Perhaps you are wondering if you should seek a birth injury lawyer. If you live in Chicago or the surrounding area and believe your child was injured at birth, you should consider it. The following is a true story based upon one couple’s struggle to get help for themselves and their daughter so that they… Read More »
Filing for bankruptcy is stressful enough on its own, but then there is the further challenge of selecting a proficient bankruptcy attorney that you can trust to handle your case. Although it may be overwhelming and confusing, there are some tricks to making the process a little less cumbersome. Since many provide free consultations, take… Read More »
The Hazards of the Road It is hard for most of us to imagine a world without automobiles. As a mobile society, our entire culture is built around our vehicles. Unfortunately, there is a high price paid for this modern marvel with more than 30,000 fatalities and 2.5 million injuries in the U.S. each year.… Read More »
Wrongful death is the legal term applied to a matter where someone has died through the fault of another person or entity (such as the manufacturer or a product). In these cases the survivors of the deceased person may be able to recover damages from the responsible party or parties. These damages may include the… Read More »
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of organs like the lungs, stomach and heart. The form of mesothelioma that affects the lungs is called pleural mesothelioma. The malignant form of pleural mesothelioma is usually the result of breathing in asbestos particles at work. More than 700,000 people have filed claims related to asbestos… Read More »
Alcohol impairs bodily functions critical to the performing of everyday functions. It is a depressant which affects the brain in such a way as to disrupt vital control processes associated with behavior and judgment. When consumed in excess, alcohol weakens those mental skills required for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Drivers operating a… Read More »
Hiring a criminal lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make. If you are in a situation where you need a lawyer familiar with the criminal system, chances are that your life has already been turned upside down – you have already been arrested and charged with a crime. Your job, your… Read More »
Medical malpractice (negligence) or improper medical care including pre-natal care, labor and delivery can cause physical harm to the newborn and/or the mother. These birth injuries are considered a civil wrong (tort) which often provides the foundation of a medical malpractice lawsuit. The injury could be a result of an intentional or careless action of… Read More »
The type of bankruptcy you should file depends on several factors, including the type of debts you have, your income and the amount of your debts. It’s best to ask a bankruptcy attorney if your situation is complex or you are unsure if you qualify to file a certain type of bankruptcy. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy… Read More »
What to Do If You Have Been in a Car Accident If you have been in a car accident, you must obtain all contact and insurance-related information of drivers involved in the accident. Should you opt to pursue legal action in the future, you must take note of any witnesses and carefully document, even with… Read More »