Category Archives: Blog
Slips, Falls, And The Elderly
If you have elderly family members, you have to be concerned about the risk of slip-and-fall accidents. As we age, reactions are slower and healing takes longer, so the elderly are at the highest risk for serious slip-and-fall injuries. If you or someone you love is injured in a slip-and-fall accident in the Chicago… Read More »
Bankruptcy And Your Vehicle
In Illinois, will you lose your car or truck if you declare bankruptcy? The answer, like almost everything else in the law, is “it depends.” Several factors will determine whether you get to keep your vehicle after an Illinois bankruptcy. First, however, you should understand that bankruptcy is not always the best option for… Read More »
Auto Repossession In Chicago
If you take out a loan to buy a car, the creditor has the right to repossess the car if you do not make a payment or if you default on the loan. After repossessing your car, the creditor must send you a “Notice of Redemption,” which tells you whether the creditor will keep… Read More »
Buying A Home In 2015
Most observers of the real estate market are optimistic about 2015. Economic recovery and the improving job market will go a long way toward boosting affordability for homebuyers. Before you buy or sell any home in the Chicago area, consult first with an experienced Chicago real estate lawyer. In any real estate transaction, a… Read More »
What Is A Wage Garnishment?
If you owe someone money, that person or company, called a “creditor,” can file a lawsuit against you. If the creditor wins in court, the creditor receives a “judgment” against you, a court order stating how much you owe the creditor. The creditor may try to collect by taking part of your wages. That… Read More »
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 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 »
