Experienced Local Attorneys
Powers of attorney are documents too many people overlook when planning their estates. Some people feel uncomfortable about the idea of giving another person control over medical decisions or access to their financial accounts. The idea that such documents lend...
Professions come with different risks. Those who work in oil and gas extraction, for example, have the risk of injury from fire or explosions, while those who work in agriculture have risks related to farm machinery. There are certain risks that persist from career to...
Forklifts are a necessary tool and powered industrial vehicle that are found in many different workplaces. They are helpful when trying to complete tasks, but they have the potential to cause serious injury or death. Employees may be injured by forklifts by: Bring...
Estate planning involves creating a last will and other documents that determine the distribution of your property if you die or help protect you if you become incapacitated. If you are young and healthy, it can seem like an unnecessary chore to sit down and plan for...
Your bills won't stop building up just because you get hurt at work. If anything, an injury on the job will probably mean that you have more expenses because of medical costs. You might even need to buy special equipment if you hope to recover at home with your injury...
If you’re living in Illinois, there is a pretty high likelihood that you will come into contact with a dog at one point or another. Dogs are very common in American households, and most people assume they will do no harm. Unfortunately, even the best, well-mannered...
No one wants to end up with a dog bite, but the reality is that many people are bitten by these common pets each year. Annually, around 4.7 million bites happen, and 800,000 of those cases end up requiring medical treatment. Interestingly, it’s more common for smaller...
Many people call dogs man's best friend or are eager to claim that canines make the best domestic companion animals out of any species. While dogs certainly have many traits that make them excellent companions and pets, they are also dangerous both to the people who...
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, you’ll find yourself faced with a variety of questions. Where’s the best place to receive medical treatment? Will your injuries impact your ability to work? Will your car insurance cover all your damages? A motor vehicle...
You’ll have a lot on your mind after a car accident, ranging from medical concerns to financial setbacks to your ability to work in the future. With so much to deal with, it’s critical to get all the help you need. For example, you can rely on your medical team to...