Terry Heady

Heady & Associates

24+ Years

Legal Experience

About Terry Heady

Terry Heady, based in Aurora, Illinois, brings over 24 years of dedicated experience to the field of law, focusing on the rights of accident victims throughout the Chicagoland area. His extensive expertise covers a wide range of injury claims, including car and motorcycle accidents, trucking incidents, construction site injuries, nursing home claims, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

Recognized as one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers from 2014 to 2020, Mr. Heady is highly regarded in his field. In addition to his personal injury practice, he is committed to representing employees facing wrongful termination and victims of workplace issues such as sexual harassment, race discrimination, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, gender discrimination, and discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Mr. Heady is a member of the federal trial bar for the Northern District of Illinois. His legal acumen is demonstrated by his successful trial record before the Illinois Human Rights Commission and in federal court.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Employment Law

Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home Abuse

Products Liability

Animal & Dog Bites

Brain Injury

Car Accidents

Construction Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Premises Liability

Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Employee Benefits

Employment Contracts

Illinois Car Accident Laws

Understanding Illinois's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

2 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (51%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$20K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of personal injury cases does Terry Heady handle?

Terry Heady handles cases involving car and motorcycle accidents, trucking incidents, construction site injuries, nursing home claims, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

In what areas of employment law does Terry Heady specialize?

He specializes in wrongful termination, sexual harassment, race discrimination, ADA violations, gender discrimination, and discrimination based on sexual orientation.

What recognition has Terry Heady received for his work?

He was named one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers from 2014 to 2020.

Where is Terry Heady licensed to practice?

Terry Heady is a member of the federal trial bar for the Northern District of Illinois.

Has Terry Heady tried cases in federal court?

Yes, he has successfully tried cases in federal court and before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.