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A crash on I-57, a fall at work, or an elevator that stops a foot below the floor can leave you with bills you never expected. If you need a personal injury lawyer in Kankakee, Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. helps you hold insurers, employers, and property owners accountable. Choose Charlie for a team that answers your calls and explains each step plainly.
Our firm has served injured people across Illinois since 2002, and our attorneys bring more than 75 years of combined experience. You can meet with us in person or on Zoom, so you don’t have to drive anywhere while you recover. Reach out for a free consultation to learn what your claim may be worth.
Why Kankakee Families Trust Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers
Picking a law firm after an injury is a big decision, and you should know who you’re hiring. Here is what our record shows:
- More than $100 million recovered: Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers has recovered more than $100 million for injured clients.
- 75 years of combined experience: The attorneys at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers bring more than 75 years of combined experience to injury and workers’ comp claims.
- Serving Illinois since 2002: Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers has represented injured Illinois residents for more than two decades.
- Avvo Clients’ Choice: Our founder, Charles Therman, received the Avvo Clients’ Choice award in 2015, based on reviews from his own clients.
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys honor: Our founder, Charles Therman, received the Top 10 Attorney Award from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2013.
We are a boutique firm built around client service, so you work with people who know your name and your case. Through our client app and website, you can upload forms and message our team without coming to an office.
Our Practice Areas at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers
Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers handles injury claims for working people throughout Kankakee County. These are the cases we handle for Kankakee clients:
- Elevator accident lawyer in Kankakee: Elevators that misalign with the floor, close on passengers, or drop and stop hard can cause serious falls and crush injuries. We pursue claims against the company that maintains the elevator and the owner who controls the building.
- Workers’ compensation lawyer in Kankakee: Illinois workers’ comp can pay your medical bills and part of your lost wages, regardless of who caused the accident. We help you meet the deadlines, fight denials, and present your case to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
- Car accident lawyer in Kankakee: Crashes on Route 50, Court Street, and I-57 often cause injuries that the other driver’s insurer tries to downplay. We gather the police report, medical records, and witness statements to support your claim.
- Truck accident lawyer in Kankakee: Semi-trucks haul freight through Kankakee County on I-57 every day. A crash with one can cause life-changing injuries. We look for every insurance policy that may apply, including the trucking company’s commercial coverage.
- Construction accident lawyer in Kankakee: Falls, struck-by injuries, and trench collapses can happen on any job site. You may have a workers’ comp claim and a separate claim against a contractor or property owner whose carelessness caused the injury.
- Boating accident lawyer in Kankakee: Pleasure boats and jet skis share the Kankakee River with swimmers, anglers, and kayakers. When a careless or impaired operator causes a collision, the injured passengers and riders may have a claim.
- Wrongful death lawyer in Kankakee: When negligence takes a loved one, Illinois law lets the family seek compensation for their losses. We handle the legal work so your family can focus on each other.
- Pedestrian accident lawyer in Kankakee: Drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks or in parking lots can cause devastating injuries to people on foot. We work to show what the driver did wrong and what your injuries will cost over time.
Each of these claims has its own rules and deadlines. A free consultation is the quickest way to learn which ones apply to you.
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Kankakee?
The deadline to file a personal injury claim in Kankakee is generally two years from the date of the injury under 735 ILCS 5/13-202. If you miss it, the court can dismiss your case, no matter how strong it is.
Claims against a local government move faster. If a City of Kankakee vehicle hit you or you fell on public property, suit generally must be filed within one year under 745 ILCS 10/8-101. For an injured child, the two-year clock generally doesn’t start until the child turns 18 under 735 ILCS 5/13-211.
Work injuries follow different rules. You must tell your employer within 45 days and file with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission within three years of the accident, or two years after the last benefit payment, under 820 ILCS 305/6. The lawyers at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers can tell you which deadline controls your case.
What to Do After an Injury in Kankakee
The steps you take in the first days after an accident can protect your health and your claim. Start with these two.
Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine. Riverside Medical Center on North Wall Street is a state-designated Level II Trauma Center, and an emergency visit creates a record that links your injuries to the accident. Tell the provider about every symptom, including headaches and back pain that show up later.
Call the Kankakee Police Department for crashes inside city limits and the Illinois State Police for crashes on I-57. Ask for the report number and collect witness names and phone numbers. Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers can then request the report and other records for you.
How to Get Medical Care Without Health Insurance
Many people we talk to skip treatment because they don’t have health insurance. Waiting can hurt your recovery and give the insurance company a reason to argue you weren’t badly hurt. You may have more options than you think.
If you don’t have health insurance, Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers can connect you with medical providers who may treat you on a lien. A lien means the provider agrees to wait to be paid until your case resolves. Your own auto policy may also include medical payments coverage or uninsured motorist coverage that can help after a crash.
If you were hurt on the job, workers’ comp generally pays for your medical care, and fault doesn’t matter. Many people think Illinois is a no-fault state for car crashes, but it isn’t, so the at-fault driver’s insurer usually pays.
Speak With a Kankakee Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you need a personal injury lawyer in Kankakee, Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers is ready to go to bat for you. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today for your free consultation, in person or on Zoom, and let us start building your case.
