Car wrecks are upsetting to the calmest person. Most people know what to do after a wreck, like call an auto accident attorney in Springfield. However, fewer people know about some of the things you shouldn’t do following a car accident. Here are four things you...
Although bringing children into their family is naturally easy for some people, others have a much harder time. Fortunately, couples who are unable to conceive have some options that could help them have their own children. Some use surrogacy and others adopt....
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment made to an ex-spouse after a divorce. These payments are generally made when one spouse is unable to earn as much money as the other after the divorce specifically because of choices made during the marriage – such...
As of 2015, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act was modified in terms of how alimony or maintenance is calculated when a marriage ends. These new terms were put into place on January 1st of 2015 and have changed both how much maintenance may be...
It is never easy to accept or deal with the death of another human being. Sometimes the circumstances are made even more difficult because the death was a result of either the negligence or misconduct of another person. In these situations, families have the option to...
In Illinois, dog owners are liable for injuries produced by their pet. A dog attack presents a strict liability for pet owners if previous reports were filed against their dog. The strict liability ruling requires the pet owner to provide compensation for medical...
When an employee sustains an injury on the job, it often has devastating consequences. Laws provide peace of mind by holding the employer responsible for compensating for lost wages and covering the cost of any medical treatment that may be necessary. Despite the laws...
Victims of accidents have rights, but asserting them can be a challenging thing to do on their own, especially if the victim was seriously hurt in the accident. If the criminal justice system is also involved, it can be even more difficult for a victim to be heard....
In Vermont, medical malpractice laws give patients the legal right to hold their doctors accountable when an injury occurs. Unethical practices often lead to serious injuries and relate to a failure to follow proper protocol while treating patients. Personal Injury...
A person injured in a minor accident involving an automobile may believe they are fine. However, sometimes it isn't until days, weeks or months later that they find they are having problems that are a direct result of the accident. Care must be taken in situations...