When a car accident happens, it’s often unexpected and traumatic for those involved, particularly if there are injuries. For the victim, their stress can be compounded when the person who caused the accident is not insured. If your injury is serious and requires expensive medical care, you may have legal recourse to recover your damages.... Read More

Most people realize that if there are two persons to a contract, either of them may sue if one of the party’s breaches (violates) the terms of that contract. However, either of the two people may also have grounds to sue a third person for interfering with that contract. This claim is known as one... Read More

If your loved one developed bedsores while staying at a nursing home, he or she likely wasn’t taken care of properly. Staff members may not have repositioned your family member frequently enough or did other things to cause the bedsores. If bedsores were due to negligence, the nursing home could be held legally responsible. Bedsores... Read More

Following are several grounds for Will Contest. Testamentary Capacity         The testator must have the following before he/she can sign a Will: Understand that he/she is creating a Will Understand the effect of creating a Will Understand the nature and extent of his/her property To have sufficient memory to know he is creating a Will... Read More

Recent studies and claims has revealed toxic mold as a hazard. The newness of the hazard does nothing to take away from its severity. Traditionally, mold develops when moisture builds in your home, whether in your basement, attic, or your walls. There are a number of causes for moisture, plumbing issues and leaks due to... Read More

Exposure to asbestos is a major hazard for many professions. It is difficult to know if you are exposed to particles because they are colorless and odorless. The U.S. has produced some legislation to regulate the use of asbestos, but it isn’t banned or illegal. Workers in the five following jobs still need be cautious... Read More

Residents of senior living centers are cared for under a confusing set of laws. In Illinois, it is currently less difficult to sue a Nursing Home than it is to sue a Assisted Living Facility because the former is held to standards under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, and the latter is not. One... Read More

To ensure that your loved ones uphold your wishes after your passing, it is beneficial to create your will.  It will be difficult for your family to determine what you would have wanted if there is not a will in place. This can leave family members to not only sort through the grieving process, but... Read More

  When running a business, it is important to understand the various legal implications that need to be recognized and followed as a business owner. When operating a company, business law requires regulations to be in place in order for the company to function successfully which include: sales, bankruptcy, employment, taxes, and operations. It’s important... Read More

Elder abuse is a persistent problem across the United States. Elder abuse is a broad term that is utilized to encompass a variety of ways in which an elderly person is harmed or taken advantage of by another, according to the National Council on Aging. Elder abuse is said to encompass: Physical abuse Emotional abuse... Read More