Work injuries can happen to anyone. Whether due to an equipment accident or fall, long-term exposure to hazardous chemicals, or another reason, work-related injuries can lead to suffering and financial hardship. If you or a loved one were injured while working, you may be dealing with mounting medical bills and other expenses. Additionally, you may be left with painful symptoms that prevent you from working. Fortunately, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, and possibly more through a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim.
Workers’ Compensation in Illinois
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For many people, summertime is synonymous with summer vacations. Getting away from the busyness of everyday life and relaxing at a hotel or resort can seem like the perfect getaway. Unfortunately, some hotels fail to keep guests safe and what was meant to be a fun vacation turns into a nightmare. If you or a loved one were injured or fell ill because of unsafe conditions at a hotel or resort, you should know that you may be able to take legal action against the hotel. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other damages.   …
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As any parent can confirm, children are expensive. In fact, it is estimated that the average cost of raising a child to adulthood is over a quarter of a million dollars. For parents who are not married, managing child-related costs can be a considerable challenge.
If you are getting divorced or you are an unmarried parent, you may have questions about child support. You may wonder how child support payments are determined in Illinois or what you can do if you disagree with the amount of child support you have been asked to contribute.
Child Support Calculation Method
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The Illinois Domestic Violence law prohibits any person from hitting, choking, threatening, or interfering with the personal liberty of an individual within their family or household. Domestic violence is a very serious crime and it is often very difficult for victims to take action. With the help of a family law attorney, victims can petition for an order of protection that can cease any access that their abuser has to themselves or their loved ones.
Why Would Someone Want an Order of Protection?
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Dogs are thought of as man’s best friend. Unfortunately, not all dogs live up to this adage. Dog bites can lead to severe and lasting injuries. Broken bones, nerve damage, and deep lacerations that can lead to infection, and permanent scarring and are just some of the serious injuries that may result from a dog bite. Dog attacks can also take a significant psychological toll on the victims. Some dog bite victims suffer from debilitating anxiety or post-traumatic stress for months or years. If a dog bit you or a loved one, you may be interested in holding the dog’s…
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Injured workers in Illinois are often entitled to financial compensation for medical expenses and lost income through workers’ compensation. If you have been seriously injured at your job and your injuries have permanently prevented you from performing the work duties you performed before the injury, you may be eligible to receive permanent disability benefits. There are two different kinds of permanent disability benefits: permanent partial disability (PPD) and permanent total disability (PTD).
Permanent Partial Disability
A worker who suffered a permanent injury but is only partially impaired may still be able to earn money from their job. However, they…
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A divorce is already a difficult ordeal. If you are suspicious that your spouse may be hiding assets, it can make the process even more stressful. Although hiding assets is unethical and illegal, it occurs more frequently than you may like to think. Some spouses may attempt to conceal certain assets to reduce how much they have to pay or to spite their partner. In this situation, it is critical to speak to a skilled divorce attorney promptly.
Different Ways Spouses Can Hide Assets
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Many people in Illinois depend on their vehicles to get to work and other important places. However, when someone has their driver’s license suspended, it becomes illegal to drive a car. In Illinois, people can get their driver’s licenses suspended for many different reasons, such as driving drunk, failing to appear in court for a traffic ticket, and driving without insurance. If they still try to get behind the wheel of a car, they could face severe consequences.
Consequences of Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License
If a judge has suspended or revoked your driver’s license, you cannot…
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Under Illinois law, employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance for almost all employees. Failure to do so may result in up to a $500 fine each day of noncompliance. In the majority of cases, workers are eligible to receive these benefits even if they are partially to blame for the workplace accident. By obtaining these benefits, workers are prohibited from filing a lawsuit against their employer for additional damages. However, if a third party caused or contributed to their injury, workers can file a lawsuit against that third party.
Why You May Want to Pursue a Third Party Claim
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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that left turns account for 22 percent of all motor vehicle accidents. If you were injured in an accident caused by a driver who made an improper left turn, you may be entitled to receive compensation. It is in your best interest to discuss your case with a skilled Illinois vehicle accident lawyer promptly.
Why Left Hand Turn Accidents Are Dangerous
Making left-hand turns is a necessary part of driving. However, if they are not done correctly, left-hand turns can contribute to vehicle collisions. Here are a few reasons why these…
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Everyone makes a mistake at some point or another. Fortunately, the state of Illinois understands that. Courts are authorized to use alternative methods of sentencing after a person is in trouble with the law. The criminal justice system in the U.S. has been criticized many times for the number of incarcerated people across the country. One of the ways that states attempt to keep their prison population down is by providing alternative options for sentencing nonviolent offenders. Court supervision is a tool that is often used for low-level offenders that allows them to stay out of jail.
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After a messy separation, it is not uncommon for one spouse to relocate for a fresh start in life. Moving to a different city or state, can be a much-needed change of scenery, but it can also be a catalyst for confusion if a parent takes their child to a different state. In any divorce case, parents must create a parenting plan that outlines how they will share parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. If a parent or child lives in two different states, however, confusion can come as to where the case for child custody should be filed. In these…
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In the 80s and 90s, the message toward drivers was aimed at lowering the number of people killed by drunk drivers. In today’s world, drinking and driving is still something we educate drivers about. However, another danger that may not be as obvious lurks in the shadows: distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 3,100 people killed in distracted driving accidents in 2019. If you have been injured in an accident involving a distracted driver, understanding what caused the accident may help you obtain compensation.
Types of Driving Distractions
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