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Rush-hour traffic on Lake Cook Road, a wet floor in a Town Center shop, or an office elevator that jerks to a stop can upend your week. Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. helps people who need a personal injury lawyer in Buffalo Grove after someone else’s carelessness. Choose Charlie, and you’ll have a team that returns your calls quickly.
We are a boutique firm, so the people handling your claim know your name. Our attorneys have spent more than two decades helping injured Illinois families deal with insurers and employers. Schedule a free consultation, in person or over Zoom, and we’ll explain your options before you decide anything.
Where Buffalo Grove Injuries Tend to Happen
The larger part of Buffalo Grove lies in Lake County, and its southern edge crosses into Cook County. That line affects where a lawsuit is filed and which local court rules apply. If you were hurt on the Lake County side, a Lake County personal injury lawyer from Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers can explain how those courts handle claims.
Busy commuter routes cross the village. They include Lake Cook Road, Dundee Road (Route 68), McHenry Road (Route 83), and Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21). Crashes at those intersections and near the Buffalo Grove Metra station on the North Central Service line bring us many calls from the area.
Injuries also happen away from the road. People get hurt on the trails at Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve just north of Lake Cook Road, at Willow Stream Park, and inside the office and warehouse buildings along the village’s business corridors. Each setting has its own rules about who may be responsible.
Our Practice Areas at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers
Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers takes on these claims for Buffalo Grove residents and the people who work in the village:
- Elevator accident lawyer in Buffalo Grove: Office buildings and senior apartments rely on elevators that need regular service. When a car stops out of line with the floor or its doors close on someone, we check the maintenance company’s records and the owner’s decisions.
- Workers’ compensation lawyer in Buffalo Grove: A back injury in a distribution center or a fall in a restaurant kitchen can keep you off work for weeks. We file your claim, track your benefits, and push back if the insurer stops paying.
- Car accident lawyer in Buffalo Grove: Rear-end and left-turn crashes are common where Dundee Road meets Buffalo Grove Road and Arlington Heights Road. We collect the crash report, photos, and medical records to show what the other driver did wrong.
- Truck accident lawyer in Buffalo Grove: Delivery trucks and semis serve the warehouses near Route 83 and Aptakisic Road. A truck crash can involve the driver, the carrier, and the company that loaded the cargo. We look at each one.
- Construction accident lawyer in Buffalo Grove: New housing and road work keep crews busy across the north suburbs. If a contractor’s carelessness caused your fall or struck-by injury, you may have a claim beyond workers’ comp.
- Boating accident lawyer in Buffalo Grove: The Fox Chain O’Lakes in northern Lake County draws boaters and jet skiers every summer. If an operator’s speed or drinking caused your boat or jet ski crash, we can pursue the people responsible.
- Wrongful death lawyer in Buffalo Grove: Losing a family member to someone’s negligence leaves grief and financial strain at the same time. We help surviving family members bring a claim while they take care of each other.
- Pedestrian accident lawyer in Buffalo Grove: Walkers and runners cross busy roads to reach parks, schools, and the Town Center. When a driver ignores a crosswalk or turns without looking, we work to hold that driver accountable.
If your injury doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, ask us anyway. We may be able to help you, or can refer you to an attorney who handles your special situation.
Which Court Hears a Personal Injury Case in Buffalo Grove?
A personal injury case in Buffalo Grove is usually heard in Lake County’s 19th Judicial Circuit or the Circuit Court of Cook County. Which one depends in part on where you were hurt and where the defendant lives. Either court generally requires you to file within two years of the injury under 735 ILCS 5/13-202.
Public entities follow a shorter timeline. If a Village of Buffalo Grove truck struck you, or you were injured on park district land, you generally have one year to sue under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/8-101. Missing that date can end the claim before it starts.
Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers can confirm which court and which deadline apply to your Buffalo Grove case. For a child, the clock may not start until the 18th birthday under 735 ILCS 5/13-211.
What Sets Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers Apart
Before you hire a firm, it’s fair to ask about its background. A few facts about ours:
- Over $100 million for clients: Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers has secured more than $100 million for its clients.
- Practicing since 2000: Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers founder Charles Therman has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2000.
- Recognized early in his career: The American Society of Legal Advocates named our founder, Charles Therman, to its Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 list in 2014.
- Trial lawyer associations: Charles Therman of Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
- An office in Lake County: Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers has an office in Gurnee, one of five locations from Chicago to Rockford.
You can upload documents and send messages through our client app, so you don’t have to drive to an office every time something comes up. That matters when you’re recovering from an injury.
Hurt on the Job at a Buffalo Grove Business?
Workers’ comp covers almost every Buffalo Grove worker, in offices, warehouses, and stores alike. Under 820 ILCS 305/6, you must notify your employer no later than 45 days after the accident. Your claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission is generally due within three years, or two years after your last benefit check.
A common mistake is assuming that telling a supervisor counts as filing a claim. It doesn’t, and the Commission deadline keeps running until you file. Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers can file the paperwork and make sure the dates are met.
Some work injuries also support a lawsuit against someone other than your employer. If a delivery driver hit you on Route 83 while you were on the clock, or another contractor’s crew caused your fall, you may be able to pursue both claims.
Paying for Treatment After a Buffalo Grove Accident
Medical bills often arrive before any insurance check does, and many injured people have no health insurance at all. Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers works with doctors and clinics that may agree to treat you on a lien, meaning the provider holds its bill until your claim settles or ends.
Get checked out quickly, even if the pain seems minor at first. Emergency care at a hospital such as Northwest Community Hospital in nearby Arlington Heights creates a record that ties your injuries to the accident. After a crash, ask the Buffalo Grove Police Department for the report number before you leave the scene.
Workers’ comp pays medical bills for job injuries, and your own auto policy may include medical payments or uninsured motorist coverage. To see how our team works with clients from the start, visit our about page at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers.
Contact a Buffalo Grove Personal Injury Lawyer
Insurance adjusters often call within days of an accident and ask for a recorded statement. Talking with a lawyer first can keep a casual comment from being used to cut your claim.
When you’re ready to talk with a personal injury lawyer in Buffalo Grove, Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers will go to bat for you from the first conversation. You won’t pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation. Call or message us for a free consultation, in person or on Zoom.
