If your doctor made a mistake that caused you serious harm, you may feel scared, angry and unsure of what to do next. Medical professionals are trusted to help people heal, not make their conditions worse. As such, when a doctor’s mistake leads to injury or worsening...
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What happens if I miss Chapter 13 payments?
When you file for personal bankruptcy in Illinois, you generally have two options: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharges all qualifying debts, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to pay off your debts through a three-to-five-year payment plan....
Allocation and parenting time in Illinois
Terms regarding custody and visitation in Illinois have changed in recent years. It is important to know the new terms and what they mean if you are co-parenting. Custody is now referred to as parental responsibilities. The best interest of the children is a court’s...
Be aware of these hidden car accident injuries
When you’ve been involved in a car accident, there are several injuries that will be readily apparent. Broken bones, lacerations and damaged tendons are all going to present themselves immediately, thus requiring prompt medical attention. But there are a handful of...
How to get the most out of your divorce settlement
Most divorces settle outside of court without the need for full-blown litigation. This can be beneficial for many reasons. It can keep the facts of your marriage private, and it can give you more control over the outcome of your marriage dissolution. But that doesn’t...
Proving pain and suffering after a car accident
You may experience many different types of financial losses after an accident, such as medical expenses and lost wages. You also have the right to compensation for non-financial losses, such as pain and suffering. The impact of a car accident often lasts for quite a...
Post Title: There are benefits to filing for bankruptcy
You may be struggling with debt due to an unexpected event, such as an illness or job loss. Perhaps you have been considering bankruptcy if the debt has become overwhelming but are hesitant because of the perceived stigma that comes with filing for bankruptcy. It is...
For how long can you receive spousal maintenance or alimony in Illinois?
In Illinois, spousal support or maintenance is designed to provide financial assistance to a spouse who earns little or no money after a divorce. A common question spouses have is how long they will receive spousal maintenance, and the answer is not necessarily...
How can you build an effective personal injury case?
After being injured in a car accident, a lot of victims are hesitant to take legal action. Sometimes they think that they can’t get anywhere with their case, and in other instances they think that they’re too much to blame to actually impose liability and recover...
Who gets the dog in the divorce?
Dividing up the assets in a divorce can be challenging, especially in an equitable distribution state like Illinois. Deciding who gets the family pet can be one of the hardest parts of the divorce due to the emotional connection people have to their pets. Are pets...