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The determination of fault for a motor vehicle collision is key to the protection of everyone involved. The person who caused the crash provides the insurance coverage that pays to repair other people's vehicles and for their health care needs following the collision....
Some estate plans are as simple as a single will and no other documents. Other times, people include multiple different legal forms in their estate plans to optimize their own protection and the protection their plan provides for their closest family members. Trusts...
When you have a child with your spouse, the two of you will share a relationship for the rest of your lives even if you end things with one another. Until your children reach adulthood, the two of you will need to cooperate to meet their needs and cover their...
Some people get hurt at work because they drive and get into a car crash. Others get hurt because their job involves dangerous responsibilities, like washing windows on high-rise buildings. Many more people will develop medical issues, like carpal tunnel syndrome, not...
If you are like many Illinois drivers, you have been paying insurance on your car since you were a teenager and have never needed to make a big claim. You may have increased your coverage as you grew up and had more to lose if you caused a crash. You may also have...
Creating a last will and testament puts you in control of your property after you die. When you don't create an estate plan prior to your passing, Illinois state law dictates what happens with your property. Intestate succession laws clearly outline who should receive...
Divorce often means dramatic upheaval. You can basically say goodbye to the life and routine that you know, as everything from with whom you interact to where you live could soon change. One of the most difficult things about divorce is not knowing what property you...
In Illinois, most workers who are hurt on the job have the option of seeking workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation offers a variety of benefits to workers, not just a payment for their care. There are several benefits provided by workers’ compensation. These...
Slip-and-fall accidents are particularly likely in the winter months in Illinois. It’s normal to see sleet, freezing rain, snow and ice form in ways that make it dangerous to walk, bike and drive. The fortunate thing is that it is easy to prevent falls, even if you do...
Creating an estate plan can help to ensure that your final wishes are carried out in a timely manner after you die. However, it is important to review your will, trust or other plan documents regularly after they are created. This can help to ensure that they meet...