A recent article in the Chicago Tribune Sunday highlighted why it is sometimes necessary to have an attorney to protect your rights. The story highlighted how the State of Illinois failed to investigate 85% of hospital complaints. Most of us presume that if something goes wrong in a hospital, there…

A Federal District Court dismissed a challenge by doctors to a statute that prohibits a practice known as “balance billing,” as noted in a story in Crain’s Chicago Business. This decision should set legislators to work in closing some loopholes and generally helping to protect the…

As outrageous as it may seem, a leading workers’ compensation insurance provider has proposed a rate increase of its premiums charged to companies. This proposed increase must be approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance. All this seems pretty run-of-the-mill so far but it is far from t…

What’s Taking So Long–Where IS My Money Already? DIY–I can figure this out! Many people assume that if they get into a car accident or slip or trip on a hole in a parking lot that receiving compensation for their injuries and bills incurred should be quick and easy. Unfortunately,…

One of the ever-changing and evolving areas of the law is how it interrelates with social media. Where some of us actually recall a time when lawyers could not even advertise legally, there are many people out there who think it completely normal, perhaps even essential, to broadcast everything publ…

I am proud as Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Solo and Small Practitioner Committee to host the October 4th meeting, which features Allison Wood. Please join us at 12:15 p.m. at the Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court for what promises to be a useful and helpful analysis of what every…

A recent study presents interesting results and conclusions with regard to young versus old, female versus male, and even Red State versus Blue State driving tendencies. Below is an article that summarizes these results and conclusions. Interesting stuff! We all have ideas about who are the worst dr…

A previous blog entry discussed what to do in the event of a work-related accident or otherwise injured while working. This post will provide a more in-depth analysis of your basic rights under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Keep in mind that the law is changing rapidly, with many cha…