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Ambulance Chasers Are Thriving In Chicago

Lawyers can be known for many things, and many times these things aren’t always good. There are the attorneys that have a know-it-all, arrogant vibe. Or the attorneys that come off as unethical, money hungry sharks. Others just seem to slimy or dishonest. For Personal Injury Lawyers, the worst kind of a reputation to have […]

39 Things To Know About Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Part of my job allows me to educate people in all areas of the Illinois law. Medical malpractice seems to be the trickiest to grasp, so here is a list of 39 great tidbits, in no particular order, on the law specifically for Illinois Medical Malpractice. Of course, every case is different and this is […]

Chicago Father’s Rights Attorneys

During custody or child support cases, many parents, especially fathers, feel they understand very little about their parental rights. A lawyer has the duty to passionately represent their client and advocate for them on their behalf, regardless of gender. Yet, many firms continue to market themselves as Father’s Rights lawyers. Are these firms claiming to […]

Degenerative Disc Disease Injuries, Illinois Workers’ Compensation

Many preexisting injuries, such as arthritis and degenerative disc disease, often get aggravated by a work injury. A workers’ right to file for worker’s compensation in Illinois for these preexisting injuries is often misunderstood. You do have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits if an injury causes, aggravates or accelerates your arthritis or […]

What Must Happen To Win A Slip And Fall Lawsuit In Illinois

Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Don’t worry!!! Help is on the way! But before you get ready to look into a slip and fall legal action, or a lawsuit against the establishment where you fell, one part of the fall is very important. Why did you fall? Take this situation into consideration. […]

When A Doctor Apologizes Are They Admitting Fault?

Although they are very hard cases, we have had tremendous success over the last 17 years with Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits. To win these cases you must show that the doctor was negligent. As it costs a ton of money to pursue these cases (on average it’s around $100,000.00 to go to trial in expenses) […]

Birth Injury Lawyers In Illinois – What You Should Know

We are experienced Chicago based injury attorneys for cases throughout Illinois. If you would like a free consultation, please call us at (312) 346-5320. As an expecting parent, you have so much hope for your unborn son or daughter.  It’s a terrible shock when they are injured at birth.  If it’s possibly due to negligence […]

Illinois Law – When A Child Is Sexually Abused At School

Illinois schools and their staff have a responsibility to provide a safe learning environment. Parents entrust teachers, coaches, bus drivers, custodians and school counselors, every day, for the safety and well-being of their children. The sad reality is that each year, far too many cases reflect situations in which school employees take advantage of their […]

When Illinois Social Services Agencies Mess Up

There seems to be an issue within social service departments and how children are handled. While their main focus seems to be first reunite children with their biological parents, kids are slipping through the cracks and are getting hurt and even dying in the process. In one case in Cook County, a 2 year old […]

Illinois Rehab Facility Injuries

Rehabilitation centers can be integral to the treatment and rehabilitation of a patient suffering from functional limitations or loss resulting from a stroke, injury, disability, disease or recent surgery. While rehabilitation centers may help you to improve your body’s functions, a recent government study found they sometimes can go wrong and even make things worse. […]

Illinois Malpractice – A Stroke During Surgery

We are experienced Illinois lawyers who will help you find the best attorney for your case.  If you would like a free consultation, call us at 312-346-5320 or fill out our contact form.  We are based in Chicago, but cover all of Illinois.  For more information on strokes in surgery, please read on. Anytime you […]

What Is Pain and Suffering? What is it worth?

Many people call us to talk about “Pain and Suffering” after an injury. However, what they don’t always think about is what “Pain and Suffering” is, and in what circumstances you are able to file a lawsuit for pain and suffering. There are two types of pain and suffering. The first is regarding physical injuries […]

The Goal Of An Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

We are experienced Chicago attorneys who will talk to you for free and help you find the right Illinois malpractice law firm.  If you would like our help, fill out our contact form or call us at 312-346-5320 for a no cost, confidential consultation. Have a lawyer help you find the best lawyer for you. […]

A Shady Move By State Farm In A Car Accident Case

I received a call from a very nice senior citizen.  She was in a car accident in Chicago where the other side was clearly at fault and she sustained numerous injuries. It seemed like good news to her that the person who hit her was insured by State Farm.  They are a reputable insurance company […]

The Best Illinois Divorce Advice You Can Get

There is absolutely nothing fun about divorce. While some may choose to celebrate once the divorce is final, the road to a decree of dissolution can be a long and bumpy one. These tips may help you secure your seat belt for the roller coaster ride ahead of you. 1. Talk to your spouse before […]

Five Things To Know About Contesting A Will In Illinois

I recently read an article in Forbes about contesting a will.  It gave five “tips” from a lawyer, but if you read it, two of them are about how expensive this can be, one is how it’s emotional and the other one is that most cases settle. That’s not really great information in my opinion […]

Illinois False Claims Act And Whistleblower Lawyers

We are Chicago attorneys who help people find the right lawyer for their case and provide free legal guidance.  Call us at 800-517-1614 for a free consultation. The false claims act is a federal law that is also sometimes called the “Lincoln Law.” This is the law that sets liability for those who defraud governmental […]

Divorce Advice For Ariana Grande And Pete Davidson

According to the news, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are engaged.  Congrats to the happy couple. At the risk of sounding unromantic, I’m guessing that the over/under for how long their marriage will last, if it gets that far, is about two years. So if I can give them one piece of advice, especially Ariana […]

Illinois Birth Injury Statute Of Limitations Warning

The Warning on Statute of Limitations for Birth Injuries: Is it 8 years or is it 2 years? Childbirth is a very exciting time for a mother and her family. It can also be a very scary time if there are any signs of potential birth complications such as breech birth, preterm labor, preeclampsia, brain […]

Who Keeps The Dog In An Illinois Divorce?

Historically speaking, pets were always treated like personal property when determining a settlement in a divorce case. There were no considerations legally for one party to retain “custody” and no provisions for the other party to have visiting time with the pet. The family pet would be awarded to one party in the same manner […]

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