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You Don’t Need A Lawyer If …

By Michael Helfand
on October 12, 2016

Posted In Did You Know?

While people call me to help them find a lawyer, I actually offer two services with my website. It’s lawyer referrals AND legal guidance. By that I mean that I will give you my opinion of what should happen on your case and often that means telling you that you don’t need a lawyer. Some […]

How To Lose An Illinois Workers’ Compensation Case

By Michael Helfand
on October 5, 2016

Posted In Injury Cases

I talk to approximately 200 people a month who have questions about Illinois workers’ compensation law or need representation for an injury. In about 10 of those calls I hear something that I find a little odd. It’s something along the lines of “I’m too busy to get medical treatment for my injury.” If you […]

When You Work For Cash Under The Table

By Michael Helfand
on September 28, 2016

Posted In General

Everybody breaks the law at some point in their life. For most of us this means speeding, even if we don’t get caught. I’m just as guilty of this as anyone. If the speed limit is 55 mph, I think most people have no problem believing that actually means it’s OK to drive 64 mph, […]

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlements

By Michael Helfand
on September 21, 2016

Posted In Injury Cases

A caller to my office was rightfully upset with his Chicago workers’ compensation attorney. His case was settled, the contracts were signed and approved by the Arbitrator. Once that happens they get sent to the insurance company for payment. That should take 2-3 weeks usually for them to issue a check to your attorney. All […]

Cancer from weed killer, find a lawsuit attorney

By Michael Helfand
on September 14, 2016

Posted In Injury Cases

It has been an interesting year for unveiling the effects of long-standing, common household products. First, it was Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, now it is Roundup week killer. Roundup has been found to be a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Evidence linking Roundup to such cancers as myeloma, leukemia, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma […]

Three Bizarre Illinois Lawyers

By Michael Helfand
on September 7, 2016

Posted In Did You Know?

When people call me for Illinois legal advice, I tell them the number one thing to do is be honest. It helps their case and helps their credibility. And of course it’s just the right thing to do. So I’m always surprised when there are attorneys who don’t follow the same rule. Or I guess […]

The Illinois Income Withholding For Support Act

By Michael Helfand
on August 31, 2016

Posted In Illinois Family Law

Info on Illinois Income Withholding for Support Act and what to do when an employer does not withhold and pay child support in Illinois

Why Illinois Lawsuits Settle Just Before Trial?

By Michael Helfand
on August 24, 2016

Posted In Litigation

When will my Illinois lawsuit settle, should I take my case to trial, personal injury lawyer in Chicago who provides free advice.

Winning An Illinois Airbag Lawsuit

By Michael Helfand
on August 17, 2016

Posted In Injury Cases

Chicago airbag lawsuit attorney to bring a case for an injury when the airbag has failed to deploy, no fee unless we win.

Illinois Divorce – The Stages You Will Go Through

By Michael Helfand
on August 10, 2016

Posted In Illinois Family Law

Going through a divorce in Illinois can be like dealing with a death. Learn about the stages of divorce and how to deal with them, by a Chicago lawyer.

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