WILL COUNTY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
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Last updated: August 2026
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Will County’s Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm
Will County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Illinois, with more than 708,000 residents stretching from Joliet and Bolingbrook in the north to Plainfield and Lockport along the Des Plaines River. The county sits at the junction of two of the busiest interstates in the Midwest, I-55 and I-80, making it a major freight and commuter corridor, and a county with a steady volume of serious traffic collisions.
Phillips Law Offices has represented personal injury victims across Will County since 1945. All personal injury lawsuits in Will County are filed in the Will County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit) at the courthouse in downtown Joliet. Our attorneys know this court, its judges, and its procedures. Whether your case involves a truck crash at the I-55/I-80 interchange, a slip and fall at a Bolingbrook shopping center, or a workplace injury in a Joliet warehouse, we have the experience to fight for full compensation.
Every consultation is free. We work on contingency, you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Will County
Phillips Law Offices represents Will County residents in every type of personal injury case. Each category involves different legal standards, evidence requirements, and damage calculations.
Car Accidents
Will County’s highway network, I-55, I-80, I-355, and U.S. Route 30, carries some of the heaviest combined car and truck traffic in the Chicago area, with a major, high-collision interchange where I-55 meets I-80 in Joliet. We handle rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, hit-and-run cases, drunk driving accidents, and multi-vehicle pileups across every city in the county. Our Will County car accident lawyers know these roads and this courthouse.
Truck Accidents
Will County is one of the largest freight and logistics hubs in the Midwest, with I-55, I-80, and I-355 all converging near Joliet and Bolingbrook and feeding some of the region’s largest intermodal rail yards and distribution centers. When a fully loaded semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the injuries are often catastrophic or fatal. Truck accident cases involve federal regulations, electronic logging data, and potentially multiple liable parties.
Medical Malpractice
Will County residents rely on Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook. When surgical errors, misdiagnoses, medication mistakes, or birth injuries occur at these facilities, our attorneys have the medical expertise and legal experience to hold providers accountable.
Wrongful Death
When a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, in a fatal car crash, truck accident, medical error, or workplace incident, surviving family members have the right to seek justice and financial security under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180). Phillips Law Offices has secured substantial wrongful death verdicts and settlements for families across Will County.
Nursing Home Abuse
When a nursing home or long-term care facility in Will County fails to provide adequate care, the result can be physical abuse, neglect, bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable resident. Illinois’ Nursing Home Care Act gives families the right to hold negligent facilities accountable. Our attorneys investigate Will County nursing home cases thoroughly and pursue full compensation for the harm caused.
Dog Bites
Illinois holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries their animals cause, there is no “one bite rule.” If you or your child was bitten or attacked by a dog in Will County, the owner can be held responsible for your medical bills, scarring, and psychological trauma regardless of the dog’s prior history. We know how to identify every liable party, including landlords and property owners in some cases.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners across Will County have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions. When icy parking lots along the I-55/Route 53 retail corridor in Bolingbrook go unsalted, wet floors in Joliet stores lack warning signs, or broken stairs in Plainfield apartment buildings cause falls, the property owner may be liable. Will County’s harsh winters make slip-and-fall cases particularly common from November through March.
Construction and Workplace Injuries
Will County’s enormous logistics and warehousing industry, concentrated around the I-55/I-80 corridor, creates constant construction and heavy-equipment activity. Falls from heights, forklift and loading-dock accidents, and struck-by incidents injure workers regularly. Beyond workers’ compensation, injured workers may have third-party claims against general contractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers that can provide additional compensation.
Pedestrian Accidents
Drivers in Will County must stop and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks under Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/11-1002), yet distracted and speeding drivers still strike people on foot along I-80, I-55, US-30, and Route 59. A pedestrian has no protection in a collision, so these crashes cause severe injuries. Our Will County pedestrian accident lawyers push back when insurers try to blame the victim.
Bicycle Accidents
Illinois treats a bicycle as a vehicle with full rights to the road, requires drivers to pass with at least three feet of clearance, and makes dooring a violation. We represent cyclists hurt at intersections in Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield and at crossings along Old Plank Road Trail. Talk to our Will County bicycle accident lawyers.
Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) Accidents
Uber and Lyft must carry $1 million in coverage during an active ride under the Illinois Transportation Network Providers Act, but which policy pays depends on the driver’s app status at impact. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian near downtown Joliet, the Hollywood Casino area, and the Route 59 retail corridor, our Will County rideshare accident lawyers pin down the right coverage.
Serving Every City in Will County
Phillips Law Offices handles personal injury cases from every community in Will County. No matter where your injury occurred, we have the local knowledge and legal experience to pursue your claim aggressively.
- Joliet, the county seat, marked downtown as the historic “Crossroads of America” where Route 66 meets the Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30)
- Bolingbrook, a major commercial corridor at the I-55/Route 53 interchange
- Plainfield, home to the Downtown Plainfield Historic District along Lockport Street
- Lockport, anchored by historic Dellwood Park near the I-355/Route 7 interchange
All personal injury lawsuits in Will County are filed in the Will County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit), 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Our attorneys appear regularly in this court and understand its procedures, judges, and jury demographics.
What to Do After a Personal Injury in Will County
The actions you take after an injury directly affect the strength of your legal claim. Follow these steps to protect your health and your right to compensation.
STEP 1
Get Emergency Medical Treatment
Will County has several hospital options. Silver Cross Hospital (1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox) and Saint Joseph Medical Center (333 Madison St, Joliet) both operate full emergency departments, and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook (500 Remington Blvd) serves the northern part of the county. Visit an ER within 24 hours of your injury, even if you feel fine. Immediate medical records create a direct link between the incident and your injuries.
STEP 2
Report the Incident
For traffic accidents, call 911 and wait for police to file an official report. For slip-and-fall incidents, report to the property owner and request a written incident report. For workplace injuries, notify your employer in writing within 45 days as required by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Official reports become foundational evidence in your claim.
STEP 3
Document Everything
Photograph the scene, your injuries, and any hazardous conditions. Collect witness names and contact information. Save all medical bills, receipts, and records of missed work. Keep a daily journal of your pain levels and limitations. This documentation quantifies your damages and counters insurance company arguments that your injuries are exaggerated.
STEP 4
Contact Phillips Law Offices Before Speaking to Insurance
Insurance adjusters contact injury victims quickly, sometimes within hours. Their goal is to minimize your claim or pressure you into accepting a lowball settlement. Do not provide recorded statements, sign authorization forms, or accept any offer before consulting with an attorney. Phillips Law Offices handles all insurance communications from day one, protecting your interests throughout the process.
Don’t Let Insurance Companies Decide What Your Case Is Worth
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize your claim. Our attorneys are trained to maximize it. Get a free, honest evaluation of your Will County personal injury case today.
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Personal Injury Case Results
Phillips Law Offices has a proven record of obtaining substantial compensation for personal injury victims across Illinois. These results reflect our commitment to thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.
$10 Million
The Situation
A child was seriously injured in an escalator incident at a Chicagoland shopping center.
Our Approach
Our attorneys litigated the case for six years to establish the property owner’s liability.
The Result
$10 million settlement for the family.
$25 Million
The Situation
A 17-year-old lost both kidneys due to a physician’s gross negligence.
Our Approach
Our attorneys litigated the case for four years, building the medical record needed to hold the responsible providers accountable.
The Result
$25 million settlement for the family.
$2.8 Million
The Situation
A 9-year-old boy suffered a permanent nerve-related arm injury during birth.
Our Approach
We pursued the birth-injury claim against the delivering providers and took the case to verdict.
The Result
$2.8 million jury verdict.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
Illinois Personal Injury Law: What Will County Residents Need to Know
Illinois personal injury claims are governed by specific statutes and legal standards that directly affect your right to compensation.
Modified Comparative Negligence: Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence standard. You can recover damages as long as you are less than 51% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies routinely inflate your share of blame to reduce their payout.
No Damage Caps: Illinois does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. You can recover the full value of medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of normal life. Punitive damages may be available in cases involving willful or wanton conduct.
Will County Courts: All personal injury lawsuits in Will County are filed in the Will County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit), 100 W. Jefferson Street, in Joliet. Phillips Law Offices has extensive experience in this court system. Read our complete guide to personal injury claims in Illinois for a detailed overview of the legal process.
Why Will County Injury Victims Choose Phillips Law Offices
When someone is seriously injured, they don’t need a lawyer who handles a hundred cases at once. They need a firm that treats their case like it’s the only one that matters. That’s how we operate.
Stephen D. Phillips, Senior Partner
Since 1945, Phillips Law Offices has built its reputation on thorough preparation, aggressive advocacy, and genuine commitment to every client. Will County personal injury cases require attorneys who understand the 12th Judicial Circuit in Joliet, local accident patterns at the state’s busiest freight interchanges, and the insurance companies that operate in the southwest suburbs.
- Over $500 million recovered for injured clients since 1945
- Five experienced trial attorneys including Stephen D. Phillips (41+ years)
- Access to top accident reconstruction, medical, and economic experts
- Knowledge of Will County’s roads, hospitals, and accident patterns
- Recognized by the Illinois State Bar Association for excellence
- Contingency fee basis, no fee unless we recover compensation for you
- Direct attorney access throughout your case
What Will County Clients Say
“Mr. Phillips is #1 in my experience with a wrongful death auto accident case. He was compassionate, professional, patient and prompt in returning my calls to answer my questions in representing my family’s case. I would tell anyone who needs legal representation, that Mr. Phillips is TOP in his field to get the job done.”
Libby, Chicago, IL
“I provide my highest and unequivocal recommendation for Alec D. Mesrobian, Attorney at Phillips Law Offices. His representation was exceptional in every respect.”
Khaled Aboushaala, Google Review
Will County Local Resources
Silver Cross Hospital: 1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL 60451, (815) 300-1100.
Saint Joseph Medical Center: 333 Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435, (815) 725-7133.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook: 500 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, (630) 312-5000.
Will County Circuit Court: 100 W. Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432, (815) 727-8592. 12th Judicial Circuit.
Illinois State Bar Association: Lawyer referral and information services for Illinois residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions Will County residents have about personal injury claims under Illinois law.
Where are personal injury cases in Will County filed?
All personal injury lawsuits in Will County are filed in the Will County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit), located at 100 W. Jefferson Street in Joliet. This court handles civil cases from all Will County communities, including Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, and Lockport.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Illinois?
The general statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Illinois is two years from the date of the injury (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Property damage claims have a five-year deadline. For minors, the clock does not start until the child turns 18. Missing the filing deadline permanently bars your claim.
Can I still recover damages if I was partially at fault in Will County?
Yes. Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can recover damages as long as you are less than 51% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies routinely exaggerate your fault to reduce their payout, which is why experienced legal representation is critical.
What types of compensation can I recover in a Will County personal injury case?
Illinois law allows you to recover compensation for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, loss of normal life, and disfigurement. Illinois does not cap compensatory damages. In cases involving willful or wanton conduct, punitive damages may also be available.
Where should I go for emergency treatment in Will County?
Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox and Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet both have full emergency departments; UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook serves the northern part of the county. Get medical attention within 24 hours, even if you feel fine.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Will County?
Phillips Law Offices handles all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We advance all case costs, including accident reconstruction, medical records, and expert witness fees. Your initial consultation is free and confidential.
How long does a personal injury case take in Will County?
Timelines vary depending on injury severity, liability complexity, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Straightforward cases may resolve in 6 to 12 months. Complex cases with multiple defendants or catastrophic injuries can take 2 to 3 years. Phillips Law Offices waits until you reach maximum medical improvement before negotiating to ensure the full value of your claim.
Does Phillips Law Offices handle cases from all Will County cities?
Yes. We represent personal injury victims from Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Lockport, and every other community in Will County. Our attorneys regularly appear in the Will County Circuit Court in Joliet and have deep knowledge of local roads, hospitals, and accident patterns across the county.
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