When you’re putting your end-of-life plans together, there are a lot of choices that have to be made – not the least of which is picking a trustworthy executor to make sure the probate process for your estate goes as smoothly as possible. If you have two adult...
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How hard is it to prove personal injury negligence?
In Illinois and the rest of the country, most personal injury claims settle out of court. But the threat of a lawsuit is one of the most potent tools in the average plaintiff's arsenal. The willingness to go to court can give an injured party a lot of leverage against...
Who decides when a worker returns to the job after an injury?
Getting hurt on the job is stressful for a number of different reasons. Workers often worry about how their absence may strain their co-workers or endanger their careers. They may also worry about their financial circumstances, as they might have to go weeks away from...
Are some dog breeds more dangerous than others?
When it comes to dog breeds, discussions about breed aggression often arise. A lot of people feel that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners – but it’s undeniable that some breeds are more highly associated with serious injuries and fatal attacks than others....
Do not rush to settle your personal injury claim
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault or was only partially your fault. You could have sustained harm due to a dog bite incident, a car crash or even a defective product that injured you. Accepting the...
Unexpected causes of distracted driving
Texting and driving is the most commonly cited activity that qualifies as distracted driving. You’ve probably seen drivers on their phones at stoplights or in the car next to you. It can be very frightening to know that you’re sharing the road with someone who isn’t...
When can workers’ comp deny your claim?
Workers' compensation is a type of employer-sponsored insurance that’s designed to provide much-needed benefits to workers who are injured or sickened as a result of their jobs. Unfortunately, the system doesn’t always work the way that it’s expected. Legitimate...
2 crucial requirements for a valid will in Illinois
The process of drafting a will is deeply personal. People may spend weeks reflecting on how they want to affect the world after they die and what they want to do for the people they love. A will document, in and of itself, often seems like a technical detail compared...
Will the owner’s insurance cover the cost of a dog bite attack?
Having a dog turn vicious and bite you can be an emotionally traumatizing experience. It can also be a very expensive moment, as the injuries the dog causes could put someone in the emergency room. Some people may require cosmetic surgery following an animal attack,...
What’s a workers’ comp independent medical examination?
Workers’ compensation is supposed to be an easy, no-fault benefit system that gets injured workers the medical care that they need and some replacement wages while they wait on their bodies to heal. However, workers’ comp is full of pitfalls and traps that don’t...