Even a safe, highly skilled, and attentive driver is still at risk of being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. After a crash, you need money to pay bills and support yourself. This raises an important question: How do they determine the compensation in a car accident case? In Illinois, your financial recovery will […]
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Leasing has long been a potential option for consumers looking to get an automobile in Illinois. It is effectively a financing option through which a person rents a vehicle from a dealership on a long-term, pre-defined basis. The consumer makes payments and, when the lease ends, returns the vehicle. This raises an important question: What […]
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Getting divorced is hard. Even when spouses agree that it is the right path forward, it brings a lot of legal, logistical, and emotional challenges. As the symbol of the relationship—and often a valuable financial asset—a wedding ring can cause conflict in a divorce. This raises an important question: Does a wedding ring have to […]
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Car crashes remain a leading cause of severe injuries. According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), there were 295,604 auto accidents reported in the state in 2021 alone. The report from our state’s transportation department comprehensively details the different types of accidents, including the causes of collisions. Here, our Rolling Meadows automobile […]
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Divorce is part of life. The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) reports that nearly 30,000 couples finalize their divorce in the state each year. Nearly half of all U.S. marriages will eventually end in a separation. Of course, that does not make going through a divorce easy. It can be especially difficult if your spouse […]
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Accidents are part of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Americans make a collective 38 million injury-induced ER visits each year. If your injuries were caused by the negligence of another party, you have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. Posting on social media while a […]
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Divorce is hard. Even when it is the correct decision and both partners agree that it is time to split, there are still legal, financial, and logistical challenges. For high-net-worth couples, ending a marriage is especially difficult. Too many people make mistakes that cause them serious problems. In this article, our Rolling Meadows high-asset divorce […]
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As the winter season is in full swing, snow and ice accumulations are to be expected. When snow and ice buildup is significant, it could lead to slip-and-fall accidents. If you slip and fall on ice, you may sustain an injury. With this, it’s common to wonder whether you are eligible for financial compensation after […]
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Deciding to separate is a difficult decision that is not often taken lightly. However, this situation can be more complex if one partner does not agree to sign a separation agreement. A separation agreement is a document drafted by you and your partner or the attorneys that represent you that details how issues in your […]
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Divorce is the process of legally breaking up a marriage. It involves the splitting of assets and debts in ways that are as equal and equitable as possible. The majority of divorces occur within 10 years of marriage, but this is not always the case. Divorce may be filed for at any time throughout a […]
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Car accidents can be scary and require significant contact with insurance companies to receive financial compensation if any can be awarded. There may be different approaches to obtaining compensation for your damages depending on whether your accident was a single or multi-vehicle accident. As the name suggests, a single-vehicle accident occurs just the vehicle you […]
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If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know that one of the biggest challenges is gathering enough evidence to support your claims. An increasing number of cars have a dashboard camera, also called a dashcam, and this tool can provide video evidence if you get hurt in an accident. In some cases, providing […]
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If you are going through a divorce, one of the terms that might be brought up is spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance, also referred to as alimony, is a payment, typically monthly, from one former spouse to the other. It is typically awarded to the lower-earning party. Spousal maintenance can be agreed upon through a divorce […]
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