Personal Injury - January 13, 2020

If you or a loved one sustained a Chicago personal injury that was caused by another person’s careless or negligent actions, you might have pursued a personal injury claim. This claim may have been made directly against the at-fault party or it may have been against their insurer. Generally speaking, you cannot reopen a personal…

Personal Injury - December 31, 2019

You frequently hear discussion of “ordinary negligence” and “gross negligence” when people are discussing legal matters. They are not the same thing. In fact, understanding the difference between the two could influence cases in which a person is injured. These are two levels of negligence, with gross negligence occurring when another person completely disregards the…

Personal Injury - December 30, 2019

In a personal injury case, it is often important to establish liability for the incident that caused the injury. Doing so often requires proving negligence, which can be difficult to understand. Negligence typically means a failure to meet the proper standards of care. Each state has different negligence laws but the most common types of…

Automobile Accidents - December 30, 2019

Vehicle accidents are common in Illinois. According to the latest year of data from the Illinois Department of Transportation, we know that there were 311,679 total accidents across the state. Out of those, there were: 66,889 total injury crashes 998 fatal crashes However, not all of these accidents were actual “accident.” Some car accidents in…

Personal Injury - December 30, 2019

In the aftermath of most accident cases, you will likely hear a few terms discussed. Two of those terms are likely to be personal injury and bodily injury. You may hear many people use these terms interchangeably, but they have different meanings when it comes to the law. Understanding the difference between these two terms…

Automobile Accidents - November 30, 2019

Every state has laws in place regarding how dark a vehicle’s window tint is allowed to be. These laws are all based on the percentage of darkness and the reflection your windows are allowed to have. Most vehicles on the roadway have some level of tint. However, for the sake of public safety, Illinois has…

Injured on the Job,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - November 29, 2019

When you go to work, you should expect your privacy to be protected. However, understanding your right to privacy in the workplace can be complicated. In the U.S., the right to workplace privacy is largely left up to the state, leading to employee privacy protections that vary widely from place to place. As technology continues…

Automobile Accidents,Personal Injury - November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and families all over the country are getting ready for the holiday. Whether you are staying home and cooking a big meal or hitting the road to visit family, you need to be aware of certain dangers. By following certain safety tips, you can ensure the safety of yourself and your…

Personal Injury - November 25, 2019

Americans do have the right to bear arms, but that does not mean their rights are without limits. There are state and federal regulations in place that must be understood because they govern how, when, and why a citizen may own and carry a weapon. These regulations differ from state to state. Violating Illinois gun…

Automobile Accidents,Personal Injury - November 24, 2019

When you are on the roadway, you need to have a vehicle that will not pose a safety risk to you or anyone on the road around you. This means that the vehicle needs to be in good working order, with all lights and turn signals working properly. This also means that your mirrors are…