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It seems so obvious: you went to work, got injured while at work, and are ready to file a workers’ compensation claim. Not so fast. Life is rarely that simple and straightforward. Construction sites are active and busy places with people coming and going all of the time. The problem with this is t…

People hear the words “shared fault” and assume the case is over before it starts. That’s not how Illinois law works. Let’s get one thing out of the way. Just because you were partly at fault doesn’t automatically mean you can’t recover compensation. Under compara…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Unless you have buried your head in a few feet of sand, you know that AI has seemingly made its way into every aspect of our lives. Supporters of AI praise it as the next big thing. Opponents express concern over its increased usage of electricity. People…

Can Car Insurance Companies Use Social Media Against You? They sure can. And they will! How does what I do “in private” impact my personal injury case? Well, first of all, social media is hardly private. And second of all, the courts in Illinois generally allow this type of information to be com…

Knowing how to handle insurance adjusters after an accident could be the difference between a fair settlement and walking away with almost nothing. Talking to an insurance adjuster before consulting a personal injury lawyer is like going on a bad first date. You walk in expecting a fair conversation…

[Cue the sound effect.] With over 25 seasons and more than 1,000 episodes, almost everyone is familiar with the Law & Order television franchise. The two-count “clank clank” of a prison door closing. And the phrase “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This article is not about that. “Beyond a…

Key Takeaways Accidents happen. Car accidents. Slip and fall accidents. Workplace accidents. E-bike accidents. And here’s the thing: these accidents almost always catch you off guard. I am sure if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance one already has. If you’re wondering…

Lots of people are convinced that they have a great medical malpractice case. I get calls, emails, etc., from potential clients, even from fellow lawyers who do not handle medical malpractice. Everyone thinks “This is a great case!” But most of the time, it’s not a case at all. Why not? Let’…