Arlington Heights is home to more than 75,000 people and sits about 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Residents and commuters travel local routes such as Arlington Heights Road, Northwest Highway, Palatine Road, and Euclid Avenue, while the village's businesses, shopping areas, neighborhoods, and public spaces keep people moving throughout the community. Whether you are behind the wheel, walking through a parking lot, working, or visiting a local business, an ordinary day can change quickly when someone else's carelessness causes a serious injury.
After an injury, you may be facing medical treatment, missed work, and expenses you did not expect. You may also have questions about who was responsible, whether insurance will cover your losses, and what steps you can take to protect your right to compensation.
At the Law Office of Jack M. Shapiro, P.C., I serve injured people in Arlington Heights from my Buffalo Grove office. I handle personal injury claims involving motor vehicle crashes, dangerous property conditions, dog bites, construction accidents, and other injuries caused by negligence. I can investigate what happened, deal with insurance companies, and pursue compensation for your injuries and related losses. Contact me now to schedule a free consultation.
Illinois Laws That Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are more than 50% responsible for your injury, you generally cannot recover damages. If you are 50% or less responsible, you may still recover, but your compensation is reduced according to your percentage of fault.
Illinois law generally requires you to file an action seeking damages for a personal injury within two years after the cause of action accrues. However, different deadlines can apply in some circumstances, which is why speaking with me can help when filing a personal injury claim.
Acting promptly can also help preserve important evidence. Surveillance footage may be deleted, conditions at an accident scene can change, and witnesses may become harder to locate. I can review the circumstances of your injury, determine which deadlines apply, and take steps to protect your claim.
Personal Injury Cases I Handle for Arlington Heights Residents
Personal injury claims can arise from many types of accidents. In general, you may have a claim when another person or business fails to use reasonable care, and that failure causes your injuries. I handle personal injury cases involving:
Car accidents: Speeding, distracted driving, failure to yield, and other unsafe driving behaviors can cause collisions and serious injuries.
Truck accidents: A commercial truck crash may involve the driver, trucking company, contractor, or another party, depending on what caused the collision.
Motorcycle accidents: Riders can suffer severe injuries because motorcycles provide little physical protection during a crash.
Slip and fall accidents: Wet floors, damaged walkways, ice, and other dangerous property conditions can cause serious falls.
Dog bites: Dog attacks can result in wounds, infections, nerve damage, scarring, and other injuries.
Construction accidents: Depending on the circumstances, an injured worker or another person may have a claim against a negligent third party.
Not every accident results in a personal injury claim. I can review how your injury occurred, identify parties who may be legally responsible, and explain all of your available options.
How I Can Help After an Accident
A personal injury claim requires evidence showing what happened, who was responsible, and how the accident affected you. Insurance companies may question fault, the seriousness of your injuries, or the amount of compensation you are seeking.
I can investigate the accident and gather available evidence, including photographs, video footage, witness information, accident or incident reports, and medical records. I can also communicate with insurers on your behalf and respond when they dispute responsibility or the extent of your losses.
Depending on your case, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, and other losses. I can document those losses, negotiate with the insurance company, and take your case to court if necessary.
Why Choose the Law Office of Jack M. Shapiro, P.C.
My experience includes working on both sides of personal injury cases. Before representing injured people, I spent several years at an insurance defense firm in the northwest suburbs, where I represented insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury defense and other matters. That experience gave me firsthand knowledge of how insurers evaluate claims and defend against personal injury lawsuits.
I later chose to put that experience to work for injured people and formed the Law Office of Jack M. Shapiro, P.C., where I focus my practice exclusively on personal injury. Because I understand how insurance companies approach these cases, I can anticipate issues they may raise and build a claim with those challenges in mind.
My commitment to helping people also goes back to the beginning of my legal career. After graduating from Brooklyn Law School, I volunteered with CARPLS legal aid and at the Daley Center, helping Chicago residents understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Today, I bring that same client-focused approach to my personal injury practice. I offer free consultations and handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, so my attorney's fee depends on obtaining compensation for you.
Contact an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Arlington Heights, Illinois
A serious injury can affect your health, your ability to work, and your finances long after the accident. If someone else's negligence caused your injuries in Arlington Heights, you may have the right to seek compensation for the losses you have suffered. Understanding your legal options can help you decide what steps to take before important deadlines pass.
At the Law Office of Jack M. Shapiro, P.C., I serve clients in Arlington Heights from my Buffalo Grove office. I can review what happened, explain your legal options, and help you determine your next steps. Reach out now to schedule a free consultation.