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If you were hurt in Aurora, Elgin, or anywhere along the Fox River Valley, an Aurora personal injury lawyer at Mixan Mahony, LLC can review your claim at no cost and explain your options under Illinois law. We serve injured people in Kane County and the Fox Valley from our Chicago office, with phone and video meetings available, so you do not need to travel downtown to get started. Most Illinois injury claims must be filed within two years, so it helps to talk with a lawyer early.

Working With a Aurora personal injury lawyer From Our Chicago Office

Mixan Mahony, LLC is a Chicago plaintiff personal injury firm founded by Mackenzie J. Mahony and Colleen Mixan Mikaitis. Our only office is at 444 W. Lake St., Suite 1707, in Chicago. We represent people across Illinois, including Aurora and Elgin, and we do not have a local office in this area. You can learn more about our Illinois personal injury representation or our Chicago personal injury practice.

Where Fox Valley Injuries Happen

The Fox Valley mixes tollway traffic, busy retail corridors, and older river-town streets. The crashes and injuries we hear about most often in this area involve:

  • Tollway and interchange crashes on I-88 (the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway) and I-90 (the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway).
  • Rear-end and turning crashes on Route 59, Route 31, Route 25, and Randall Road.
  • Pedestrian and cyclist injuries near downtown Aurora, downtown Elgin, and the Fox River Trail.
  • Truck and delivery-van crashes tied to warehouse and distribution sites along I-88 and I-90.
  • Falls and unsafe-property injuries at retail centers, apartment complexes, and parking lots.

Which Court Hears an Aurora or Elgin Injury Case?

Aurora and Elgin cross county lines, so the right court depends on where the injury happened and where the parties live. Aurora sits in Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall Counties. Elgin sits in Kane and Cook Counties.

Cases arising in the Kane County parts of either city are generally filed in the 16th Judicial Circuit at the Kane County Judicial Center. A case from Aurora’s DuPage County side may belong in the 18th Judicial Circuit in Wheaton, and one from the Will County side may belong in the 12th Judicial Circuit in Joliet. For Elgin’s Cook County side, the Circuit Court of Cook County lists Elgin among the communities served by its Third Municipal District in Rolling Meadows.

We review the crash location, the defendants, and venue rules before filing so the case starts in a proper court.

Injury Cases We Handle for Aurora and Elgin Clients

We handle a range of personal injury matters for people in Aurora and Elgin, including:

Vehicle and Transportation Injuries

Abuse, Neglect, and Long-Term Care

Medical and Birth Injuries

Premises, Work, and Boating Injuries

Specific Injury Claims for Aurora and Elgin Clients

Long-Term Care and CILA Injuries in Aurora and Elgin

Families in Aurora and Elgin sometimes contact us when a parent, grandparent, or adult child with a disability is hurt in a care setting. In Illinois, nursing homes and assisted living establishments are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) for adults with developmental disabilities are overseen by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities publishes OIG abuse, neglect, and exploitation information by CILA provider, showing allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation reported to and accepted for investigation by the IDHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the results of those investigations. Claims in these settings often turn on staffing, supervision, medication records, and incident reports.

Sexual Abuse and Assault Claims in Aurora and Elgin

Survivors in the Fox Valley sometimes come to us after abuse connected to youth sports leagues, schools, churches, or private programs. These cases often focus on what the organization knew and whether it supervised staff and volunteers. We talk with survivors privately, at their pace, by phone or video.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Civil claims are separate from criminal cases, and speaking with us is confidential.

Illinois Deadlines and Fault Rules for Aurora and Elgin Injury Claims

  • Two-year deadline for most injury claims. Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years after the cause of action accrues.
  • Shared fault. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, an injured person is barred only if their fault is more than 50 percent of the cause of the injury. Otherwise, damages are reduced by their percentage of fault.
  • Local public entities. Under 745 ILCS 10/8-101(a), most civil actions against a local public entity or its employees must be filed within 1 year after the injury. Claims arising from patient care follow a separate rule.
  • Childhood sexual abuse. Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202.2(f), a civil action based on childhood sexual abuse may be filed at any time, unless the claim was already time-barred before the 2014 amendment to that section took effect.
  • Wrongful death. Under 740 ILCS 180/2, a wrongful death action is generally filed within 2 years after the death, with exceptions written into the statute.
  • Medical negligence. Under 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a), a claim generally must be filed within 2 years after the injury was or should have been discovered, and no more than 4 years after the act or omission, subject to exceptions.

If a city, park district, or other local public entity in Kane County may be responsible, a shorter one-year filing period under 745 ILCS 10/8-101(a) may apply.

These are general rules. Exceptions can shorten or extend a deadline, so ask a lawyer to confirm the deadline for your situation.

How We Work With Clients Outside Chicago

Most Fox Valley clients never need to come to Chicago until a case requires it. We start with a phone or video call, collect crash reports and medical records electronically, and send documents for e-signature. When an in-person meeting makes sense, we will discuss the logistics with you.

Choosing a Aurora personal injury lawyer does not have to mean choosing someone down the street. What matters is a team that knows the local courts and deadlines, gathers the records quickly, and keeps you informed. As your Aurora personal injury lawyer, we do that from Chicago while you stay home and focus on recovery.

  • A free first conversation by phone or video.
  • Records requests sent directly to police agencies, hospitals, and insurers.
  • Electronic signatures for the fee agreement and authorizations.
  • Updates by phone, email, or text.
  • In-person meetings at our Chicago office or another arrangement when a case needs one.

Meet the Partners

Chicago personal injury lawyers Colleen Mixan Mikaitis and Mackenzie J. Mahony, partners at Mixan Mahony, LLC

Mixan Mahony, LLC was founded by Colleen Mixan Mikaitis and Mackenzie J. Mahony. Both partners are personally involved in the cases the firm handles for clients in Aurora and Elgin, and you can reach them through our Chicago office by phone or video.

No attorney fee unless we recover for you. Your first consultation is free. How case costs and expenses are handled is explained in writing in the fee agreement before any work begins.

Contact Mixan Mahony, LLC

Mixan Mahony, LLC
444 W. Lake St., Suite 1707
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 262-3971
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We serve clients in Aurora and Elgin from our Chicago office. We do not have an office in Aurora and Elgin. Phone and video meetings are available. You can also reach us through our contact page.

This page provides general information about Illinois law and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results.

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Questions About Aurora and Elgin Injury Claims

Does Mixan Mahony, LLC have an office in Aurora or Elgin?

No. Our only office is in Chicago at 444 W. Lake St., Suite 1707. We serve clients in Aurora, Elgin, and the Fox Valley by phone, video, and electronic document sharing, and we can discuss in-person meetings when a case needs one.

If I was hurt on the DuPage County side of Aurora, does my case go to Kane County?

Not necessarily. Aurora covers parts of four counties, and the proper court usually depends on where the injury happened and where the defendants are located. A case from the DuPage County side may belong in the 18th Judicial Circuit in Wheaton rather than the Kane County Judicial Center.

Which Cook County court handles cases from Elgin’s Cook County side?

The Circuit Court of Cook County lists Elgin among the communities served by its Third Municipal District, which sits at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse. Depending on the size and type of the case, it may also be assigned elsewhere within the Circuit Court of Cook County.

What should I do after a crash on I-88 or I-90 near Aurora or Elgin?

Get medical care, ask for the crash report number, take photos if it is safe, and write down witness names. Tollway crashes are often handled by the Illinois State Police, so the report may come from that agency rather than a city police department.

Can I still recover if I was partly at fault for a Randall Road crash?

Possibly. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, you are barred only if your fault is more than 50 percent of the cause of the injury. If your fault is 50 percent or less, your damages are reduced by your share of fault.

How long do I have to file a Fox Valley injury lawsuit?

Most Illinois personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years under 735 ILCS 5/13-202. Claims against local public entities generally have a one-year limit, and other exceptions exist, so ask a lawyer about your specific deadline.

What does it cost to hire Mixan Mahony, LLC for an Aurora or Elgin case?

The consultation is free, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover for you. How case costs are handled is explained in writing in the fee agreement before work begins.