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Peoria, IL Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been involved in a serious accident and are doing your best to move forward, you need help from a Peoria, IL personal injury lawyer. At Thomas Law Offices, our attorneys are aware of the issues you’ll need to face as you recover. Instead of worrying yourself sick about bills or missed wages, we can represent you and build a case that proves you’re owed compensation for your losses. While we focus on your claim, you can spend your time healing.

The circumstances of your accident can significantly affect your injuries and how we go about pursuing a claim. It’s not always easy to file a case, but victims deserve the chance to recover from injuries that never should have happened.

At Thomas Law Offices, our lawyers know that every injury claim is different. If you choose to pursue your claim through us, we’ll guide you through the process, explain your rights, and ensure you make the calls the entire time.

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Serious Accidents and Injuries in Peoria

There are a number of situations that have the potential to result in a personal injury claim. Some of the most common situations we see clients come to us with include the following:

  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Injuries
  • Wrongful Death
  • Brain Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Sexual Assault
  • Construction Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Slip and Falls
  • Product Liability
  • Social Security Disability

No matter what type of accident you’re involved in, our attorneys believe you deserve the chance to get your life back in order. You’ll only be able to successfully seek compensation if you can prove the opposing party was negligent. To do that, you’re going to want to work with an experienced attorney. Now, let’s take a look at how your lawyer can gather the evidence needed to prove fault.

Determining Fault After an Accident

The type of accident or incident you were involved in will have a significant impact on how you go about proving fault. In general, however, personal injury claims are built on the concept of negligence. That concept includes the following four elements:

  • Duty of care. In certain situations, you are owed a duty of care. For example, drivers are supposed to abide by the rules of the road and ensure their actions do not contribute to a crash. Doctors are supposed to protect patients and not cause them harm. Property owners have to keep their homes or business in a hazard-free state.
  • Breach of duty. To prove the duty of care you were owed was breached, your lawyer will first determine what you were owed. Then, they will explain how that duty was breached. If a driver runs a stop sign or speeds through an intersection and collides with you, they would have breached their duty.
  • Injuries. If you were involved in an accident, you have to have proof of your injuries. That’s why it’s crucial after an incident to seek medical attention. Not only can you be evaluated, diagnosed, and treated, but you will also have official records of your injuries.
  • Losses. The injuries you sustained have to have resulted in economic losses. To prove those losses, your lawyer will collect medical bills, hospital statements, and medical records.

Depending on the type of claim you’re filing, there may be different procedures or processes to obtain the information that proves those four elements list above. Fortunately, our attorneys are well-versed in all areas of personal injury law and will have the knowledge and resources needed to build a strong claim on your behalf.

No matter the severity of your injuries or what you’ve lost, you deserve the best possible chance at recovery. Thomas Law Offices fights for victims of negligence, and we’re prepared to take your case on next. The sooner you get in touch with our law firm, the better your chances will be of receiving a fair settlement offer.
Call us at 502.473.6540 or fill out this form.

The Rights of Personal Injury Victims in Illinois

If you’re injured in any type of accident that was the fault of someone else in Illinois, you have the right to seek compensation from them to manage your injuries and losses.

While you can pursue a claim without the guidance of a legal representative, we advise against it. With the right attorney by your side, you won’t have to worry about failing to meet deadlines or settle for less than what you’re owed.

Your attorney will explain your legal rights and options to you in-depth upon your first meetings. Your rights may depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident. For example, different laws apply to car accidents than they do to medical malpractice claims. But no matter what type of incident you were injured in, our attorneys are prepared to guide you through the legal process.

Ultimately, your right to collect compensation is based on the strength of the claim you file. Full compensation could include monetary awards for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Peoria County Illinois 

Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River. For residents and visitors alike, the picturesque downtown is home to restaurants, live entertainment, and cultural centers. Whether you’re looking to learn about the area at the Wildlife Prairie State Park or want to see the sights of Grandview Drive, there’s always something to do in the area.

While Peoria is filled with fun and events, accidents do happen in the area. Whether you’re involved in an auto accident or are injured on someone’s property, accident victims deserve to recover as fully as possible.

At Thomas Law Offices, we’re proud to represent the injury victims in and around Peoria. We have a comprehensive understanding of the applicable state laws that could apply to your claim, and we’re ready to build a strong claim on your behalf.

Don't wait. We're ready to fight.
Call us at 502.473.6540 or fill out this form.

Get Help From Peoria, IL Personal Injury Lawyer

At Thomas Law Offices, you can work with a dedicated Peoria, IL personal injury lawyer to handle your claim and seek full and fair compensation for your losses. We understand the struggles you’re facing, and we’re here to help you get what you need to recover as fully as possible.

To maximize your compensation and ensure you have adequate time to file a strong claim, get in touch with us as soon after your accident as possible. We’ll evaluate what you’ve been through, begin an investigation, value your claim, and fight on your behalf to ensure you are awarded compensation. Contact us today to learn more.

Free Case Evaluation

At Thomas Law Offices, our personal injury attorneys recognize that our potential clients are likely going through some of the most difficult times of their lives. We don't want you to have to worry about paying out of pocket for legal advice when you're just starting to learn your legal rights and options. That's why we provide free case evaluations. We'll offer our expert advice about your potential case and walk you through how we can help you.

Call us or fill out the form below to tell us about your potential case and a personal injury lawyer will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Meet Our Founder

Tad Thomas - Trial Lawyer

Tad Thomas

Managing Partner

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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