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Michael Helfand

When You Work For Cash Under The Table

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

Are You Really Hiring A Chicago Law Firm?

When I was younger, I assumed that if you hired a lawyer, you were also hiring everyone that they worked with. Why else would a group of people share an office together and represent themselves as one big firm if it wasn’t the case? What I’ve learned is that a lot of times, law firms […]

Illinois Car Accident Law – When You Are Being Sued

We typically only help people who were injured in car accident cases, so I’m going to start out with the caveat that we can’t help you find an attorney to defend you and what I’m saying is general advice. Now that I have the geeky lawyer disclaimer stuff out of the way … If you […]

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