5 Facts to Know About Car Crashes in Illinois
Every year, the Illinois Department of Transportation releases a report summarizing information about motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. The data in these reports is always two years old, but we wanted to review some of the information collected in the most recent one for our readers. So, here are five things to know about car […]
Do I Have to Pay Federal Taxes on My Illinois Personal Injury Settlement?
The start of a new year always brings to mind the topic of taxes. In a few months, more than 150 million Americans will file their individual income-tax returns for the year just ended with the IRS. When they do, many will face new questions that they have never had to answer before. Those who […]
How to Protect Yourself Against Winter Hazards
So far, 2018 in Chicago can be described in one word: Cold. Overnight temperatures as low as -15 have been reported, with wind chills—how cold it feels outside—dropping to nearly -30. It’s been so cold the last few days that Chicago’s annual Polar Plunge into Lake Michigan was canceled this week. Of course, cold and […]
Illinois Personal Injury 101: What is Discovery?
Many old television shows about lawyers feature a common courtroom trope: The underdog attorney is about to lose the case until, by some stroke of luck or genius, he or she stumbles across some hitherto-unknown evidence that conclusively proves his or her client’s case. Television writers rely on this trope to make their stories more […]
Dog Bite Lawsuits in Illinois
Dog attacks leave lasting scars both physically and emotionally. Illinois has some of the strongest protections in the country for victims of dog bites, giving you the right to pursue compensation through an experienced Illinois dog bite lawyer. In 2013, Illinois ranked second only to California in reported dog bite claims, showing just how common […]