It would be hard to find a lawyer that has experience with this type of matter. Maybe a civil rights lawyer? I'd expect such representation to be...

There probably isn't a viable case. Though you have an injury, it is (thankfully) not that significant, so the value of any case probably does not...

Outside of Cook County, it comes down to what your lease says. Most leases are landlord-friendly, though some provide for some notice of entry. In...

The injured party would consult with an injury attorney, who would evaluate the relative negligence of each party. The car driver would make a...

You can call the police, but in Chicago they probably won't do much. You can accept the offer to move, which is probably the most practical and...

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He probably has the rights of a tenant, which means a formal in-court eviction would be necessary to remove him if he does not leave willingly....

Some cases, though valid, do not make financial sense to bring. A lawyer can't afford to spend tens or even hundreds of hours on a case only to be...

You can't unilaterally take your name off the lease and most landlords are unwilling to do so (they prefer to have the right to go after both...

Your sister's share will pass to her estate and then follow intestate succession laws of the state in which your sister resided. In Illinois, her...

By "pressing charges" are you referring to a criminal prosecution? If so, you can report the incident to the police and they should refer it to the...