Here’s a secret about working with an attorney in Illinois. You almost never see them face to face. You might when you first hire them and maybe if you have to give a deposition or the case goes to trial some day, but the reality is that whether your lawyer is down the block or […]
A few months ago, a caller contacted us looking for a referral to a Chicago legal malpractice lawyer. The gist of the case is that the family hired a personal injury attorney who settled a case, but did not pay the settlement money to the right person. So we talked to the caller and connected […]
Collecting a debt can be frustrating when the person who owes you won’t even respond, let alone pay you back. If you own a small business, collecting can be essential to keeping your doors open. There are different ways an attorney can help you get the money you’re owed. They might start by trying what […]
The first thing to do after any injury is to get the medical attention you need. Your health is most important. If your injury is serious or permanent, the next thing to do is talk to a personal injury attorney about suing the transportation agency in order to get compensated for your injury, including medical […]
There are several ways in which an investor might become the victim of illegal broker activity. It can be easy to invest your money with a professional and then pay little attention to the details as the months and years go by, but unfortunately there are brokers who take advantage of their clients and put […]
If you have done the work, then you have earned your pay. It’s yours and you have a right to go after it. Many people aren’t sure how to do that, however. There are a couple of options, and our recommendations vary depending on your situation. We’re talking about unpaid regular wages, when your paycheck […]
The law against drunk driving is a bit broader than you might think. It doesn’t outlaw just driving while intoxicated but also being in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated. If you are sitting in the driver’s seat with the keys, you are considered in control, even if the car is turned off. You […]
When your child is on the school bus, they should be protected as if they’re still in the classroom. This means that they should be supervised and managed so that no one gets hurt. If the school or bus personnel fail to do this and a child gets hurt, a parent can file a lawsuit […]
A girl’s father is suing the Chicago Board of Education claiming that his daughter’s teacher didn’t do enough to prevent her rape that occurred last spring. The lawsuit says that her teacher noticed her leaving school property with a stranger at the start of the school day, and was suspicious enough to take several pictures […]
A high-low agreement is a form of settlement, made before or during trial, in which both sides agree to high and low limits as to what the case will be worth. The parties are agreeing to put limits on the jury verdict. In a high-low agreement, each side has the chance to minimize their risk. […]
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