Real estate law is one of the most complex legal fields, and there are good reasons for that. As with the rest of the American legal system, cases in this field are governed by the history of the common law; with decisions going back centuries, to the date when the...
The loss of a loved one is a challenging experience made even more so when the death was a result of negligence. Whether an accident occurred on a worksite or in an automobile, there are rights that the surviving family has to filing a claim. The family members of the...
In 2011, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act changed. This was accomplished through Illinois State Senate Bill 3287 (SB 3287). It amended the existing act. As a result, in places such as Wheaton, an employee can no longer take a negligent company employer to court....
If you are currently having marital problems, it is very common to consider filing for a divorce. After all, nobody wants to live in a relationship where they are miserable. Of course, nobody wants to file for a divorce and lose everything that they have worked hard...
It is now very common to hear of people doing their own divorce, known as a pro se divorce, in all areas of the state including in Deerfield and throughout the areas surrounding Chicago. However, failing to at least consult with family lawyers, even with what appears...
Business owners, doctors, dentists or all those doing well have targets on their backs. One out of every three can expect to be sued in the coming year. Why? The U.S. graduates more people from law school each year, over 100,000, than China or Japan have in total....
When filing a claim for disability benefits, several factors may affect your chances at receiving them, as well as the final sum that you are granted. These factors include your age, the number of years you’ve been working in the U.S., and the severity of your medical...
Navigating the Social Security Administration is one of the most important steps to gaining access to the benefits that you seek. You may have to go through different steps as an applicant, and sometimes this can be a challenging process. Here, we will discuss all...
If you live in McHenry, IL, eventually, you will visit your doctor. You may have to undergo minor or major surgery. You may take prescribed medication and follow your doctor’s orders. Yet, sometimes, things go wrong. As a result, you may suffer serious personal...
When going through a divorce, it may take weeks or months of negotiation to come to a decision on major aspects, including your settlement. A marital settlement agreement is a contract between a husband and wife signed before filing for divorce; it details who will...