People are using AI tools like ChatGPT for answers to all sorts of things. Some people are smart and use it like a search engine. They also take it with a grain of salt and as one source of information.
Others treat AI like it is an expert and knows everything about everything. It’s like taking the opinions of Steven A. Smith or someone like that as “expert” because they talk loud and confidently.
What I have found is that people use AI tools when looking for Illinois legal advice, it is often because they do not want to pay a lawyer. I get that. In some cases, lawyers can be expensive. Of course ChatGPT won’t just ever tell you to call an attorney for a free consult.
How To Get Free Legal Advice That Is Better Than ChatGPT or Any AI
If the goal is to ask someone legal questions without having to pay for it, that exists. We founded our Illinois legal guidance and lawyer referral service 25 years ago today. During that time we have helped more than a half a million people with their legal questions. Sometimes they are basic, other times they are complex. It’s as simple as:
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There are a few things that make us different and better than relying on an AI tool
- We are actually attorneys.
- If we do not know the answer to your question, we won’t hallucinate and make something up. Our goal is to be honest and direct, not tell you what you want to hear.
- We can ask you the questions you are not thinking about. Maybe you got fired, but do not realize you have a work comp case. Perhaps you believe you are owed a life insurance payout, but haven’t checked to see who the beneficiary is.
- We know who to ask about unique situations to get the answer right.
- We know what the law is and how it works. For example, you have a right to represent yourself in court, but AI is probably not going to know which Judges that strategy will go sideways with.
- As Illinois attorneys, we are keeping up with current case law and know how to differentiate new case law and laws with old ones.
- You can’t hire AI and AI will not protect you from a statute of limitations violation.
We could go on, but the bottom line is that with services like ours, you get FREE legal advice that you can be confident is correct. So if you ever want a free case review, call us at 312-346-5320. We cover all of Illinois.
