When employees experience a canine bite or attack while performing their job duties, the injury may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Illinois law requires employers to carry workers' comp insurance, which does not require proof that the employee never...
Lake County, Illinois Legal Blog
Is your adult child still dealing with parental alienation effects?
Parental alienation serves as a major form of trauma for young children going through the divorce of their parents. Many studies focus on the immediate impact parental alienation has, along with potentially lingering effects. However, as these studies expand, one...
When your injury affects your emotional health
The unexpected reality of a physical injury can impact a lot of areas of your life. You may have to take time away from work, you may require more support and even your personality could change. Untreated emotional trauma can turn into serious mental illnesses that...
Can you face DUI charges for sleeping in your car?
In Illinois, it is illegal to drive if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%. Thanks to educational campaigns and aggressive law enforcement, most residents of the Land of Lincoln know about this provision of state law. You may not realize it is not...
Gaining custody of pets through an Illinois divorce
Illinois' divorce laws consider pets as family members; soon-to-be ex-spouses need to decide who takes them to a new home. If divorcing couples cannot agree on who their animals will live with, however, a family court judge may make that decision for them by...
How does workers’ comp provide vocational rehabilitation?
The severity of a workplace injury can vary. Sometimes treatment and a recovery period are enough to help someone return to work. But you might wonder what could happen if your injury is severe enough that you cannot go back to your old job. This is where vocational...
How do medical professionals diagnose a spinal cord injury?
Because of another driver's negligence, you sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident recently. Do you know the full extent of the harm you suffered? Mayo Clinic describes how medical professionals in Illinois diagnose spinal cord injuries. To get the...
Understanding Illinois’ ignition interlock device requirements
Illinois has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the nation, and it is one of many states that require you to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle after a first offense for driving under the influence. You must follow certain guidelines once...
Are prenuptial agreements only for the wealthy?
Communication is an essential part of a good marriage. While the conversation about a prenuptial agreement is not the most romantic one you'll ever have, making important financial decisions together can bring you closer. Whether you live happily ever after or not, a...
What kind of workers’ compensation benefits will you receive?
After you incur an injury on the job, you may receive workers' compensation benefits while you recover. There are different kinds of benefits and the kind you receive usually depends on your situation. According to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission,...