Author Archives: Jessica Holguin
Cesarean Births
Many assume that birth by Cesarean section reduces the risk of serious complications and injuries; however, research by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) fails to affirm this assumption. Today, one third of American mothers deliver their first child by a Cesarean section. ACOG believes that the procedure is overused and often… Read More »
Not What It Seems
Debt collectors have been accused of using shady tactics in order to collect, but a class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco in January alleges one of the shadiest tactics yet. Debtors received letters threatening them with criminal prosecution unless they paid alleged debts. The letters all bore the seal and letterhead of a… Read More »
Hairdryers And The Risk Of Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that envelops internal organs. The most common mesothelioma begins in the pleura, the outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall. Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma. Most mesothelioma victims worked where they inhaled asbestos fibers… Read More »
When A Winter Wonderland Becomes Dangerous
While Secretary of State John Kerry was tackling foreign policy issues in Washington, he overlooked some matters closer to home. Boston city officials issued a ticket to Kerry’s home in January for neglecting to shovel his sidewalk. A citizen complaint was submitted on January 28, when someone uploaded a picture of a snowy sidewalk… Read More »
When People Abuse Bankruptcy
If you’re struggling with mounting debts in the Chicago area, and you don’t see any way that you can pay those debts, discuss your rights and options promptly with an experienced Chicago bankruptcy lawyer. Bankruptcy is a legal option exclusively for people who want to get right financially, take care of their obligations, and… Read More »
Condo Associations, Injuries, And Your Rights
A West Loop woman has sued her condo association and a property management firm in Chicago. She’s alleging that they were negligent for failing to provide adequate security near her condo building’s entrance, where she says she was attacked last year. The woman alleges that the incident occurred March 17, 2014, when she was… Read More »
Fewer Bankruptcies Is Good News For All
Consumers and businesses are filing fewer bankruptcies. This means that the U.S. economy is doing better and that people are having fewer debt difficulties. Total U.S. bankruptcy filings decreased 14 percent in January 2015 from the same period last year, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). Bankruptcy filings also decreased by 7 percent… Read More »
What A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Can Do
Obviously, nothing can bring back a family member who has tragically passed away. What a wrongful death lawsuit can do, however, is hold the responsible parties accountable and allow the survivors to move ahead meaningfully with their lives. If you believe that a member of your family has died in the Chicago area because… Read More »
The Meeting of Creditors
Every Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Illinois is administered by a Chapter 7 trustee. The trustee’s main task is to sell nonexempt property to repay unsecured creditors. The trustee also looks for fraud, ensures that your paperwork is accurate, and conducts an investigation into your property and your finances. The trustee does much of this… Read More »
Social Security Overpayments
Social Security overpayments are common, especially when people receive temporary Social Security disability benefits. Typically, overpayments happen when people get well enough to return to work but continue to receive disability payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). A Social Security overpayment is a debt you have to pay back unless you file for… Read More »
