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Injury Law Firm in Bloomington, IL

Personal injury & workers’ compensation lawyer Terry W. Dodds fights to recover a fair settlement on behalf of injured victims in Illinois. At Dodds Law Office, we understand how a sudden accident can impact your day-to-day life. Medical bills and lost wages can combine to place a substantial financial burden on injured victims. Terry Dodds will work diligently throughout the legal process to maximize your chance at a favorable outcome, allowing you to focus on healing.

$2,000,000
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$1,000,000 +
Recovered for clients in 2022 alone
$340,000
Recovery for a client who sustained fracture to her left femur
Compassion

We understand clients may feel overwhelmed during the legal process. Our law firm helps you navigate the legal system, answering your questions and addressing your concerns along the way.

Transparency

We want you to feel confident that you’re making informed decisions about your case. Attorney Terry Dodds will make sure you understand the legal options that are available to you, and that you’re kept up to date as your case moves forward.

Dedication

Dodds Law Office is not a settlement mill type law firm. Attorney Terry Dodds is dedicated to protecting your rights and looking out for your best interests, and he won’t back down to the other side.

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McLean County Bar Association Member since 2005
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We Stand Firm with Our Clients

When you work with Dodds Law Office, you can have confidence in the way your case is handled. Our goal is to win the jury over through storytelling and by relating to them in ways that allow them to trust what we’re telling them. By doing this, we enable them to see the flaws in the opposition’s case. We like to chip away at the opponent’s case in the best way we believe will accomplish these objectives.

When you hire an attorney to help you with your case, you want to know that your lawyer will work hard on your behalf from the moment the case begins. At Dodds Law Office, we take a comprehensive approach to your case and develop strategies that we hope will best educate others about your situation. It has been our experience that this best maximizes the client’s chances of a positive outcome.

There’s too much on the line when it comes to your future to leave these critical decisions up to chance. Let us help you seek a favorable result.

Whether you’re seeking a fair settlement in your personal injury case, appealing a workers’ compensation decision, or fighting for your freedom in a criminal case, attorney Terry Dodds has the knowledge, experience, and courtroom skill it takes to help you achieve your goals.

We Stand Firm with Our Clients

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Personal Injury Lawyer

Victims of personal injury accidents can recover costs from the at-fault party through a lawsuit or insurance claim. When an accident occurs due to negligence, injured victims can be left with staggering medical expenses. This, coupled with lost wages during recovery, creates additional stress for victims struggling to navigate a lawsuit. Personal injury attorney Terry W. Dodds dedicates his career to alleviating the stress undergone by accident victims, helping them recover full and fair compensation.

Workers’ Compensation Attorney

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act requires employers to maintain insurance coverage to provide for employees when a workplace accident occurs. After a work injury, employees can recover temporary or permanent disability benefits, lost wages, medical costs, and other costs associated with the injury. Working with a workers’ compensation attorney to recover damages ensures that injured employees are protected from unfair settlement offers and bad faith insurance tactics.

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Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials Attorney

When a workers’ compensation claim is denied, claimants have the right to file an appeal. Claimants must initiate this appeal within 30 days of receiving the denial. Workers’ compensation claims are often initially denied due to clerical errors, lack of sufficient evidence, or bad faith insurance tactics. Workers’ compensation attorney Terry Dodds can help victims dispute these denials and obtain a fair settlement.

Call Dodds Law Office today for help with your
workers’ compensation case.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

An Illinois criminal defense lawyer at Dodds Law Office can help protect your rights, your freedom, and your future. When you’re accused of a crime, your livelihood is at stake. Hefty fines, prison time, and life-impacting consequences threaten your personal freedom. Criminal defense attorney Terry Dodds can help lessen the impact of a criminal conviction on your life by developing strategies to reduce or even eliminate your charges. Whether you’re facing misdemeanor, felony, or DUI charges, attorney Terry Dodds will review your case and build a comprehensive defense against the accusations.

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Whether you’re looking for help with a criminal case, personal injury lawsuit, or workers’ compensation case, Terry W. Dodds has the experience necessary to help you reach your goals.

Call (309) 829-9300 today. FREE consultations.

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Areas We Service

Working with clients in the Bloomington, IL region,
and surrounding areas.

Bloomington, Illinois

Helping legal clients throughout Bloomington and nearby areas with prompt and dedicated service.

Decatur, Illinois

Involved in a legal issue in Decature or surrounding areas? My office serves clients effectively.

Normal, Illinois

Whether you’re at Illinois State University or just living life in Normal, I can help you no matter the issue.

Champaign, Illinois

Injury, criminal, divorce, and workers’ comp cases are handled for clients in Champaign.

Peoria, Illinois

Assisting the citizens of Peoria with cases involving personal injury, workers comp, other types of injury claims, and those charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses.

Bloomington, Illinois

Helping legal clients throughout Bloomington and nearby areas with prompt and dedicated service.

Decatur, Illinois

Involved in a legal issue in Decature or surrounding areas? My office serves clients effectively.

Normal, Illinois

Whether you’re at Illinois State University or just living life in Normal, I can help you no matter the issue.

Champaign, Illinois

Injury, criminal, divorce, and workers’ comp cases are handled for clients in Champaign

Client Testimonials

Terry Dodds has been extremely helpful with my case in the past. My charge was a possible felony, and Dodds Law Office took matters in their own hands and moved the charge down to a misdemeanor with extreme haste. He and his team are spectacular at what they do and will provide the best service with the best outcome possible. I highly recommend working with Dodds Law Office in the future.

Henry Le

Is an amazing attorney will work with you, he’ll talk with you and help you and fight for your settlement to the Max and to the best of his ability I suggest going to him, he’s very honest, and he fights to the end thank you, Terry

Sharon Brunson

Terry Dodds was a great help to me in my case. He was able to get a couple charges dropped completely, and I got probation for the remaining charge. He was honest and let me know how the case was going at all times. Terry is a great lawyer and I highly recommend him!

Holly McCue

I highly recommend Dodds Law Office to anyone that needs help with a case.
Terry fought for me for the last two years on my workmen’s compensation case. Terry will be my to go to guy if I have anything come up in the future. Couldn’t ask for a better attorney to fight for you.
Thanks again Terry, you are the best.!!

Carmen Prochnow

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Is It Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?
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Is it worth hiring a personal injury lawyer? Legal representation is invaluable, as it can lead to higher compensation, improve your chances of winning, and provide peace of mind. You have valid grounds for a lawsuit if you've sustained injuries due to someone else's negligence or misconduct. By partnering with the right attorney, you can enhance your likelihood of success. For help with your personal injury case, contact Dodds Law Office at (309) 807-3600.

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