On March 23rd, 2025, a Chevrolet truck headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-290 in Hillside caused a multiple-vehicle crash involving three other vehicles. One man was killed, another had non-life-threatening injuries, and the wrong-way driver suffered life-threatening injuries. Only one driver was not hurt in the car accident. 
If you are injured in a head-on collision, you could be entitled to compensation. Our experienced Barrington, IL car accident lawyer can evaluate your accident and explain your legal options.
Why Are Head-On Collisions Dangerous?
Head-on collisions often produce serious injuries. In 2023, there were 2,682 head-on crashes…
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Planning for your death is uncomfortable for most people, but estate planning has multiple benefits for you and your beneficiaries. Regardless of your age and income level, it is never too early to start planning, especially if you have young children. A living trust, also called an Inter Vivos Trust, is a legal document that can give you better control of how your assets will be distributed after you die. It is not a substitute for a will, but living trusts are often created in conjunction with wills.
If you want to help your beneficiaries avoid probate, a…
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Sometimes, people walk away from an accident unscathed, while others sustain catastrophic and life-threatening injuries. Brain and spinal cord injuries are some of the worst because even if victims recover, their lives may be permanently altered. Insurers often offer fast settlements after catastrophic injuries in hopes the victims do not realize they may be entitled to much more.
What kinds of accidents can lead to spinal cord and brain injuries? How can these injuries affect victims long-term? An experienced Barrington, IL personal injury attorney can calculate your damages and fight to maximize your compensation.
How Can Catastrophic Injuries Happen?
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You have probably heard the term “estate planning” but are unsure exactly what it means and includes. If you have begun to research, you have likely seen a lot of unfamiliar legal terms. Before developing an estate plan, you need to understand what it is, how it can benefit you and your beneficiaries, and what the terms mean. Working with a knowledgeable Barrington, IL estate planning attorney can provide the answers and assistance you need.
Legal Terms Used in Estate Planning
You cannot make informed decisions if you do not grasp what these legal terms mean:

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With the holiday season upon us in Illinois, parties, family gatherings, shopping, and various events keep many schedules busy. Along with family quality time and fun, accidents can also happen during this season, leaving you with injuries, pain, and mounting expenses. If your accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may qualify for compensation through a personal injury or premises liability claim.
What kinds of accidents happen frequently during the winter holiday season? How do you know if you are eligible for compensation? A Barrington, IL lawyer from Lucas Law can evaluate your circumstances and eligibility during a free…
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Some people who are meticulous planners otherwise do not take time for estate planning. While contemplating your own death is uncomfortable, you may leave your family facing a mountain of problems after you pass if you do not prepare.
Probate is a term you have probably heard but do not understand. What is probate? How could it affect your beneficiaries? Can you do anything to help them avoid it? The experienced Barrington, IL lawyers at Lucas Law can help you understand probate and decide how to plan for it.
What Is Probate?
When someone dies, they likely have assets…
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Dealing with an insurance claim after being injured in a car accident is bad enough when you know the identity of the driver who hit you. When that driver flees the scene, it literally adds insult to injury.
What should you do after a hit-and-run collision? Can you still get a settlement? Working with a knowledgeable lawyer from Lucas Law can alleviate your stress and make the process smoother. Call us now for your free consultation.
Why Do At-Fault Drivers Leave Accident Scenes?
Although Illinois laws require anyone involved in a crash to stay at the scene until police…
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Many people mistakenly believe that they do not need a will or that estate planning is unnecessary. Whether due to a younger age, few assets, or thinking, “There will be time for that later,” the lack of a will can have many consequences for your surviving family, especially if you have minor children.
Whether you need to create or update a will or estate plan, the skilled estate planning lawyers from Lucas Law can help.
What Does “Dying Intestate” Mean?
This legal term refers to someone dying without a will in place that designates beneficiaries, division of assets, and guardianship…
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For better or worse, social media is an integral part of our lives. While you might enjoy how it helps you stay connected and share experiences with others, you should also be cautious about what you post, especially if you are in the midst of a personal injury case. This article will explain some of the ways that your case can be affected by your social media posts and what you can do to help. If you have more questions, speak with a skilled Barrington, IL personal injury lawyer.
Gathering Evidence
Anything you post on social media can be…
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Although no one can predict the future, there are several ways to try to plan for what it might bring. Whether you have children, a robust estate, lucrative assets, or not, it is always a good idea to try to plan today for what could happen tomorrow. One of the possibilities to consider is that you might not always have the same level of physical or mental capacity that you do now. Incapacity planning is a very important component of estate planning that addresses how decisions will be made for someone who can no longer make them for himself due…
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A spinal cord injury is generally considered a catastrophic injury, as these injuries greatly impact the way a person can live his or her life. In many cases, total recovery from a spinal cord injury may not be possible, and the medical bills associated with treating and managing a spinal cord injury are often extensive.
Understanding the expected long-term costs and expenses associated with a spinal cord injury is important if you wish to pursue a claim against the responsible party or parties for your injury. A skilled Illinois spinal cord injury attorney can help you further explore your…
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A common misconception about estate planning is that this process should only be completed by people who have literal estates, but this is not the case. Your estate consists of your possessions, including your home, car, investments, life insurance, and other possessions, and estate planning is an important step in ensuring that your choices are followed upon passing away or being otherwise unable to make decisions about your estate.
An experienced Illinois estate planning lawyer can help you navigate the complexities of this process and help you settle vital decisions about your estate.
What Documents Are Included in Estate Planning?
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Drunk driving accidents are totally avoidable tragedies, and injuries associated with drunk driving accidents are often severe. Because of this, victims of drunk driving accidents may also deal with numerous medical costs and bills that can be incredibly difficult to manage. An Illinois lawyer can help you navigate your legal options and pursue a compensation claim against the party responsible for the drunk driving accident.
Consequences of a Drunk Driving Accident
Drunk driving accidents can be severe, as many drunk drivers are completely unaware of their surroundings and act recklessly as they operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
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