9+ Years
Legal Experience
About Douglas B Johnson
Douglas B. Johnson is a seasoned attorney with a robust legal career spanning two decades. Born and raised in the Bloomington-Normal area, Doug graduated cum laude from law school, consistently earning awards for his academic excellence. Before joining the Johnson Law Group, Doug amassed extensive experience at State Farm, working in their Regional and Corporate offices. There, he honed his skills as a negotiator and conducted mediations to represent State Farm's interests effectively.
In addition to his legal career, Doug gained valuable expertise in investigative practices while working for a private investigation agency. His work involved surveillance, background checks, skip-tracing, and pre-employment screening, allowing him to develop strong skills in interviewing, statement-taking, and evidence collection and preservation.
Doug's diverse background also includes carpentry work across Illinois and Virginia, a passion he continues to pursue today. He enjoys carpentry projects in his free time and spending quality time with his wife, Bethany, and their two children, Bailey and Caleb. Notably, Doug applied his carpentry skills to design and construct the Johnson Law Group office.
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
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
Where did Douglas B. Johnson complete his law degree?
Douglas B. Johnson completed his law degree, graduating cum laude.
What kind of legal experience does Douglas have?
Douglas has two decades of legal experience, including work at State Farm and in private investigation.
What are Doug's personal interests?
Doug enjoys carpentry projects and spending time with his family.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Douglas B Johnson for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Douglas for a free case review
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