When you suffer an injury and believe it happened due to someone's carelessness, it is often difficult to prove unless there were any witnesses or the other party takes responsibility. Attorney at Law Magazine reports that there are several different kinds of...
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What is nesting and is it right for our family?
If you have recently gone through a divorce with children, it is likely that you and your ex-spouse will hold your children in joint custody. Figuring out the new rhythm of life after a divorce is difficult, even if you and your ex-spouse are on reasonably good terms....
Does the state control workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a confusing process because it involves many parties. You make a claim when you suffer a work injury to your employer. The employer’s insurance will pay your claim. However, the state has oversight. So, in some aspects, the state does control...
Illinois’ work zones see between 4,500 and 5,500 crashes annually
Illinois work zones are often a pain when drivers have somewhere to be. However, they are also dangerous to navigate, requiring the full attention of everyone traveling through them. Road construction creates certain hazards of its own. Yet, when other motorists drive...
Budgeting can revitalize your finances after divorce
Divorce can have a significant long-term impact on your financial situation. Preparing for the changes that divorce will bring to your life can help you respond with confidence. Budgeting your money can help you identify where to make changes to your spending habits...
Are breath test devices accurate?
Law officers in Illinois and throughout the United States use roadside breath test devices to determine whether drivers have a blood alcohol content level that is over the legal limit of 0.08. If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you...
Can a DUI impact your college experience?
As a college student, you may feel like a DUI conviction will not impact you as much as it might affect others. But this is not true. College students in particular have a lot to lose if convicted of DUI related crimes. But in what ways can this conviction impact...
Why do you need to tell your employer about your injury?
Getting hurt at work in Illinois may complicate your ability to work until you fully recover from your injuries. While it may seem sufficient enough to file a workers' compensation claim without saying much to your employer, consistent communication can actually...
Can a DUI impact your college career?
When you face a DUI charge, you may feel tempted to treat it lightly. This is especially true if you are looking at your first offense. But even a first time offense can net you some serious penalties, especially when it comes to DUI crimes. In fact, your entire...
What If A Parent Needs To Move?
Working with an ex-spouse to develop a fair parenting plan is a challenging task. The past year's economic climate has made many people's jobs more tenuous than they have ever been before. Those employees who have been furloughed, laid off, or looking for a better...