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We have all seen stories of lawsuits filed seeking tens of millions of dollars. Does that mean the plaintiff gets that amount if they win?

An Illinois workers' compensation trial could mean years of waiting for compensation you are due. Here's why.

Bikes are allowed on the road with cars in Illinois — and they are treated the same as other vehicles for the most part.

I have had at least half a dozen clients contact me with a similar scenario. They took their prescription to their pharmacist, the pharmacy filled it, they began taking the medication, and then noticed that they were becoming ill, their symptoms were getting worse, or that they were behaving oddly.…

Allstate says "You're in good hands." But are there times when your own insurance company is your enemy? Short answer: yes.

Our last several blogs featured arbitration and mediation. In that spirit, this blog will discuss pretrials and one particular case we recently resolved utilizing one. What is a Pretrial? (And How Does it Help Settle Cases) There is no “standard” answer to that question. In a nutshell, a pretria…

Winter driving can be treacherous and dangerous, it can slow travel times, and it can be more of a chore than a pleasure, but if you are prepared for it, you will have a much easier time navigating the cold, snowy, and slushy part of the calendar. Drive Safely and Defensively Be smart. Expect delays…

Our last blog featured a discussion of arbitration and its many forms. Here, we will discuss mediation, a concept often conflated with arbitration. The Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration (and what about “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)”?) In arbitration, an arbitrator or panel of…