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Slip-and-Fall Injuries: What Plaintiffs Should Know

If you have slipped and fallen on someone else’s property, you may have sustained painful, debilitating injuries. Over one million slip-and-fall injuries occur each year in the U.S. alone, leading to 17,000 deaths. Up to 15 percent of all job-related injuries and workers’ compensation claims stem from slips and falls. In some cases, negligence on the part of the property owner causes or contributes to a slip-and-fall injury. If you believe that this situation applies to you, then you may seek financial compensation for medical and other costs. Discover some key points about pursuing a slip-and-fall injury liability case. […]

Side-Impact Collisions: Injuries and Liability

Side-impact collisions, also called T-bone accidents or broadside collisions, are some of the most dangerous vehicle accidents to be involved in. Many newer vehicles have side airbags and side-impact steel bars in the doors of the car to give the door additional stability in case of a broadside accident. […]

How Long Does Bankruptcy Last?

With so many people struggling financially, bankruptcy is not an uncommon process. In fact, going through bankruptcy can actually improve your overall financial situation in the long-run. If you have been considering filing bankruptcy to eliminate some of your debt, check out how long each part of the process lasts, to determine if it’s worth the time. […]

How to Talk About Your Divorce at Work

For many people going through a divorce, life must continue on in a variety of ways. There are children to be taken care of, bills to be paid, and social functions to attend. And, for most people, there is still a job or career to manage. If you’re juggling work obligations as well as a stressful divorce, you can find success at both by knowing how to address the matter with others at the office before, during, and after your divorce proceedings. Here are a few key communication tips. […]

Illinois: Applying for a Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

Illinois has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country. However, many couples end up deciding they just can’t continue with a marriage. When the decision to divorce is made by both parties, Illinois offers a simplified process known as the joint petition for a simplified dissolution of marriage. If you know your marital union is heading for a divorce, taking the simplest route is for the best. Not everyone who wants a simplified dissolution of marriage will qualify, however. Take a look at some of the conditions that must be met when applying for a joint petition for a simplified dissolution of marriage in Illinois. […]

Children and Divorce: What You and Your Spouse Need to Discuss

Divorce on its own can be a long and sometimes messy process. But if you have children, your divorce proceedings are a little more complicated. With your lawyers' assistance, you and your spouse must decide custody arrangements, financial obligations, school and summer schedules — to name a few factors. Our guide below provides general information [...]

How to Respond to Inappropriate Behavior at a Nursing Home

When you choose a nursing home for your loved one, your goal is to provide a safe home for them. If you begin to feel concerned that your loved one is not being treated fairly or safely at the nursing home, you may have to take actions to ensure everything is okay. Unfortunately, many caregivers violate the trust you put in the facility, and they often do this in one of the most heinous ways. If you suspect your loved one has encountered inappropriate behavior at the nursing home, you need to look for the signs so you can move forward. […]

Tips to Recover Accident Damages From an Uninsured Driver

Auto insurance policies in Illinois automatically include uninsured motorist coverage. Thus, if an uninsured driver hits your car and causes you injury, you can make an uninsured motorist claim with your insurance company. In some cases, however, an uninsured motorist can cause you more damages that exceed your uninsured motorist coverage. Here are a few tips to help your claim if you decide to sue an uninsured motorist for damages. […]

How to Decide If You Have Enough Debt for Bankruptcy

If you have a high debt load, you are likely considering various options for getting rid of it. And while some debt loads are so insurmountable that bankruptcy is an obvious answer, other people are left wondering if their debt amount is high enough to rely on this solution. Is what you owe worth filing bankruptcy over? […]

When Is A Prenuptial Agreement Invalid?

A prenuptial agreement is a document one or both spouses use to protect themselves in case they get a divorce. A prenuptial agreement helps to safeguard financial assets, business interests, and to set the parameters of alimony if a divorce happens. Part of a valid prenuptial agreement is to ensure all parties receive full disclosure of all the financial assets of all involved. A judge will throw out a prenuptial agreement if the agreement was signed without full knowledge of financial information by both spouses. […]