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Personal Injuries

An accident can change your life in an instant. Physical pain and personal struggles are difficult enough without everything else you are forced to deal with in the aftermath such as:

Worrying about money because you have to take extensive time off work, without pay in many instances.
Worrying when or if you will be able to return to your job.
Requiring expensive medical treatment without knowing if you’ll be able to pay for it.
Filing an insurance claim with companies who don’t play fair, because they care more about the bottom line than what you need.
Watching your family worry about you and the future, knowing that the accident affects them too.

At Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, in Orland Park, we help individuals and families like you get through extremely tough times. We work hard and smart to help you get full and fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages you may be entitled to receive — and we don’t forget about you along the way.

We Can Help You Relieve The Burden

Let us shoulder the legal and administrative burden, so you can focus on your recovery after:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

In today’s fast-paced world, bicyclists and pedestrians are always at risk on the road. Drivers of cars and trucks often are not careful, and their recklessness can lead to severe injury for you.

If you were injured by a careless driver, we can help you hold the driver accountable and get the compensation you need to keep for medical expenses, lost wages and other losses. With over 20 years of legal experience, we proudly help injured clients throughout Cook County and the southwest Chicago suburbs seek the financial reimbursement they deserve.

Experienced Representation And Personal Care

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Did the other party disobey traffic rules?
Was the other party distracted by cellphone use while they were driving?
Have your injuries affected your ability to work and do the things you enjoy?
Will you need medical care in the future due to your injuries?

These questions speak to negligence on the part of the driver, as well as the seriousness of the injury and its impact on your life. Our team is committed to you: we know that you are suffering, and we will not abandon you or leave you out of the loop while we pursue your claim.

Car Accidents

At any moment, you can be in an auto accident due to someone else’s carelessness. This can lead to not only serious physical injury but also financial hardship for you and your family, especially if you cannot work while you recover.

Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, in Orland Park, is a small firm with big experience. We are able to offer highly skilled representation as well as a uniquely personal approach. We stand by you every step of the way, helping you navigate the personal injury process from start to finish.

Representation That Won’t Forget About You

Being in an accident is a scary experience — and stressful as you face recovery. You need an attorney who understands not only the legal stakes but also the personal. Our dedicated team can answer questions that may be causing you to worry, such as:

Who can be held responsible for my injuries?
What should I do after an accident?
Who will pay for my medical bills while the lawsuit is ongoing?
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
What am I going to do if I’m disabled after the accident?
What if the other party does not have insurance?

We believe that you should be able to focus on recovering, not worry about how you and your family will get by. That is why our team is here to take on your case. We are a small firm, which allows us to truly focus on you and your needs: not lose you in a huge pile of cases.

Slip-and-fall Accidents

A slip-and-fall accident can leave you facing expensive medical bills and a long and painful recovery. Issues such as medical bills and lost time at work can also put your family in a financial bind.

At [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], our lawyers understand that. We know that you are hurt and may be scared or worried. We also know that you were injured through someone else’s negligence, and it’s not your fault: we are here to help you right that wrong. With over 20 years’ experience, we are proud to help clients just like you throughout Cook County and the southwest Chicago suburbs.

Holding Negligent Property Owners Responsible

Slip-and-fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, but often occur in areas such as:

Shopping malls
Restaurants
Outside or inside a local business
Coffee shops
Your workplace

The common denominator to these places? They are places where someone holds a responsibility to keep the area safe for you. A business has a responsibility to ensure that you will not be injured simply by going there. Yet, too often businesses are not careful enough.

Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents

An accident with a large vehicle, such as a truck or another commercial vehicle, can turn your life upside down. You may be facing expensive medical bills for your injury, made worse if you cannot work.

[nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] is a firm with the skill your personal injury case needs and the personal attention that you deserve. We offer not only years of experience and insight, but also a personal approach. Unlike huge, volume-oriented firms, with us, your case will not be lost in the shuffle. We genuinely care about our clients and the successful resolution of their case. We proudly help clients just like you throughout Cook County and the southwest Chicago suburbs.

Our Experience Can Help Your Cause

Our experience in truck and other commercial vehicle accidents means that we understand the best ways to make a successful case. For instance, many truck accidents involve safety violations such as driving an overweight truck or driving too long without taking a required rest break. Violations such as these can build a strong case of liability against the trucking company and their insurance company.

Our team handles cases involving accidents of all types of commercial vehicles, including:

There’s No Risk To You: Call Today

Shawn Heffernan & Associates, has been practicing law for over a decade and has successfully handled countless personal injuries cases for our clients. We are ready and willing to take on your case for you.

We are pleased to offer free attorney consultations to victims of personal injuries, so there is no risk in calling us and seeing what your case may hold.

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