How do I know if mold is making me sick?

Mold grows in the dark, often undetected until it’s already out of control and destroying your health. It can grow anywhere damp, including your rented Chicago home or workplace. If you’ve suffered toxic mold exposure, you could be eligible for compensation to cover your medical bills and related expenses. A Chicago premises liability lawyer from…

Using dash cam evidence in road rage cases: What’s allowed and what’s not

Dash cams give drivers more confidence that if another driver strikes them, they’ll have video evidence proving they didn’t cause the accident. It can also help you feel safer if someone’s road rage and reckless driving causes an accident. If you were in an accident involving road rage, you may feel too intimidated to demand…

Workers’ comp vs. disability: Here’s what you need to know

Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are not the same thing. With a clear understanding of workers’ comp vs. disability, you can get the coverage you need if you are hurt at work. Plus, you can partner with a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney to help you pursue compensation from anyone responsible for your on-the-job injury. Horwitz,…

What are the safest and the most dangerous forms of transportation in Chicago?

Staying safe in a large city like Chicago means being aware of your surroundings and making informed choices. When you must commute to work, sightsee, or shop, you must know Chicago’s safest and most dangerous forms of transportation. Regardless of how you get around Chicago, you risk being hurt by someone negligent or malicious. When…

Why do so many fatal car crashes happen at night?

The answer is less obvious than you may think A car accident that ends in death leads families to search for answers as to why it happened. While there is a wide range of causes for crashes, those that occur at night have many of the same contributing factors. These elements make an accident more…

TBI and weather changes: How seasons affect people with traumatic brain injury

Many individuals are alerted to changing weather by a change in their bodies. Aches, pains, and stiffness can be more reliable indicators of varying weather patterns than a local forecast to determine the Chicago weather. People who have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be even more susceptible to weather and changing seasons. Of the…

Free legal help for veterans in Illinois

Taking care of those who have sacrificed so much As a veteran, you risked your life for the rights of people in the U.S. Now, you find yourself fighting for your rights, whether it’s trying to get benefits you’re entitled to, resolving a family legal affair, or getting a criminal record expunged. Many veterans have…

Trial court vs. appellate court: Know the differences

Settling a dispute may require filing a lawsuit and going to court. Understanding the differences between trial vs appellate courts in Chicago will prepare you for this process. Many cases are resolved before they go to court, but settling a dispute requires the case to move through the courts in a specific order. When an…

How to obtain a cash settlement for your insurance claim

Life doesn’t come to a stop after being injured in an accident. If anything, the pressing matters that come daily often seem to build, growing into a mountain of problems that need solving. There are many tasks you are equipped to handle, but taking on the critical responsibility of negotiating with insurance companies while you…

Can you sue after signing a waiver?

When was the last time you went to a trampoline park or rode a jet ski? What about visiting a haunted house or an escape room? You may remember signing a waiver before the fun, but what exactly did it mean? Waivers are meant to provide legal security for those managing risky activities, but these…