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A number of states have no-fault vehicle insurance, also known as personal injury protection, to limit premium costs and keep paperwork and litigation at a minimum. Instead of settling things in court, under no-fault insurance, each person accepts responsibility for his or her own damages and losses and collects directly from their own insurance company. The idea behind this type of protection is sometimes better than its practice.
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Among the many hazards a person must look out for during the winter is the possibility of being hit by falling ice.  It may be tempting to dismiss the likelihood of getting hit by a chunk of wayward ice as small – say, comparing it to the possibility of being struck by lightning or a meteor.  However, in cities like Chicago, with months of inclement weather and hundreds of tall buildings, your chances increase dramatically. Read the rest of this entry »

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Many people are afraid to consult a lawyer because of outrageous fees they believe they will incur, or a drawn-out court case that will be more of a hassle than it’s worth. Perhaps they have heard a friend’s horror story of her divorce proceedings, and how the lawyer ended up charging almost as much as she was awarded in alimony. But lawyers, Read the rest of this entry »

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If you have been injured while on the job, you likely can be reimbursed under your employer’s workers’ compensation benefits. It is important that you familiarize yourself with some of the basics of workers’ compensation law before you Read the rest of this entry »

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The loss of a loved one due to wrongful death can leave survivors aghast at the negligence that caused it, and feeling that it was entirely avoidable and unjust. They may suddenly have to compensate for the loss of income from what may have been the sole wage earner in the family. In the state of Illinois, surviving immediate family members can find a sense of justice and financial compensation Read the rest of this entry »

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The jarring experience of being in a car accident can leave the victim at loose ends, unable to organize her thoughts about what legal steps she should take to be properly reimbursed for her injury. Car insurance plans vary immensely, and Read the rest of this entry »

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Those living in Illinois are uncomfortably familiar with the treacherous conditions that can come with winter here. The weather often happens too quickly and suddenly for property owners to properly maintain the safety of their premises, and it is all-too-easy to slip and fall on a patch of ice. This is where premises liability Read the rest of this entry »

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Employees who have suffered an injury while on the job, be it a case of carpal tunnel syndrome or a serious fall, need to be familiar with their legal rights. Under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legislation, all workers employed in the United States are entitled to workers’ compensation insurance. Read the rest of this entry »

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