Value of Medical Malpractice Cases in Chicago
Jun 25, 2009
Economic damages This is the easy part, relatively speaking. Economic damages are specific and related to your financial harm. They include medical bills and lost wages. Because these things are docu...
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What Makes a Good Medical Malpractice Attorney in Illinois?
Jun 25, 2009
Experience Medical malpractice cases are complex, time consuming and expensive. It makes sense to hire an attorney who knows what they're doing. Medical malpractice attorneys are paid on a contingenc...
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Attorney Fees in Illinois Medical Malpractice Cases
Jun 25, 2009
You only pay if you win Fees in medical malpractice cases are on a contingency basis, meaning that you only pay if your case is successful (at trial or in settlement). In Illinois, there is limit on ...
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Credit Card Numbers on Receipts in Illinois
Jun 25, 2009
The law The Fair Credit Reporting Act states that businesses can't print more than the last five digits of your debit or credit card number on a receipt, and they cannot print the expiration date. If...
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How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits in Illinois
Jun 25, 2009
Get medical treatment This is the most important thing you can do, for two reasons. First of all, your health should be your priority, so get treatment as soon as possible. Second, medical records do...
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Wrongful Birth in Illinois
Jun 23, 2009
What is "wrongful birth"? When you sue a doctor/hospital/genetic counselor for wrongful birth, you are arguing that they were negligent in failing to diagnose or warn you of your child's genetic or c...
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Illinois Professional License Investigations
Jun 23, 2009
Don't volunteer information Your first instinct may be to convince the investigator that you are innocent by telling the whole story and offering up lots of information or documents. Don't do this. T...
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Nursing Home Abuse in DuPage County, Illinois
Jun 23, 2009
Signs of abuse or neglect Even if you properly research a care facility before putting a loved one there, it's important to follow up and keep an eye out for any signs of abuse or neglect. Visit the ...
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How to Contest a Will in Illinois
Jun 17, 2009
The will was improperly created In order to be valid, a will must be signed by two witnesses who are not receiving anything in the will. In addition, the person making the will must sign it in front ...
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Dying Without a Will in Illinois
Jun 17, 2009
First, to the spouse If the deceased has no children, the entire estate goes to their spouse. If there are children, then half of the estate goes to the spouse and half to the children. In addition, ...
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