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The Dos and Don'ts of Social Media After Being Injured at Work: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Nobody wants to be injured while simply going through an ordinary day at work. Unfortunately, such accidents happen throughout the...
Dec 12, 20174 min read


Injured by a Drunk Driver: Legal Options Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer
What You Need to Know About Compensation Injuries from a car accident are always challenging. Luckily, there are ways you can get...
Nov 20, 20174 min read


Personal Injury Lawyer's Guide: 3 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect to Watch Out For
The decision to put a loved one into nursing home care is a hard one. You may not be able to give your loved one the day-to-day care that...
Nov 13, 20174 min read


Understanding Maximum Medical Improvement: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
After you become injured due to a workplace accident, your and your treating physician’s goal is for you to reach maximum medical...
Aug 9, 20171 min read


Understanding Wrongful Death: Pecuniary Loss Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer
Wrongful Death statutes differ from state to state. Specifically, different states allow the spouse or next of kin to seek varying...
Aug 9, 20172 min read


Understanding Temporary Total Disability: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and case law establishes that an injured employee can receive temporary total disability benefits...
Aug 9, 20172 min read


Understanding Dram Shop Laws: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Dram shop causes of action typically arise when a person is injured as a result of a drunk driving accident. Not only can the injured...
Aug 9, 20172 min read


Defenses and Exceptions to Dram Shop Actions: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Under the Illinois Liquor Control Act (also known as the Illinois Dram Shop Act), a person can seek recovery for personal injury,...
Aug 9, 20172 min read


Understanding Frolic vs. Detour: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
You get into a car accident on your lunch break while driving to the local eatery, or while driving across town to drop off a report for...
Oct 28, 20152 min read


Understanding the Natural Accumulation Theory: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Anyone that has spent a winter in Illinois will tell you, Illinois has some of the harshest winters around. Illinois often experiences...
Oct 28, 20152 min read


The Two Doctor Rule: Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer
Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, an injured employee has a right to seek medical treatment for a condition related to a...
Oct 28, 20152 min read


Illinois Wrongful Death Act Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer
Under common law, a civil action for a wrongful death did not exist. In response, Illinois enacted the Wrongful Death Act, thus allowing...
Oct 28, 20151 min read
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