Types of Alimony/Maintenance in Illinois Divorce
Jun 12, 2009
Rehabilitative Maintenance This type of spousal support is given to a spouse who needs time in order to become financially independent. Rehabilitative maintenance generally has a specific time frame,...
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Some Examples of Illinois Medical Malpractice
Jun 11, 2009
Error in diagnosis In some cases, an error leads to a wrong diagnosis. Maybe test results aren't read closely and you end up being treated for the wrong condition. In other cases, a serious illness o...
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How Can an Illinois Collections Attorney Help Me?
Jun 11, 2009
Writing a letter Your attorney probably won't file a lawsuit right away. Instead they will write a letter to the debtor. Sometimes, receiving a letter from an attorney is enough to persuade the debto...
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Moving Out of the State of Illinois with a Child
Jun 11, 2009
Ask the court for permission The most important thing to know is that you need court permission to move a child out of state, even if you have custody. You will need to file a petition for removal an...
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Workers' Compensation Benefits in Illinois
Jun 10, 2009
Medical In Illinois, your medical bills are covered 100%. You should not have to pay any deductibles or co-pays. There is an exception for treatments that are considered unnecessary or unrelated to y...
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Types of Injuries in Workers Compensation Cases
Jun 10, 2009
Repetitive Trauma Workers can recover benefits for injuries that result from repetitive movements when those movements are required for the completion of work related tasks. One of the most common ty...
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What to do if you are injured in an accident in Illinois
Jun 10, 2009
Get medical attention The very most important thing you can do is see a doctor. Your health should always be your first priority. Only after you have been treated for your injuries should you start c...
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Understanding Attorney Fees in Illinois Personal Injury Cases
Jun 10, 2009
Most will charge a contingency fee Personal injury attorneys charge on a contingency basis rather than charging an hourly fee. This means that you only pay if your case is successful. If you lose the...
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Break laws in Illinois
Jun 10, 2009
One Day Rest in Seven Act - ODRISA This law requires employers to give employees one day of rest in every seven days of work. In other words, workers are entitled to 24 consecutive hours of time off ...
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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer in Illinois
Jun 09, 2009
1. How will I be charged? It's important to know up front how much you will be charged, and whether you will be paying your attorney hourly or on a contingency basis (where you only pay if your case ...
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