PRACTICE AREAS
The Law Offices of Timothy Henderson provides dedicated legal representation to individuals and families across Chicago and the surrounding Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties. Whether you are recovering from a serious injury, navigating a workplace accident claim, or planning for your family’s future, our firm offers direct, personalized counsel at every stage of your case. Explore our practice directory below to find the legal support and resources tailored to your situation.
Core Practice Areas
When another person or entity’s negligence causes a preventable accident, the resulting physical pain, medical expenses, and lost income can quickly overwhelm your household. We represent injured clients throughout the greater Chicago area, handling communications with insurance adjusters, gathering critical evidence of fault, and pursuing full financial recovery for current and future medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our firm focuses on personal injury claims supported by dedicated practice resources:
Chicago Car Accidents: Advocating for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured in motor vehicle collisions across Chicago and Cook County. We assist clients in evaluating insurance coverage, proving liability, and pursuing compensation from negligent motorists.
Bicycle Accidents: Protecting the rights of cyclists struck by careless drivers. We work to document crash scenes, counter unfair bias from insurance carriers, and recover damages for severe roadway injuries.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Holding commercial and residential property owners accountable when unaddressed hazards, poor maintenance, or unsafe walking surfaces cause serious fall injuries.
Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, employees who suffer job-related injuries or occupational illnesses are generally entitled to statutory benefits regardless of who was at fault. Even if an employer has only one employee—or is headquartered outside of Illinois—workers whose employment results in an injury within the state are typically protected by Illinois law.
We guide injured employees through strict statutory requirements, including reporting the injury to the employer within the mandatory 45-day window and filing an Application for Adjustment of Claim. Our representation covers repetitive trauma (such as carpal tunnel or back injuries), occupational diseases, and workplace accidents that aggravate pre-existing conditions. Depending on your circumstances, we help you pursue reasonable medical care coverage, Temporary Total Disability (TTD), Temporary Partial Disability (TPD), Permanent Partial or Total Disability (PPD/PTD), vocational rehabilitation, or survivor death benefits.
Workplace Injuries & Claim Steps: Detailed guidance on the steps injured employees must take immediately following an on-the-job accident, how to protect your claim when dealing with employer insurance representatives, and what to do if an employer lacks proper workers’ compensation insurance.
Thoughtful estate planning ensures that your hard-earned assets are distributed according to your wishes and spares your loved ones unnecessary legal stress. Without a valid estate plan in place, your property becomes subject to Illinois intestacy laws, leaving courts to decide how your estate is divided. We work closely with individuals and families to draft clear, legally sound estate documents under the Illinois Probate Act, including Last Wills and Testaments and revocable living trusts designed to streamline asset distribution and help families avoid the delays and costs of probate court.
Power of Attorney: Preparing statutory Illinois Durable Powers of Attorney for both Health Care and Property. These essential documents allow you to designate a trusted agent to make critical medical decisions and manage financial affairs on your behalf if an illness or injury leaves you unable to communicate.
Additional Legal Services & Client Resources
Alongside our three primary practice areas, the Law Offices of Timothy Henderson assists clients with the following legal matters and informational resources supported by our firm pages:
Traffic Tickets & Moving Violations: Simply paying a traffic fine counts as a conviction on your Illinois driving record, which can add points to your license, increase insurance premiums, or trigger license suspension or revocation. We represent drivers in court for moving violations, speeding tickets, construction zone citations, and driving on a suspended license.
Residential & Commercial Real Estate: Guiding buyers and sellers through residential and commercial property transactions across Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties, including contract review, buy-sell agreements, deeds, leases, and closing representation.
Illinois Auto Accident Client Guides: If you or a family member has been involved in a collision, review our step-by-step resources on What to Do After a Car Accident in Illinois, Steps to Follow After an Accident, and Accident Preparation & Insurance Minimums.
Schedule a Consultation With Attorney Timothy Henderson
Understanding your legal rights is the first step toward protecting your recovery and your future. To discuss your case directly with Attorney Timothy Henderson, call (312) 444-9400 (or reach us after hours at (630) 708-0873). You can also submit your inquiry online through our Contact Us page or learn more about our firm’s background on our About Us page.