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If you were injured in Naperville, elsewhere in DuPage County, or in Schaumburg, a Naperville personal injury lawyer at Mixan Mahony, LLC can review your situation for free and explain how Illinois law applies. We serve western and northwest suburban clients from our Chicago office, with phone and video meetings available. Naperville and Schaumburg fall under different county courts, so knowing where your case belongs is part of the first conversation.

Working With a Naperville 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 Naperville and DuPage County, 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.

Western and Northwest Suburban Crash Corridors

Commuter traffic, shopping districts, and tollway interchanges drive many of the injury claims in this area:

  • Crashes on I-88, I-355, and the I-88 and I-355 interchange.
  • Rear-end and turning crashes on Route 59, Ogden Avenue (US-34), and Washington Street.
  • Pedestrian and cyclist injuries around downtown Naperville and Metra station areas.
  • Crashes near Woodfield Mall and along Golf Road, Higgins Road, and Route 53 in Schaumburg.
  • Slip and fall injuries at stores, restaurants, and office parks.

DuPage County and Cook County Courts for This Area

DuPage County is the 18th Judicial Circuit, and its civil cases are generally heard at the DuPage County Judicial Center in Wheaton. Naperville also extends into Will County, so a crash on the city’s south side may belong in the 12th Judicial Circuit in Joliet.

Schaumburg is in Cook County. The Circuit Court of Cook County lists Schaumburg among the communities served by its Third Municipal District at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse. Depending on the case type and amount claimed, a Cook County injury case may also be assigned to another location within the Circuit Court of Cook County.

We confirm the county and the proper court before filing.

Injury Cases We Handle for Naperville and DuPage County Clients

We handle a range of personal injury matters for people in Naperville and DuPage County, including:

Vehicle and Transportation Injuries

Abuse, Neglect, and Long-Term Care

Medical and Birth Injuries

Premises, Work, and Boating Injuries

Specific Injury Claims for Naperville and DuPage County Clients

Long-Term Care and CILA Injuries in Naperville and DuPage County

Families in Naperville and DuPage County 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 Naperville and DuPage County

Families in DuPage County and the northwest suburbs sometimes contact us about abuse in youth sports, schools, camps, or medical settings. These cases often examine background checks, supervision rules, and how complaints were handled. We meet privately, and the survivor sets the pace.

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 Naperville and DuPage County 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.

Claims against a DuPage County municipality, park district, or other local public entity generally have a one-year filing limit under 745 ILCS 10/8-101(a).

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

We work with Naperville and Schaumburg clients by phone and video, gather records electronically, and sign documents by e-signature. If a deposition or court date is needed, we explain what to expect well in advance.

Choosing a Naperville 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 Naperville 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 Naperville and DuPage County, 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 Naperville and DuPage County from our Chicago office. We do not have an office in Naperville and DuPage County. 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 Naperville and DuPage County Injury Claims

Is there a Mixan Mahony, LLC office in Naperville or Schaumburg?

No. Our only office is in Chicago at 444 W. Lake St., Suite 1707. We serve clients in Naperville, DuPage County, and Schaumburg by phone and video.

Which court handles a Naperville car accident lawsuit?

Most Naperville cases arising in DuPage County are filed in the 18th Judicial Circuit at the DuPage County Judicial Center in Wheaton. If the crash happened on the Will County side of Naperville, the case may belong in the 12th Judicial Circuit in Joliet.

Where would a Schaumburg injury case be heard?

Schaumburg is in Cook County. The Circuit Court of Cook County lists Schaumburg in its Third Municipal District at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse, though some injury cases may be assigned to another Cook County location depending on the case.

What should I collect after a crash on Route 59 or Ogden Avenue?

Keep the crash report number, photos of the vehicles and scene, the other driver’s insurance information, witness contacts, and all medical records and bills. These records help show how the crash happened and what it cost you.

What if the other driver says I was partly at fault for an I-88 crash?

Illinois uses modified comparative fault under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116. You can still recover if you are 50 percent or less at fault, but your damages are reduced by your share. You are barred if your fault is more than 50 percent.

Is there a deadline for medical negligence claims from a DuPage County hospital visit?

Generally, 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a) requires filing within two years of when you knew or should have known of the injury, and no more than four years after the act or omission, with some exceptions. Ask a lawyer to confirm the deadline for your situation.

How are fees handled for a Naperville or Schaumburg case?

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