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A comprehensive estate plan extends beyond just distributing assets. Whether you're just starting to think about estate planning or looking to update an existing plan, understanding key estate planning resources is essential. Estate planning can often seem daunting,...
Workers in Illinois may understand the idea of workers' compensation coverage, but they may also feel averse to filing a claim. Many employees worry that their claim will cost the business money or potentially harm their reputation at work. When they need medical...
When an animal bite becomes infected, it can lead to much more severe ramifications than the bite alone. Infections can spread throughout the body and could even become life-threatening. In some cases, an infection could lead to the need for surgery or even an...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...