In Delatorre v. Safeway Insurance Co., a passenger was injured in a motor vehicle collision and he sued the driver. The driver’s insurance policy contained a provision requiring the insurance company to defend the driver. […]
Has your insurance company denied your valid claim, or has it taken an unreasonably long time for your insurance company to pay your valid claim? If so, you may have a legal remedy.
Doctors are often asked to sign restrictive covenants when they begin their employment. Generally speaking, a valid restrictive covenant prohibits the doctor from soliciting or treating certain patients for a certain period of time […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/DS00246. Many people who go […]
Drunk drivers in Illinois often face not only criminal prosecution (brought by the government) but also civil litigation (brought by the victim or the victim’s family). Typically, anyone harmed by a drunk driver, such as a pedestrian, motorist or passenger, […]
Not every negative statement about another person is considered defamatory in Illinois. Under Illinois law, to prove a claim for defamation, a person needs evidence to show that: The defendant made a false statement about […]
For all you motorcycle riders out there – there are new laws in Illinois that may apply to you!
A Power of Attorney (“POA”) for Property is a form that gives some other person (an “agent”) the right to handle your money and make financial decisions for you. It is a good way to make sure […]
Under Illinois law, a lawsuit related to the “construction of improvements to real property,” must be filed within 10 years of when construction of the improvement is complete. L awrence and Rochella Schott filed a […]
If you win a money judgment in court, the losing party rarely cuts you a check on the spot. To the contrary, you may still have to spend a lot of time and money finding […]
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