However, Illinois does not have any. There is, however, a federal cap of $250,000 for noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Filing a Claim if You Were Hurt in a Personal Injury Accident

If you suffered injuries due to someone else’s apparent negligence here in Calumet City or neighboring communities of Dixmoor, Posen, Midlothian, Markham, Harvey, South Holland, Burnham, Merrionette Park, Sauk Village, Homewood, or elsewhere in South Chicago, you’ll want to take any appropriate measures to document what occurred. You should do this with the owner or the management where the incident occurred or the police. You’ll also want to seek immediate medical assistance to ensure you know exactly what type of injuries you’re dealing with and can receive any potential life-saving treatment you may require to deal with them.

Securing the responsible party’s name, contact information, and insurance information is critical to know who to file a claim with. With that information in hand and liability sorted out, you can file a claim with the negligent person’s or entity’s insurance company.

Illinois law 735 ILCS 5/13-212 highlights how there is a 2-year statute of limitations that applies to personal injury cases in our state. There are some exceptions to this statute of limitations, though. It’s best to schedule a free consultation with a Calumet City personal injury lawyer like ours at Thomas Law Offices if you’ve suffered harm to discuss your case and how to proceed to best protect your rights to compensation.

How Long To Expect It To Take To Resolve Your Case

A common question our Thomas Law Offices attorneys receive from prospective clients and existing ones alike is how long to expect it to take to resolve their cases. There’s no single go-to answer in that case. How long it takes to strike a resolution in the case may depend on such factors as:

Whether you’re still receiving medical treatment
If the fault is in dispute (an insurance company denies liability)
Whether you’ve already gathered all medical records and bills, documentation proving lost wages, and other accident-related expenses or still need to track them down
How long an insurance company takes to process the claim (it may be delayed if they deny liability or request extra documentation)

Also, it should be noted that while our Calumet City personal injury attorneys often are able to resolve cases outside of court via the pre-litigation process with insurance companies, insurers may be unwilling to budge. In those instances, it may be necessary for lawyers to take cases to trial. In those instances, it may take time to get on the court schedule, for any pre-trial motions to be addressed, and for the actual trial to occur.

Even if a settlement is reached with an insurer, it can take some time to actually receive a release of all claims, have you sign it, and eventually receive a check for your damages. It can also take some time post-trial if the judge or jury rules in your favor for you to ultimately receive your settlement check—especially if the defendant appeals the case.

What Can You Expect in Working With a Personal Injury Lawyer?

According to the City of Calumet City webpage, our community is described as a family that triumphs or suffers together. Our personal injury attorneys at Thomas Law Offices view the handling of our clients’ cases similarly. We believe that when we hold liable parties accountable for their actions and secure settlements for our clients, we send a message to the greater Chicago community that we’re not going to let their negligent actions slide. Our hope is that by doing this, it motivates others to be more cautious in their actions.

In working with a Calumet City personal injury lawyer from our law office, you can expect us to:

Know and advise you of the statute of limitations that applies to your case
Counsel you as to what to do and not to do to build a strong case
Handle all interactions with insurance adjusters about your case
Make liability determinations
Secure all your medical bills, pay statements, and other records documenting your losses
Identify all potentially liable parties and their respective insurance coverage information
Negotiate a settlement to your claim or take your case to trial in an attempt to do so

The list above doesn’t encompass everything your attorney may advise you to do if you’ve been hurt in our area, but it gives you a general idea of the main ways they may help. Please reach out to us to schedule your free case evaluation if you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence here in our southeastern Chicago suburb or elsewhere in Illinois. You and a Calumet City personal injury lawyer can discuss specifics regarding your case and the legal remedies available to you during this complimentary consultation.

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Carl Murphree

01:50 26 May 23

I highly recommend Thomas Law, easy to work with, straightforward and dedicated to making sure their clients are well informed of the law and potential options.

Lord McArthur

17:17 09 May 23

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Precious (Precious)

15:26 16 Mar 23

I would like to thank Nick Thompson and Thomas Law Offices for making my personal injury case a hassle free process. I am a Texas resident who was involved in a commercial vehicle accident in Kentucky. He was very professional with all communications and kept me informed on every step of the case. Even though I was only expecting to be compensated for my loss wages he was able to negotiate much more. I'm very pleased with his representation and the settlement that I received!

shawn brown

17:27 15 Mar 23

I had a personal injury case, and didn’t know where to turn. I found Thomas Law, and Julie Pahler and her team took phenomenal care of my case, and we got amazing results! I highly recommended anyone needing services to reach out.

Antonio Wright

23:36 09 Mar 23

The Thomas Law office help me get the settlement I deserve. Attorney Kevin Weis and Alina Brown explained the good and the worse case scenario. The communication I receive from them was unbelievable and the best. I received frequent updates about my case and It didn't take long for my case to get settled I strongly recommend these guys for if you want to win your case.

Marcy Batten

23:07 26 Feb 23

Thay Helped me More Than Words Can Say!!!!!

Lorie Karnes

00:18 22 Feb 23

Nick is my attorney and Kathy is the paralegal on my case. I CANNOT say enough good things about these 2. From jump Nick dove in and explained things no matter what I needed or what I needed explained.I never felt rushed or pressured in my case. I felt supported and he laid out all the options for me as they came to him.Kathy always answered all of my questions and gave me documents when I needed them. If you are in a car accident of any kind these 2 are def who you want in your corner. Again I don’t know what I would have done without them through this very tough process!

Christine Sullivan

18:22 16 Feb 23

I would highly recommend Bo McNulty with Thomas Law. He is so helpful. Professional. Kind. Not your typical attorney. Which in my opinion is his best quality. He helps you understand every step of the process. Is extremely responsive. If you need help this is your man!!!

Patricia Shanley

21:47 15 Feb 23

Bo was extremely patient and so professional throughout my case which lasted through Covid and I believe four years. He kept me up-to-date with communication regarding this case, and always explain things sometimes three or four times until I understood it and for that I am extremely grateful! I would definitely seek his assistance in any future endeavors that I would have, and would certainly recommend him to friends and family!

joseph christian

00:39 07 Feb 23

Thank you for doing a timely and exceptional job on my case. I will refer you to anyone if needing an attorney.

Tim Thompson

13:26 27 Jan 23

Thomas Law Office handled my parent’s case. They were very professional and any time we had a question, the response was very quick. I highly recommend Thomas Law Office to handle your case as well. You won’t be disappointed!

Judy Little

16:22 01 Dec 22

Thomas Law Offices has been a pleasure working with, capable friendly staff of lawyers for all your needs. If you need a dependable law firm to represent you or your loved ones, please give this firm the chance to help you.

NANCY MURRELL

00:01 29 Nov 22

I highly recommend The Thomas Law Offices to handle any case you may have. Lindsy Lopez was wonderful she worked with my Sister and I in serving justice. Lindsy was easy to talk with and always available to answer any questions we had during our case. We were very pleased with our experience with The Thomas Law Offices.

Alicia Young

18:25 26 Aug 22

Kathy and Julie were absolute saviors during my settlement process. They kept in constant and honest conversation with me throughout the entire process. They were as efficient and thorough as any person could have asked. I highly recommend them to anyone that would ask!

Steve Gumbel

04:49 30 Jun 22

Want to thank Thomas law office for the great job they do! Brian, kathy and julie all explained everything to you and treated you very well. They were timely and very good deceision makers. If you are looking for a group that will handle your case with the care and the best possible outcome then this is the law office you want to hire. I was very impressed with all of their staff.Special thank you to julie. At this office your not treated like a number and they are sincerely concerned about you as an individual. Thank you julie and all for the GREAT JOB you did! I will certainly recommend you and your office group to anyone who needs an attorney.Best regards......

Sandy Esser

14:01 29 Jun 22

We are very please with all the hard work that Thomas Law Staff did for us to receive a fair settlement in our case. We were always kept up to date n what was taking place with our case and any questions we had were always answer in a very timely matter. We would highly recommend Thomas Law Offices!!!!

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07:18 21 Mar 22

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Michelle Thompson

21:24 18 Mar 22

Attorney Kevin Weis and the team at Thomas Law Offices are professional and compassionate attorneys, and I couldn’t be happier with the result of my case. After an injury that greatly impacted my life, Kevin listened to my needs and helped me get the best possible result. I am so fortunate to have an excellent attorney and that I’ve gained a friend.

Alicia Reed

00:49 16 Jan 22

Kevin Weis was such a big help in getting what I needed and deserved! He is such a great person and lawyer! He was very quick with responses,great communication, and looked out for my best interest! I would highly recommend if you need a lawyer! Thank you again for the easy and smooth process and all the help Thomas Law Offices provided! I will keep you in mind for the future!

Duo Maxwell

23:23 21 Dec 21

My experience with Thomas Law Offices was very pleasant. I worked directly with Kevin Weis. He did his best to help me in any way he could. No stone was left un-turned. Because of this I now have a chance to start my own business. It's unfortunate what happened to me, but because of the people at Thomas Law Offices I now have a second chance. I can rise from the ashes. I hope I never need to seek legal help again. However, if I do you can guarantee I will be going straight back to Thomas Law Offices!

Dan Livingston

00:25 12 Nov 21

While visiting Kentucky with friends for a week of deer hunting I visited a local restaurant. The floor was mopped with no signs placed to warn customers. When my rubber hunting boots hit the wet floor I immediately went down slamming the back of my head into the ceramic tile floor. I suffered a concussion and damage to some teeth from the impact. I was referred to Attorney Kevin Weis who responded immediately, took all my information, and accepted my case. He along with his staff communicated regularly with me informing me on what I needed to provide and what was taking place in the process. Due to his expertise my case was settled out of court with all my medical bills covered and compensation for myself. I am extremely pleased with his service and highly recommend him and his firm if you are in need for a high quality and professional law firm.Dan LivingstonPensacola, Florida

Sandra Burns

10:45 28 Jul 21

Logan Woods , handle my case , I’m glad she did , great listener and a very compassionate, she went through this journey with me. She got the job done with the wonderful help of her very smart and fearless paralegal Kathy, if you need a lawyer to take on the mess of MVA , believe me those two women, will help you clean it up ! Thank you Logan and Kathy .... Sandra

Ayat Bell

18:48 16 Jul 21

David Muncy

16:38 01 Jul 21

Kevin Weis and Tad Thomas are the go-to medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys for the state of Kentucky. They are nationally recognized for their trial results and are the attorneys to call if you have a personal injury or medical malpractice case in Kentucky.

David Orchard

15:46 17 Jun 21

The staff at Thomas Law Offices were kind, considerate of any needs of mine. Very informative, making sure I was up to date on the whole process. Fast and responsive to any questions or concerns. Great group of people to work with.

Troy Sapp

17:41 19 May 21

I have used Mike Campbell with Thomas Law twice now. They have you're best instrests and health as a priority! He and the team at Thomas law did a complete and professional job representing me and wouldn't go anywhere else! Don't hesitate just call they are there to help!

Jeremy Qualls

19:17 15 May 21

Professionalism is of the utmost importance to me. Thomas Law Offices understands that. Furthermore, they convey that professionalism through the empathy that they so readily exhibit.

bruce farrell

19:14 15 May 21

I am incredibly happy that I chose Thomas Law Offices to represent me, Mike Campbell was the most professional and most helpful attorney i have ever worked with, he was there every time things began to concern me with a calming demeanor and the explanation i needed to hear to help me keep my composure.. he saw the case through to the end just as he said he would and a few times pulled me back from the edge when it would have been detrimental to the case for me to follow my instinct to "just be done with it"I appreciate everything their office did and the relationship that was built through a very tough time in my life.I absolutely recommend them to anyone in need of legal counsel .SincerelyBruce Farrell.

Kerrianne Waters

14:02 04 May 21

Kurt Hansen

16:35 09 Apr 21

Louis Schneider and the team at Thomas Law Offices represented us well over the past 18 months, in reaching a settlement on our auto accident. In late 2019, another driver ran a red light and t-boned my car, injuring me and totaling my vehicle. Louie did a nice job of reaching settlements on both the car and later on our medical claims to make sure we came out whole. Louie addressed our concerns and was very responsive to our requests or questions, and he was a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend Thomas Law Office if you find yourself in a similar situation.

Pamela Meyers

19:26 17 Mar 21

I worked with Kevin Weiss on my assault case. Kevin was responsive and professional the entire time. Taking time to answer my questions and research the best way to handle my case and how we should approach it best. I strongly recommend Kevin and Thomas Law Offices.

Keith Wilts

18:48 01 Mar 21

Lindsy Lopez – RecommendationI have decades of experience working in insurance; however, after being injured in an auto accident, I quickly realized I needed help to sort through the legal, medical, and financial confusion. After researching the attorneys and law firms in my area, I reached out to Lindsy Lopez because of her academic and professional experience. I was also impressed with her community education and advocacy and that of the Thomas Law firm with whom she is associated. Lindsy is easy to talk to, a good listener, explained the law in straightforward language, and outlined the steps we needed to take. Questions and communication were encouraged, and the response from Lindsy was prompt and spot-on. She informed, supported, and guided me through an almost two-year process to a successful outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend Lindsy Lopez if you find yourself in need of a hardworking and committed advocate.

Tracy Hubbs

23:25 03 Feb 21

I am extremely happy that I had Kevin Weis represent me. He did a wonderful job with my case and always had my best interest at heart. He is honest, hard working, punctual, and driven to do his very best for you. You can’t go wrong choosing Thomas Law Offices and if I know anyone that needs representation I would recommend Kevin Weis.

matthew lawhorn

18:28 03 Feb 21

Kevin Weis does anything and everything needed for you!!! He’s the man for the job if you are searching for an attorney!

A McGill

18:35 27 Jan 21

This was my first time personally working with a lawyer, and Louie was incredible in providing facts and a well-rounded perspective regarding this process. He helped relieve a lot of the anxiety I suffered as a result of my car accident and allowed me to make informed decisions. He was easily accessible via email and always willing to talk over the phone to check-in. His paralegal Charles was so attentive and quick on any clarification I had or questions that needed a timely response. I'm so glad Louie was recommended to me and I'm happy to continue recommending him to anyone in need.

Chelsey Owen

21:47 10 Jan 21

I couldn't have made a better choice than Kevin Weis! He is an outstanding personal injury lawyer. Kevin is responsive, professional and easy to work with. He kept me informed every step of the way and went out of his way to make sure I understood what was happening with my case. He is very knowledgeable and I found his advice to be solid and fair. My case was challenging and through it all Kevin was honest, direct, and believed in me. I was very satisfied with the outcome.

Katie Pollard

21:13 09 Dec 20

The Thomas Law Offices did a WONDERFUL job helping me with an injury; specifically Kevin. He was 100% on top of things- I barely had to do any leg work which was a breath of fresh air. In addition, Kevin always made sure I felt like a priority. Professional, prompt, and caring are just a few of the MANY great things I could mention. Without a doubt I would recommend Thomas Law Offices to my friends and family.Thank you Kevin and everyone at the office!Merry Christmas!

Kerrianne Waters

17:49 09 Nov 20

Though I practice in Illinois, I have many clients looking for a Personal Injury and Products Liability attorney in Missouri. Thomas Law Offices is simply the best of the best and always has my recommendation. Attorney Tad Thomas and Attorney Kristin Arnold are passionate and knowledgable attorneys and I look forward to working with them in the future.

melisa coby

20:22 09 Oct 20

When I was hit by a tractor trailer this year I had no idea how to navigate the mess of insurance adjusters, medical bills, claims, and the loss I had in missing work. It was a scary and vulnerable time to realize I just lost my means to work and the ability to provide for my family. Kevin Weis guided me through the confusing process and kept me informed in a way I could understand. His knowledge of the in and outs of personal injury claims was so extensive he actually made the whole process quite simple for me. Now, months later, I am very happy with our end result and feel that I have been made completely whole from the accident. He went above and beyond to make sure I received everything I owed for medical care, wage loss, and pain and suffering. In the future I will send all my family’s legal business to him and recommend him highly to anyone who needs a knowledgeable attorney to fight for them when they feel the hurt and loss of an accident.

Adam Abu-Aly

13:18 19 Jul 20

Mike was very professional when helping me with my case. He responded to all inquiries in a timely manor and answered all questions I had in detail. I would recommend Mike to anyone!

Sue

19:30 10 Jul 20

I had a big box store put the wrong size tires on my car and as a result, I had an non-injury accident.Other Louisville law firms did not want my case as it was not a huge money maker. I only wanted my almost totaled car fixed. Lou Snyder of Thomas Law Firm helped me settle out of court with that big box store (can’t say the name, but you would know it). I am thrilled he helped me recoup my loss.

Kevin Jones

04:01 07 Jul 20

Mike is the kind of lawyer other lawyers go to when they have questions about how to do something right. He is a subject matter expert and frequently teaches other lawyers how to improve their practices and get better results for their clients. I know, because I'm one of those lawyers that look up to Mike. You're in good hands with Mike.

Brenda Kirksey

15:22 21 May 20

Thomas Law Offices worked hard and diligently on my case... Did a fantastic job.. very happy with them

khalil diya

20:33 26 Apr 20

Mike and his team took great care of my wife and I! Chandler helped us throughout the whole process and was great about keeping us updated with every step of the process. Very thankful to have had them represent us!

Holly Almon

15:56 25 Mar 20

My family's attorney, Ms. Lopez, was professional, compassionate, and really believed in fighting for justice for our family. She was extremely diligent and we were very pleased with the services rendered.

Auntie M

18:22 19 Mar 20

Ms. Cordes has been wonderful to work with. She’s helped me with a situation that didnt seem to really matter to anyone. I felt entirely alone in the situation. I’m so glad to have her in my corner because I know she cares. I will forever be grateful for her help. If you need an attorney please don’t think twice! I will trust this firm with my life!!Chewy and I send our love and thanks❤️🐾

Sarah Fontanez

02:42 20 Dec 19

Lindsey was very professional and caring. I felt like our case was a priority and she communicated everything. She took the time to get to know us and understand. It was a pleasure to work with her. Would highly recommend.

Janie Columbia

20:14 17 Dec 19

They took the time to gather all information from 3rd party individuals and from the family. Showed they cared about our situation. Would recommend this law firm and Lindsy Lopez.

Dusty Columbia

16:52 17 Dec 19

Professional and compassionate--handled our case with the utmost care, respect, and professionalism. Communication was clear and open--I felt like our case was truly a priority.

Marti Fraley

16:39 17 Dec 19

Leeann Williams

21:03 11 Nov 19

Logan is a tremendous help. Everyone has been very caring and helpful during a stressful time in our lives.

Christian Faith

15:43 06 Oct 19

Everyone in the office is friendly and cery helpful

Kelsey Stegner

01:56 18 Sep 19

Lindsey and Tad were amazing! They worked to make sure that I was taken care of and they never once made me feel like my case was less important than any other that they were working on. The completely changed my life and I will forever go back to them with any questions or future needs that I may have in life!

Nick Rohlf

23:34 17 Sep 19

They stuck with us through the most difficult three years of our lives and went above and beyond to seek justice for our family.

Jonathan Ross

18:42 24 Aug 19

dirtysouth1961

18:27 16 May 19

Beautiful place, very sharp lawyers, cute too!!

Nicholas Radina

01:04 31 Jan 19

Lou has been a consistent, straight forward ally with a way of being clear, helpful and reassuring that is so much appreciated. Highly Recommended!

Ryan McCullough

15:53 29 Nov 18

I've worked with Louie Schneider on multiple issues over the years and his work has always been top notch. He's always willing to offer advice on all aspects of our business which I've always greatly appreciated. Highly recommend.

Greer Barton Scott

18:15 16 Nov 18

Our small company has been working with Louis Schneider at Thomas Law Offices. He's been thoughtful and a breeze to work with. Louis is great about breaking down legalese into understandable language for the layman. We highly recommend him!

JJ Schaffer

17:12 15 Nov 18

The firm was very knowledgeable and handled my matter very professionally. Highly recommend.

CAST THE STONE Official

18:00 24 Oct 18

Mike and his staff did an incredible job with my personal injury case. Will be recommending to anyone I know that would find themselves in my circumstance.

jen parks

18:23 04 Aug 18

I’m so thankful to have found Lindsay Cordes and the Thomas Law firm. Ms. Cordes is thorough, empathetic, and the best advocate I could’ve hoped for for my Title IX case. She went above and beyond my expectations, and it’s clear she is passionate about her clients.

Leah Lacy

03:08 31 Jul 18

Wonderful team that helped so much after my auto accident. My case was a little more complicated since it involved my work but they were so helpful in explaining the process and making sure everything was addressed with all parties involved. I would have been lost trying to deal with it on my own.

Tamara N

12:52 02 Jul 18

We initially hired an attorney in FL where we live but since the accident happened in KY, our FL attorney referred us to the Thomas Law Firm and I'm so glad they did. The experience was wonderful, they were very responsive to all our calls and emails and Lindsy has always advised us openly about our options. The case was rather unique and complicated but they were able to get us a great settlement as they fought very hard for us. They even got us additional benefits in addition to the settlement with the insurance company. I highly recommend them and wouldn't look further.

Jeff Baum

16:03 05 May 18

These are by far the utmost professional attorneys. they are very responsive and are willing to help anytime you call them. If you are in need of a law firm that will work hard for you then this is them. A special shout out to Lindsay Cordes and Tad Thomas they are the greatest.

Kennedy Womack

16:38 04 May 18

I highly recommend Lindsay Cordes and Thomas Law Offices! The diligent work put forth for my Title IX case was of impeccable quality. This is a law office that cares greatly about its clients and their needs. I am extremely thankful for all that was done for my case. If you are looking for lawyers who give their all in the pursuit of justice, look no further, Thomas Law Offices is the place to go!

Kennedy Womack

16:35 04 May 18

Olivia Moses

21:03 22 Mar 18

Mike is an incredible attorney and very helpful. I definitely recommend! I had a great experience and am so thankful for his help.

Rachel Williams

03:36 09 Feb 18

The hard work and dedication from Lindsay Cordes, Tad Thomas, and the entire team was able to receive a settlement in my TITLE IX LAWSUIT. (Caps lock for emphasis, trust me, it's needed.)Lindsay and Tad were the fiercest of legal defense as we fought stiff odds, the kindest of spirits as I cried from recounting trauma, the most reliable of sources when I found myself lost in legality, and the most effective of lawyers for winning this case! Title IX is a volatile field and campus rape a traumatic matter. Lindsay, Tad, and Thomas Law Offices navigated this battlefield of an issue with the utmost kindness, tenacity, compassion, reliability, and genuine investment in me not as a client, but as a person. I wouldn't wish anything less for your legal needs!

Nathan S.

22:27 11 Jan 18

I highly recommend Mike as an attorney. He is honest, trustworthy and responsive.

Ryan Stephens

21:15 15 Sep 17

Knowledgeable, eager, dedicated, and friendly are a few words I'd use to describe the experience in working with Mike. Not only is he extremely good at what he does, but Mike is also personable and professional.

Kristina Johns

19:46 06 Sep 17

Awesome law firm that truly works for their clients best interest. Thank you all!

Kathy Miller

19:35 25 Aug 17

My attorney is Brad Sears, he is awesome. Always responds to me the same day and if he isn't available, his wonderful assistant Roxanne is awesome too.

Adam Keith

11:41 02 Jul 17

Best lawyers in town. Very knowledgeable and professional. You've made a great choice with Thomas Law.

Meredith Claire Cecil

22:34 23 May 17

Karista Hannah

01:57 14 Apr 17

Tad is AMAZING! He handled two LLC's for my businesses and also did my WILL. He has been our attorney for several years and now has become more like family. He is professional, hardworking, and his team is GREAT!

Tim mixon

22:29 21 Mar 17

Helped me with My traffic case and did a great job. Felt like he really had my best interest in mind. 10/10 would call on Mike Campbell

Tonya Pippin

15:05 26 Oct 16

Thomas Law Office was exceptional in handing my daughters car accident. They went above and beyond working with all the medical bills to get them lowered and with the insurance company to get us the best possible settlement w/o having to file suit. They were quick to always answering emails and phone calls. They even helped with answering questions we had with other issues that didn't involve our current case. They were great to work with. I highly recommend them and their services.

Paul Blackburn

00:44 13 Jul 16

I have used the Thomas law office on several occasions for a myriad of legal matters. Everyone in the office was very professional and seemed genuinely concerned with my well being all of my concerns all the way to the receptionist. I highly recommend working with Tad and his team.

Patrick Campbell

00:41 22 Jun 16

Very professional. Fantastic at what he does. Will go the extra mile for you when a lot of lawyers won't. If I could rate over 5 stars I would.

Brad Carr

12:58 28 Mar 16

Tad and his team where an absolute blessing in my time of need and I could not have done it without them. Any questions I had where always answered in a timely manner and they worked diligently to get me everything I deserved and that takes time so don't expect anything to happen overnight. Thank you Tad and team! Especially Roxanne, I know you pulled for me a lot!

Terri Brunner

18:49 13 Jan 16

Highly recommend.

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Tad Thomas

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Tad Thomas has dedicated his practice to representing plaintiffs in various types of civil litigation, including personal injury, business litigation, class actions, and multi-district litigation.

After graduating with his law degree in 2000 from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, Mr. Thomas immediately opened his own private practice and began representing injury victims.

In 2011, Thomas Law Offices was established in Louisville, Kentucky. Over the past decade, Mr. Thomas has expanded his firm and now has offices in three additional locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbia, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois. He is also a frequent lecturer on topics like trial skills and ethics and technology.

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