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MM: Understanding Illinois’ Comparative Negligence Law in Motor Vehicle Accidents

In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, determining who was at fault is often more complex than it seems. Illinois' approach to resolving such disputes involves a legal concept... READ MORE

Dec 25, 2024
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Will I Have to Pay Taxes on My Personal Injury Settlement?

After you’re injured in an accident, you need compensation to cover your losses. You maybe have even started filling out the paperwork and preparing for your day in court. But how could taxes affect your claim. Will you have to... READ MORE

Jun 29, 2020
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Are Bed Sores a Sign of Elder Abuse?

When you put your loved one in a nursing home, you may have done so because you couldn’t give them the time and attention they needed and deserved. You may visit them every day, but between your family and a... READ MORE

May 14, 2020
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What Are Catastrophic Injuries?

When you’re hurt in an accident, it could take weeks or months to recover from your injuries. But what if you may never fully recover from your injuries? Catastrophic injuries impact many Rockford families following serious accidents, from work-related injuries... READ MORE

Apr 23, 2020
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Nursing Home Abuse during a Coronavirus Shelter-in-Place Order—Here’s What to Do

Nursing home abuse is a devastating reality, although efforts have been made to diminish abuse. Anyone who is abused or neglected at a nursing home deserves justice for what has happened to them. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country,... READ MORE

Apr 1, 2020
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How to Report Nursing Home Abuse

When you suspect a loved one is hurt and suffering elder abuse, it can be tough to know how to act and where to turn. Your family member may be suffering abuse at the hands of nursing home staff members,... READ MORE

Mar 12, 2020
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Mental Trauma after a Serious Accident: When Are You Eligible for Compensation?

Your physical health isn't the only thing that suffers after a severe accident. You also have to worry about your mental and emotional health in the aftermath of a traumatizing accident. But while obtaining evidence of and compensation for physical... READ MORE

Feb 17, 2020
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Do I Have a Valid Rockford Personal Injury Claim? Here’s How to Tell

It's not always easy to tell whether you have a valid Rockford personal injury case. If you're unfamiliar with injury claims, you may feel lost as to what situations allow you the opportunity to pursue compensation from the at-fault party.... READ MORE

Jan 3, 2020
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Preparing for Court in Rockford, IL

Courtrooms are intimidating when you have little to no legal experience. The stakes are high. Your lost wages, medical expenses and more are on the line. But if you were injured because of the careless or negligent actions of another,... READ MORE

Dec 13, 2019
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Dangerous Roads in Rockford, Illinois

You must always know which roads are more prone to accidents while traversing the roadways of Rockford, Illinois. Specific routes have higher crash rates than others, and it's essential to always be aware of which ones require extra alertness. For... READ MORE

Nov 18, 2019