If you got injured in a construction accident in the Chicago area, you might be able to file a lawsuit seeking money damages from the at-fault party. If you were hurt on the job, you might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits like medical care and the replacement of most of your income. Still, you…
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Wrongful Death: A Tragedy Made Worse by Legal Complexities
After the shocking death of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, you might think that it would be relatively easy to get justice, but Illinois law can make it difficult to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you do not take legal action quickly, the statute of limitations can take away your right…
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The Process of Receiving a Settlement Check in Chicago
You’ve made it to one of the hardest parts of a personal injury claim: agreeing to a settlement. As a client, you may have been through the process of litigation or just dealing with an insurance company. However, before you can receive your settlement check, there is still another course of action to be taken…
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What Types of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
A variety of cases fall under the umbrella of personal injury. If you are injured by the actions of another party, it is advisable to seek the advice of an experienced Chicago personal injury attorney. Below are various kinds of personal injury matters that attorneys handle. Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits Personal injury is an extensive…
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What Is Malicious Prosecution?
Getting wrongfully accused of and prosecuted for a crime can cost you your reputation, your career, and thousands of dollars in legal fees to defend yourself. If the police and prosecutors misuse their authority intentionally, they might get sued for malicious prosecution. It is an uphill battle to prove that malicious prosecution happened, so you…
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State v. Steele: What Is a Law Enforcement Show of Authority?
The case of State v. Steele centered on the Fourth Amendment implications involved in the determination of whether a driver is “seized” when an officer in a marked police cruiser tails the driver’s car at 3 a.m., follows the car into an empty parking lot and hails the driver down by using hand gestures. The…
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What Is Due Process? Understanding the 14th Amendment
We have specific civil rights guaranteed to us by the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Understanding those civil rights can mean the difference between freedom and prison. It can mean the difference between keeping your property and having it seized by the government. An essential element of the protection under the 14th Amendment…
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What Types of Damages Are Available in a Chicago Medical Negligence Case?
If you or a loved one suffered harm because of substandard healthcare services, you might wonder what types of damages are available in a Chicago medical malpractice case. The damages you can pursue in a medical malpractice case will depend on the unique facts of your situation. Illinois allows compensatory damages and, in some circumstances,…
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Freed after 47 Years: The Wrongful Conviction of Cleve Heidelberg
Imagine if you were wrongly convicted for murdering a police officer and sentenced to life in prison, continuously maintained your innocence, and eventually had a judge order a new trial after serving 47 years in prison. It sounds like the premise of a Hollywood movie. Unfortunately, this case was very real for Cleve Heidelberg, who…
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When Is Unnecessary Surgery A Form Of Medical Malpractice?
There is growing evidence that doctors are pushing their patients into getting surgeries that they may not need, rather than considering alternative – and safer – forms of treatment. Every surgery, including a relatively minor one, carries a number of risks for the patient. And if an unnecessary surgery turns out to injure the patient,…
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